Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

Six Finalists Named in the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists

Six exceptional young artists will come to Cleveland for the opportunity to work closely with local musicians before their final round performances on July 13 and 15. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Safety Talks Series Part Three: Heat and Sun Safety

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in the sun. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Safety Talks Series Part Two: Safety in Nature

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in nature. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Safety Talks Series Part One: Swimming and Water

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in the water.  ...
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What to Know About Water Safety Before Memorial Day Weekend

Many families are planning water-related fun for Memorial Day Weekend to kick off summer — but they need to make water safety a part of those plans, as well. Here are a few essential safety tips for your family's next pool or beach day. ...
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Kindness is Her Superpower

Sponsored Content. Kids have heard that bullying isn’t OK, but what about flipping that message and making sure they’re specifically being kind? How can you be a kindness role model? Here are three steps to follow. ...
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Wribbenhall Child Development Center & The Outdoor Learning Lab

Sponsored Content. Sitting on more than two-acres of land, Wribbenhall Child Development Center & Outdoor Learning Lab features organic gardening, fruit trees, a rain barrel, windmill, windsock, parachute and water games, pond, fenced-in playground — and that's just on the outside. ...
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Connecting for Kids Resource Fairs to be held in March

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and to help Northeast Ohio families find support for a child who may be struggling, Connecting for Kids will offer three resource fairs during the month of March. Each fair is free to the public and filled with mental health, disability and other providers. ...
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Keeping Ohio Clean: Why Every Home Needs Proper Stormwater Management

Keeping Ohio Clean: Why Every Home Needs Proper Stormwater Management

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Climate change has been worsening global water problems. It is reported that extreme rainfall has intensified by 7%

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6 Ways to Help Kids Be Independent

We want our children to be independent, right? However, we don’t always set them up for it. Jessica Ontko Freeman, a licensed therapist and Northeast Ohio native, provides some ways to encourage self-direction in our elementary-aged children. ...
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