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10 Tips for Parents of Children Who Have Just Started Talking

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 13, 2018
There are several easy strategies parents can use at home to communicate better with their young child, as well as to help expand his or her vocabulary. The following tips are for parents of children who have started to use single words or who have started to put two words together. ...
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First Aid: Protect Your Kids From Boo Boos, Bumps and Broken Bones

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 12, 2018
More kids suffer accidental injuries, especially those related to outdoor play, throughout the summer — and the trend peaks with September being the busiest month for trips to the ER. Learn tips to keep kids safe, as well as essentials to stock in your first aid kit. ...
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Summer Screen Time: A Guide to Setting Limits for All Age Levels

By Lindsey Geiss
July 10, 2018
Has screen time gotten a bit out of hand in your home this summer? If it's time for a technology detox, we offer six steps to cut back, plus effective ways to use screen time as a reward. Also, learn the American Academy of Pediatrics' general guidelines for children of all ages when it comes to digital devices. ...
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Summer Food Service Program for Kids in Need

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 7, 2018

Many Ohio parents and caregivers continue to make difficult choices every day to provide for their families. In many cases, this leaves Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens, our children and youth,

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Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, July 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 1, 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. Check this list to find an event near you. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Can a Speech-Generating Device (AAC) Help My Child?   

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 30, 2018
Augmentative/alternative communication devices — sometimes referred to as "talkers" or “talking tablets” — can play an important role in helping children with apraxia, aphasia, or other speech disorders communicate with their parents and peers. Learn about one local family's experience with their daughter's AAC device, which has helped her develop cognitive and communication skills. ...
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Podcast Episode #10: Teen Takeover

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 24, 2018
As a follow-up to the last installment of aParently Speaking, which addressed ways to help teens handle stress, in this episode host Miriam Conner welcomes three local teens to the studio to share a bit about what it's like being a teenager today. ...
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Backyard Bonfires: Local Family Opens Up About Fire Pit Dangers

By Holly Pupino
June 21, 2018

April 18 was a warm spring day just after Easter in 2017.

Jamie Bosley, of East Palestine, remembers that because her kids were using Peeps from their Easter baskets instead

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Structuring Unstructured Time for Your Child on the Autism Spectrum

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 20, 2018

Summer is here, bring on the sunshine! While it has its perks, this season also can bring new challenges for families whose loved ones must adjust to a new schedule.

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Trampolines for Kids: Are They Safe?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 18, 2018

Trampolines are popular among kids and adults  — but they can be dangerous. From 2002 to 2011, trampoline injuries contributed to more than 1 million emergency department visits in the

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