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Podcast Episode #6: Parenting, Unplugged (Part 1)

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 22, 2018
On the sixth episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner discusses parenting and technology with a parent panel made up of local moms, bloggers, and Northeast Ohio Parent writers Jen Rome and Michelle Dickstein. ...
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Latest Edition of Summer Camp Guide Available

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 20, 2018
If you are planning a summer camp adventure for your children, you won't want to miss the spring edition of the Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Camp Guide. The guide features advice for campers and parents, including stories on the value of summer camp and how to minimize stress when figuring out what to pack, as well as more than 70 camp listings. ...
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Recognizing Typical Developmental Hurdles in Children with Special Needs

By Kimberly Bell
April 18, 2018

While working in a group home as an undergraduate student, one of my clients was a young man with severe cerebral palsy and moderate developmental delay. He enjoyed engaging

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Packing for Camp: It’s About More Than Socks and Underwear

By Sue LeBreton
April 14, 2018

“Mom. You forgot to pack extra socks,” my 10-year-old son says accusingly. We have just picked him up after a week at camp. Socks, I muse, mentally searching through

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Podcast Episode #5: Christopher Milo Discusses Bullying

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 11, 2018
On the fifth episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses the topic of bullying with Christopher Milo, a Northeast Ohio-based concert pianist, motivational speaker, performer and entrepreneur who has chosen to use his story and his music to help others. ...
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Why Swimming Lessons are Critical for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

By Michael Morris
April 7, 2018
Research has found that children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than the general pediatric population. Given this heightened risk, the researchers recommended swimming classes should be the intervention of top priority. Learn how lessons can be tailored to children who are on the autism spectrum. ...
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Helping Kids who are on the Autism Spectrum Improve Social Skills

By Denise Koeth
April 4, 2018

While teaching children proper social interaction is something every parent does, those with children who are on the autism spectrum face a bigger challenge. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder

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Learning from Toddler Temper Tantrums

By Lee Murray
April 3, 2018
When your child throws a tantrum in a public space, it can be an embarrassing and frustrating experience. Realizing that tantrums aren’t inherently “negative” can allow parents some insight into what children need and provide some excellent cues for nurturing healthy emotional development. ...
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Editor’s Review of Fortnite Battle Royale: the New Craze for Tweens and Teens

By Angela Gartner
April 2, 2018

Has your son or daughter been stressed because they didn’t get their mobile invite to play yet? Yes, my oldest son was too. read more

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Monitoring Social Skills Development in Young Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 2, 2018
Social skills — the ways we use our language skills in social situations — are important in childhood and adulthood. Social communication is important in developing effective interpersonal skills and is critical to various aspects of our daily life. Learn about the development of these skills in young children, including where to turn for help, if needed. ...
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