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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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kids and baby talk

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

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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Summer camp tips for kids

Summer Camp Checklist: How to Choose the Right Camp

By Michelle Dickstein
February 8, 2018

Even though snow may be in the forecast, the image of our kids bundled up to head to school will be replaced with them wearing t-shirts and shorts soon enough.

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Cell phones and kids behavior

Digital Disconnect: Are Tech Devices Affecting Parent-Child Relationships?  

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
February 6, 2018
Could scrolling through your social media timelines be contributing to naughty behavior among the little ones in your household? Psychologists say children of parents who spend too much time on tech devices are more likely to display increased bad behavior, social withdrawal, lack of sleep and language delays. Learn how curbing your own screen time can improve your children's behavior, plus other tips for showing a good example when it comes to technology. ...
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aParently Speaking Podcast Coming Soon!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 4, 2018
Northeast Ohio Parent is on the airwaves with its new podcast series, aParently Speaking, which kicks off February 12. Hosted by Miriam Conner, the twice-monthly podcast will go beyond the pages of the magazine to expand on relevant, enriching, and humorous topics including some fascinating guests from the greater Cleveland area and beyond. ...
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