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Get Kindergarten Ready With Cleveland Public Library

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 24, 2020
Is your child ready for kindergarten? The Cleveland Public Library offers programs and resources to help parents and guardians prepare their youngest learners for school, including a virtual Kindergarten Club with live sessions held via Zoom calls. ...
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Summer Baby: Get Set for a New Season With an Infant

By Jessica Dill
June 24, 2020
Warm weather means we can now socially distance in the safety of our own yards. This goes for babies, too — whom we can provide a little fresh air and sunshine. If you’re a new parent and experiencing your first summer with your baby, here are some ways to gear-up and safely celebrate the season.  ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’ in Reading Skills

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 6, 2020
Summer vacation isn’t all fun and games (even if it should be). Research shows that summer can take a toll on a student’s knowledge and skills, from mathematics to reading development. Luckily, many types of summer programs can help keep a child's mind engaged over the break from school. ...
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Use Modeling to Improve a Child’s Speech & Language Skills

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2020

Modeling is one of the most simple tools you can use to help improve your child’s speech and language skills. read more

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Planting a Seed for Tomorrow: Cultivating Your Child’s Green Thumb

By Connie Pelton
May 23, 2020
Whether you have a massive yard or an apartment with a small patio, you can garden with your child. Cultivating your child’s green thumb offers benefits far beyond an engaging activity — gardening builds developmental skills and provides lifelong benefits. ...
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders: How to Cope with Hostile Kids — and When to Seek Help 

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
May 22, 2020

Do you feel like certain situations turn your child into a ticking time bomb? Do you dread frequent morning arguments about going to school? Or maybe you’ve noticed your child

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Helping Children Cope with New Fears and Worries

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 18, 2020
The world opening back up, going out in public, and interacting with others may bring up new fears and worries in our children. Consequently, anxiety-driven behaviors that may have never presented themselves in your children before may begin to appear now. It is essential to notice these behaviors so that you can help your child cope with their fears appropriately. ...
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Maintaining a Daily Routine with a Newborn

By Jessica Dill
May 13, 2020

Ever wonder what you did with your time before children? I don’t even have “children.” I have “a child” and sometimes I look back at my day and think, “What

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Improving Children’s Mental Health During Times of Change, Uncertainty

By Lindsey Geiss
May 10, 2020
Anxiety, depression and suicide are a growing concern for youth. At this time of heightened stress, special consideration must be given to help children, especially those who already are at increased risk. We share signs and symptoms, tips to help children cope, and ways to keep the conversation going with your kids. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

The Wilson Reading System — an Option for Your Child

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 20, 2020
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a multisensory, research-based reading and writing program for teaching decoding (sounding out words) and encoding (spelling). Unlike other programs that overwhelm the student with rules, the language system of English is presented in a systematic and cumulative manner so that it is manageable. ...
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