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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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Ways to Promote Early Bonding with Your Child

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
The parent-child bond grows through everyday caregiving, no matter the age of your child. In the early days (and years) of parenthood, however, there are some behaviors you can practice to actively promote the development of a bond. Because every child is different, there is no magic formula, but a few things can help the process along. ...
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Babies & Bumps Convention to Help New, Expecting Parents in Greater Cleveland

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
Babies & Bumps is a convention designed to prepare new and soon-to-be parents for all aspects of having a baby. Attendees can expect expert-led seminars that focus on topics related to pregnancy, labor & delivery, newborns & infants, and the transition to motherhood, plus demonstrations, a babywearing test drive area, and a Mom & Baby Market. Plus, find out how to win tickets to the event. ...
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Entries Still Being Accepted for the Northeast Ohio Parent Cover Kids Contest

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 21, 2017
Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Our 2017 Cover Kids Contest deadline is approaching, but there's still time to enter by submitting a candid photo of your child. We will select two winners in each age category. Winners will receive a cover shoot session that will be featured in a 2017-18 magazine! Find all the details here. ...
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13 Signs Your Kid is Graduating from High School — and You’re Totally Losing It

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017

If you’re like me, you’ve never paid much attention to “graduation season hoopla” until you realized this is the year that will adorn your child’s tassel on their high school

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Study Looks at Safety, Effectiveness of High Tech Baby Monitors

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 19, 2017

As technology advances, the abundance of smartphone monitors that are aimed at giving parents of newborns more peace of mind have flooded the market. read more

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Keeping Children with Autism Safe

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 17, 2017

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of every 68 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). read more

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