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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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Northeast Ohio Storytime & Activities for Kids, April 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 2, 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. read more

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Register Today for Crocker Kids — Crafty Kids Event

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 1, 2018
Registration is now open for Crafty Kids, the 2018 Crocker Kids kick-off event. The first 250 registered families qualify for a free 2018 Crocker Kids T-shirt, so act soon! The May 22 event will feature crafts, games and other activities, as well as balloon twisting, face painting, music, entertainment and more. ...
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Springtime Baby: Outdoor Fun for Little Ones at Home and Beyond Your Backyard

By Jen Rome
April 1, 2018
It seems like spring has finally sprung in Northeast Ohio. There are so many ways to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine — both at home and out and about in the greater Cleveland/Akron area — with babies and toddlers. Here are some of our favorite ways to engage your little one in springtime fun. ...
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A Reminder Before we Compare Ourselves to Other Parents

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 27, 2018

She was sitting in front of me at the mandatory annual parent meeting.

Her teeth were obviously whitened by a dentist, not a hair out of place, makeup gorgeously applied, 

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4 Phrases Parents Can Say to Raise Capable and Confident Kids

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 23, 2018

Most parents want their kids to grow up, move out, and be able to support themselves financially and emotionally. Why then, is it so hard for parents to raise confident

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Your Child Needs Hearing Aids – Now What?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 22, 2018
It can be overwhelming when a routine hearing screening and further subsequent diagnostic testing determine that your child has permanent hearing loss. One local mom shares her experiences with testing, hearing aids, and raising a child with hearing loss. ...
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Know What to do when a Child is Choking

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 21, 2018

Choking is a leading cause of injury or death among children, especially for those who are under the age of 4. read more

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Signs and Symptoms of a Language-Learning Disability

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 17, 2018
If your child struggles with reading, spelling, handwriting, or math computations, he or she may benefit from a language learning evaluation conducted by a speech-language pathologist. Learn the signs and symptoms of a language-learning disability, as well as the types of help available if there is an issue that needs to be addressed. ...
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FACEtime Therapy Group Aids Teens who Stutter

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 5, 2018
Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables. Using individual sessions and group activities, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center's FACEtime therapy program is specifically designed to help older children and young teens who stutter and want to communicate more fluently and confidently. ...
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