Reading aloud is an important way to help your child make the transition from infancy into their toddler years. Between the ages of 1 and 3, your child will have triumphs and challenges. Studies show that children with an active exposure to language have social and educational advantages over their peers — and reading is one of the best ways to expose your child to language. ...

The Ohio Parks and Recreation Department recognized Lorain County Metro Parks with a first place award for a collaborative suicide prevention campaign in the parks. In 2018, the park district teamed up with the Lorain County Board of Mental Health to incorporate resources into the parks for those who might be facing a crisis. ...

Wintertime can be very harsh on your skin. To help you combat skin challenges during this season, learn the answers to some common questions and find tips for winter skin care. ...

Parents and close family members are usually experts at understanding their own child's speech attempts. Parents can "translate" even the most unintelligible efforts made by their children. Unfamiliar listeners, on the other hand, are often unable to decipher a young child's speech.  ...

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has announced the top 25 finalists for the 11th Annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing contest. As part of the contest, students are asked to consider the benefits of a more inclusive society, the consequences of intolerance, and the role of personal responsibility in effecting change. ...

The hospital is seeking youth athletes who have suffered a concussion to become participants in a clinical trial studying whether cooling the brain after the concussion, similar to icing an injured muscle, can reduce symptoms and speed up recovery time. ...

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The season at The Rink at Wade Oval may be winding down, but the fun is still going strong. This weekend, attend Pink the Rink, when the ice is colored a bright shade of pink and decorated for Valentine’s Day. Next week, check out Bubble Soccer, a Valentine’s Day skate, and more. ...

Introducing your child to multiple languages at a young age is a personal decision that can be challenging for many families. A child can become bilingual by learning two languages simultaneously from birth if they are both spoken regularly in the home. Later exposure to a second language will not necessarily impact your child’s ability to learn the language, however, some children may not talk much when they start using a second language. ...

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