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Managing Middle School Stress

By Elana Hunter
January 16, 2018
Surviving middle school can feel like juggling, and keeping all the balls in the air can be stressful: academic accomplishments, social demands, changing appearances, and more. The best way to avoid a meltdown is to recognize the early warning signs. Here are some tried and true tips to guide your tween through these years. ...
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Diversity books for kids

Read Between the Lines: Diversity Books for Kids

By Michelle Person
January 15, 2018

When children see themselves and their experiences reflected in popular culture, particularly in literature, it matters. It promotes a stronger connection to the content and fosters love and appreciation where

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Find a Summer Camp for Your Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 14, 2018
The ​Summer camp experience spurs creativity and development in the arts, sports, academics and adventures. By attending summer camp, your young camper will have the chance to sharpen skills, discover hidden talents, gain independence, and make new friends. The upcoming Camp Fair 2018 will feature dozens of camps under one roof, so you’ll have the opportunity to discover day and overnight camps, sports and special needs camps, adventure, academic, fine arts camps and more. ...
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A Post-Holiday Open Letter to the Inventors of Elf on the Shelf

By Renee Sanden
January 14, 2018

Dear Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell,

I’d like to first start off by thanking you for inventing Elf on the Shelf. It’s a wonderful idea and has helped me tremendously.

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Northeast Ohio Parent Reading Room for 2018: Book Picks for Kids

By Angela Gartner
January 13, 2018

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out the list below for books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Be sure to check back

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10 Snow Day Activities to Keep Boredom at Bay

By Denise Koeth
January 8, 2018

“Snow day!”

It’s the term kids love and parents sometimes dread. After the initial excitement wears off, a chorus of “I’m bored!” begins to echo throughout the house. read more

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Summer Camp lets Kids ‘Unplug,’ Make Important Connections

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 7, 2018
While technology helps us organize busy schedules, there may be a downside to the prominent role it now plays in most families’ lives. Summer camp is a place where children can be freed from the distractions of technology to develop important social and relational skills. ...
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preschools in ohio

Prep for Preschool: How to Choose a School and What to Expect

By Michelle Dickstein
January 7, 2018
Determining if preschool is the right step for your child and your family is a big decision, and there are many different factors to consider. We spoke with several early childhood educators in the region, who offer tips on determining whether your child is ready, as well as what to look for in a school and questions to consider when visiting. Plus, students and parents weigh in on why they love preschool. ...
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Ways Parents can Improve their Child’s Speech at Home

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 7, 2018
There are many ways parents can help their children improve their speech at home, including reading books, retelling the events of the day, and encouraging older children to write. Learn about these and many more, as well as a local communication playgroup that mixes fun with the practice of building communication skills. ...
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First Time at Camp? Calm Your Child’s Nerves

By Bob Ditter
January 6, 2018

Sending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families — one that often is marked by excitement, anticipation and perhaps even some

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