Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

Fall Weekend Adventures in Ohio: Bikes & Pancakes

Dubbed “A Festival for the Fast and the Curious,” NEOCycle, which takes place in Cleveland this weekend, is the country’s largest urban cycling festival. Pair the family-friendly event with some great local eats for an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more fall fun, as we offer suggestions for activities to keep your crew busy every Saturday this month. From nearby festivals to farther away adventures, it's time to mark your calendars. ...
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Zoombezi Bay

Fall Weekend Adventures in Ohio: Zany Rides & Tempting Tacos

September marks the end of summer and the start of fall. Make the most of the upcoming change in seasons by filling your weekends with family fun. Need a few ideas? We offer suggestions for activities to keep your crew busy every Saturday this month, beginning with Labor Day weekend. From nearby festivals to farther away adventures, it's time to mark your calendars. ...
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healthy and safe school lunches

Safe School Lunches: Pack to Keep Out Bacteria with these Food Handling Tips

The morning rush can hinder time spent ensuring lunches are packed not only healthily, but safely. Follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make sure your kids' school lunches make the grade when it comes to proper preparation and storage. ...
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Caring for a terminally ill child

How to Handle your Child’s Serious Illness

Almost immediately after I delivered my first-born baby boy, a hush shrouded the delivery room. Medical professionals silently and somberly glanced at each other without a sound. Jason’s skin, a

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

What is Stuttering and How is it Treated?

If your child has difficulty speaking and tends to hesitate on or repeat certain syllables, words, or phrases, he or she may have a stuttering problem — or they may simply be going through periods of normal disfluency that most children experience as they learn to speak. Learn the key differences between the two and when it's a good time to seek help. ...
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Teaching kids about credit card use

Starting the Path to Good Credit for College Students

With a little preparation and information, parents can help their students start to build a credit history and avoid potential pitfalls of bad credit. ...
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Financial advice for parents

Grocery Trips, Household Chores Can Teach Life Skills as Early as Age 5

There are certain things parents know they need to teach their kids before they go to school: how to use the bathroom, feed themselves, tie their own shoes and put

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Treating mental health issues in children

Children and Mental Health: Recognizing Problems Early

When it comes to caring for a child, it’s easy to spot a physical injury, like a broken bone, because it can be seen. However, many mental health disorders are

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Declutter your house with this expert advice

Decluttering Made Easy: Reclaim Your House After the Kids go Back to School

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to send the kids back to school and reclaim your household. After a summer of camps and goofing around inside,

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Creating a budget for college students

For Your Child Heading to College, it’s Time for Budgeting 101

Budgeting can be difficult for a broke college student, but that is when it’s even more important. And it can be done by following five simple steps.   ...
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