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Study Finds Parents of Teens are Rule Breakers Behind the Wheel

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 21, 2018

When teens start driving, parents typically set ground rules they need to follow, however a new study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance reveals that more than a third (37 percent)

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Sing a Song to Boost Language Development

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 19, 2018
Singing and rhyming make a unique way to engage children in routines with built-in opportunities for communication. This is because children’s songs help capture and hold a child’s attention since they contain a few components that make them memorable — a good beat, repeated words, associated movements and fun sounds. ...
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Back-to-School: Keep Backpacks Light and Worn Right

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 17, 2018

Many kids will be shopping for a new backpack this year.

But according to Dr. Kim Giuliano, of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, it’s more than simply choosing a color, style or

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Spar Wars: Get Fighting Siblings to Make Peace

By Malia Jacobson
August 16, 2018
Angelic images of smiling siblings make crowd-pleasing Facebook fodder, but the reality of life with two or more children is decidedly less picture-perfect. Toddler-age siblings clash more than six times per hour; siblings age 7 and younger fight, on average, every 20 minutes. Also, fights that get physical can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. If sibling fighting is stealing the peace in your household, read on for relief. ...
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Why it’s OK to ‘Spoil’ a Baby

By Michelle Dickstein
August 15, 2018

Everyone has an opinion on how to handle a baby. Swaddle the baby. Don’t swaddle. Keep the baby in a bassinet in your room. Keep the baby in his

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30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Besides ‘How Was School?’

By LJ Kunkel
August 13, 2018
If you’re like most parents, the first thing you say to your children when you see them after school is likely, “How was your day?” If you're tired of one-word answers, tweak your question to be more open-ended, encouraging a more specific answer and giving you insight into your child’s world. ...
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Making Time for Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 12, 2018
Between school, work, extracurricular activities and everything else that busy families juggle, adding speech therapy to the agenda can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to make your child's speech therapy a priority, both by regularly making it to appointments and practicing at home. ...
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aParently Speaking podcast

Podcast Episode #11: Kids and Nutrition

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 11, 2018
On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner discusses kids and nutrition with Danielle Dimengo, a registered dietician at Akron Children's Hospital. Learn what to include in a balanced diet for kids, how often it's OK to splurge on treats, and more. ...
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Getting Ahead of the Game: Balancing Your Student Athlete’s School and Sports Schedule

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
August 11, 2018
Many families struggle to find a balance between their child’s academic and athletic schedule. It’s easy for school projects and homework to get lost in the shuffle of practices and game days. Stay organized this school year with tips from coaches and parents on how to help your child excel in the classroom and on the field. ...
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Tips for a Healthy Start to the School Year

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 10, 2018

Like it or not, a new school year is fast approaching.

The good news is there are steps families can take now to help their children successfully transition from summer

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