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Take a Stand: Why Sitting Still in School is no Longer the Rule

By Sandi Schwartz
September 12, 2018
Up until now, it was believed that children needed to sit still in order to concentrate and succeed in school. Experts today find that kids are not wired to sit all day long. Instead, they benefit from breaks during which they are moving to help energize their brain and be more productive. Because of this latest information, classrooms look very different than in previous generations as educators turn to innovative approaches to help children learn. ...
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High School Extracurriculars: What Matters in the College Application Process?

By Kristina Dooley
September 10, 2018
Jazz Band! Volleyball! Student Council! Grill Club! Today’s teens are shuffling from one after school activity to the next, hoping that their involvement in an array of clubs, organizations and sports teams will make them more attractive candidates in the college application process. What actually makes an applicant stand out? ...
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Securing Our Schools: Ohio Districts Prepare for New School Year with Safety in Mind

By Michele L. Bailey
September 8, 2018

Click to read the second installment in our series on school safety, 
Securing Our Schools, Part 2: Addressing Mental Health read more

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car seat recommendations

AAP Updates Recommendations on Car Seats: Keep Children Rear-Facing as Long as Possible

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 7, 2018
In an updated policy statement, the AAP recommends children remain in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat. Previously, it specified children should remain rear-facing at least to age 2. ...
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Prepare Your Child to be the New Kid in School

By Cassi Denari
September 7, 2018

Your child walks into the crowded cafeteria and scans the room looking for an open table. Suddenly all eyes are on him. The huge room goes quiet. His peers have

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Summer Never Ends at Goldfish — Reasons to Just Keep Swimming

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 6, 2018

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Summer inevitably comes to an end for us here in Cleveland (you can feel that fall chill in the air already). However, local swim and water safety experts

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Game On

By Angela Gartner
September 5, 2018

Whether you have a son or daughter, options for youth sports have become divided into specialty travel team versus recreation league — and if kids should play one or multiple

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things to do with kids in Akron, Ohio

Baby, Tot & Bigger Show Comes to Akron, Canton This Month

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 5, 2018
The upcoming Baby, Tot & Bigger Shows in Akron and Canton offer free fun and important information for new and growing families. Activities include prizes, games, giveaways, mascot and princess meet and greets, and more. ...
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preschools in ohio

Parent Tips for the First Two Weeks of Preschool

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
September 2, 2018
The first weeks of preschool are filled with a mix of excitement and nerves as your child learns the ropes of their new environment. Here are a few fun things you can do to help your child ease into their new routines and build confidence and independence. ...
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Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, September 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 30, 2018
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 for young children. ...
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