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Growing up Rested: How Much Sleep Kids Need at Every Age

By Malia Jacobson
March 5, 2018
From babes who fight bedtime to teens who skip sleep to surf the net, kids of all ages experience sleep troubles. And regardless of age, all kids need enough rest — sleep deprivation in children is linked to academic trouble, behavior problems and even weight gain. Learn age-specific advice for helping your growing child sleep well, starting tonight. ...
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Northeast Ohio Storytime Fun & Activities for Kids, March 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 2, 2018
There are still plenty of opportunities to have fun with your little one this month. Check our list and plan a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities designed for young children. ...
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How to Make Youth Sports More Affordable 

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 27, 2018

It’s a nearly two-hour drive down Interstate 69 to Indianapolis from Erika Halliwill’s home in Fort Wayne, Ind. She makes the trip at least two times a week for her

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Defining a Speech-Language Communication Disorder

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 22, 2018
A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. Whether it affects hearing, language or speech, there are many variables to communication disorders. Learn more here. ...
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Tips to Protect Your Child’s Hearing

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 18, 2018
There are many steps that kids — and adults — can take to protect their hearing, including the use of noise canceling earphones and ear plugs in loud environments. Learn about these strategies and more, as well as common sounds that create safe and unsafe levels of noise. ...
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Three Ways to Banish Baby Talk Once and for All

By Lyndsey Frey
February 13, 2018

It’s not uncommon for kids to revert back to baby talk long after they’ve outgrown it. Baby talk can come from a variety of reasons. Your preschooler may want attention,

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6 Ways to Enhance your Child’s Executive Function

By Elana Hunter
February 12, 2018

Children are not born with executive functioning skills, they are born with a capacity to develop them. Executive function filters distractions, focuses attention, and prioritizes resources to meet life’s changing

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Mosaic Weighted Blankets Review & Giveaway

By Angela Gartner
February 10, 2018
Many kids who have anxiety, sensory or sleep issues might benefit from a weighted blanket that can provide a sense of comfort. Learn more about Mosaic Weighted Blankets, including how to select the correct weight for your child. Also, find out how you can win one! ...
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Books about summer camp

Adventures in Reading: Summer Camp Books for Kids

By Angela Gartner
February 10, 2018

Want to get your kids in the the spirit of summer camp? Here are some books for kids — and a bonus book for parents — about life away from

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10 Ways to Provide Teens with School Support

By Michelle Person
February 9, 2018

For many parents, high school is the light at the end of the tunnel. Your baby is almost grown. They can dress themselves, wash their own clothes, and cook

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