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Family Jokes: Help your Kids have a Sense of Humor

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 1, 2017
Laughing together as a family is a way to connect, and a good sense of humor also can make kids smarter, healthier, and better able to cope with challenges. We tend to think of humor as part of our genetic makeup, like blue eyes or big feet. But a sense of humor actually is a learned quality that can be developed in kids, not something they’re born with. Learn some ways you can encourage your child's sense of humor at all ages. ...
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Kids and bullying

Help Kids say No to Bullying

By Jennifer Reece
October 1, 2017
Whether your child is in grade school or high school, bullying can be a serious issue that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Learn expert advice to help your kids know what to do when they witness bullying at school, or how to handle the situation if they are the victim. ...
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Study: Teens are About as Active as Seniors

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 29, 2017

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and a new study indicates that many teens are getting even less exercise than the average adult. read more

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Apps and Advice for Teaching your Teen to Drive Safely

By Susan Fox
September 28, 2017

Remember what seems like a lifetime ago (1968 for me) when you first got your driver’s permit? I do. I was 15 years and 6 months old. I kept thinking,

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Study: Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder is Mostly Genetic

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 26, 2017

About one in every 68 children in the U.S. has Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). read more

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

How can a Speech-Language Pathologist Help My Child?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 24, 2017
If you cannot understand your child's speech, ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech-language pathologist, who diagnoses speech and language difficulties. The SLP will conduct an evaluation that will provide an overall view of how your child is communicating, which skills are emerging, which skills have been mastered, and, possibly, areas of struggle. Learn more about the process here. ...
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flu vaccines for children

Experts Urge Prompt Flu Vaccination for Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 22, 2017

Flu season is almost here. And according to a new report, experts say it’s best to make sure children are vaccinated by the end of October, or as soon

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Cyber security for phones, tablets and computers

5 Cyber Security Tips for College Students — and Adults, Too

By Denise Koeth
September 21, 2017
With cars overloaded with personal belongings and brains tangled up in a mix of excitement, anticipation and a little fear of the unknown, young adults across the country have headed
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Do kids need vitamin supplements?

Is it Necessary to Add Supplements to a Child’s Diet?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 20, 2017
Many adults take some form of supplement whether it be a multivitamin, single dose vitamin or a protein powder, but what about kids? Learn why in some cases supplementation may be necessary, but in other cases your child won’t really benefit. ...
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5 Reasons Why Toddlers Are Awesome

By Stephanie Prause
September 19, 2017

Toddlers get a bad rap, y’all. I mean…terrible twos, threenager….etc. And don’t get me wrong at 15 months my kid can already throw a tantrum with the

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