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Seeing Double with Dads of Twins

By Ashley Weingart
June 3, 2017
In honor of Father’s Day, we talked to some dads who are doing double duty as fathers of twins. Learn more about their wild and wonderful experiences, plus pick up some parental advice that any mom or dad would find useful. ...
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Summer Fun at First & Main Launches Next Wednesday!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 31, 2017
The Fun at First & Main summer event series launches next Wednesday, June 7 with Crafty Kids. Registration is open for this free, family-friendly event held at First & Main in Hudson and presented by Akron Children's Hospital. In addition to crafts and many activities, the event includes rock painting with Northeast Ohio Rocks, custom balloon creations by the Twister Girl Balloon Company, face painting by 5 Star Talent, and much more. 95.5 The Fish also will be on site with music and entertainment. ...
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Strategies for Managing your Child’s Behavior During the Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 31, 2017

You’ve finally got the school routine down. Lunch packing, remembering to fish out the crumpled worksheets from the backpack every night (if you’re an overachiever, you’ve managed to get your

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Making Sure your Child is Kindergarten-Ready

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 30, 2017

It’s the time of year when many parents are stressing about kindergarten registration and readiness evaluations. read more

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New Treatment Options for Kids in Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2017
Parents of children who are in speech therapy may be interested in several new treatment options, including SmartPalate, which allows kids ages 8 and older and adults see their tongue movements during speech. Another new treatment, Opti-Speech, uses the captured motion of sensors on the tongue to animate a real-time 3-D avatar tongue. Find details about these and more of the latest therapy options. ...
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Celebrate 529 Day With Ohio’s 529 College Savings Plan

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2017
529 Day — May 29 — highlights the importance of saving now for your child’s future college education in a 529 college savings plan, whether the future is 18 years away or three months from now. ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Smartphones

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 27, 2017

Just because the average age for children to get their own smartphones is between 10 and 12 years old doesn’t mean that it’s right for your child. As helpful and

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Why my Family has One Technology-Free Hour Every Day

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 26, 2017

Last summer I spent three weeks without a phone.

In that time I was…challenged. It was hard not to be able to call or text my friends

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Mentor Library Kicks Off Teen Art Contest

By Denise Koeth
May 24, 2017
Today marks the start of Mentor Public Library's teen art contest. Students in seventh through 12th grades are invited to enter any work of art that goes along with the theme of the library's summer reading program, "Build a Better World." The artwork will be on display at the library’s Main Branch this summer, and the winning artist will earn a prize. ...
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How to Become a Foster or Foster-to-Adopt Parent

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
National Foster Care month is a great time to honor those in our community who serve as foster parents, but also to remember there is still a great need for kids to find homes in Northeast Ohio. One local agency shares information about the process, detailing what families and individuals can expect along the road to becoming a foster or foster-to-adopt parent. ...
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