Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

How Kids’ Personalities Affect Behavior

Personality traits like talkativeness and adaptability are hardwired. This is according to the study titled “On the Contextual Independence of Personality,” conducted at the University of California at Riverside. Christopher

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Embrace the ‘Why?’ Moments with Your Kids

“Why is the sky blue?” “Why does my belly rumble when I am hungry?” “Where does lightning or thunder come from?”  read more

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Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, September 2019

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities designed for young children. ...
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Educational Toys to Help Keep Learning Fun

The kids are heading back to school, but that doesn’t mean learning at home has to stop. Check out these new toys that are so fun, kids won’t even realize

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Opti-Speech: a Game-Changer in Speech Therapy

When you or your child have been working forever on a speech sound like "r" or "s" and the progress isn't happening, the results can be disappointing. Luckily, there are new technologies that give users the chance to "see" their tongue moving in real-time, offering proven assistance for improving lingering speech errors. ...
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6 Tips to Curb Back-to-School Jitters

As summer slips by and back-to-school ads bombard in full force, anxiety tends to sneak up on students and families as they wonder – and worry – about what lies

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How to Make Transitions From Summer to School a Breeze

It’s that time of year. Time to put away the sunscreen and take out the backpacks. Time to shift gears from the lazy days of summer, to all the wonder

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When Should Kids Switch to Contact Lenses? 

One out of three kids between the ages of 6 and 17 needs corrective lenses, and an increasing number of them wear contacts. While there is no right age to make the transition from glasses to contacts, there are several factors to look for in order to determine if your child is ready for the switch. ...
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Yoga Offers Children Benefits Beyond Physical Fitness

While many think of yoga as an adult activity, the meditative practice can offer children numerous health and mental benefits. A recent study found that yoga equips children with skills to help with stress management, as well as improves self-esteem, classroom behaviors, concentration and emotional balance. ...
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Teach Kids Safety on the Walk to School

Many parents will have to make a decision to allow their children to walk to and from school. There are safety risks in the form of traffic, strangers, bullying and several other factors they can be exposed to along their route, and communication is the number one way to help mitigate any concerns. ...
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