Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

Honesty is the Best Policy in Conversations with Kids

We’ve all been there, or will be there at some point. Your child asks a question that calls for a “hard talk.” While it may seem easier to skirt the

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Top 10 Skills needed to be a Good Camp Counselor

Parents are researching camps for their kids, but it’s also the time for teens to start thinking about a summer job. Being a camp counselor can have its ups and downs, but nothing can compare to the memories made that will last a lifetime. If your teen is interested in working as a counselor, help them strengthen their resume with these important skills. ...
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Make the Visit to a Grandparent’s Residential Facility a Positive Experience for Kids

The reality for many grandchildren is that visits to grandpa or grandma occur within a nursing or residential facility. When family members need special care and reside in a nursing

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Camp of the Week: Lake County YMCA

Summer camp at the Y creates an environment where kids can be themselves, discover exciting new things, and make memories that last a lifetime. The Lake County Y Central, East End, West End and Outdoor Y branches offer a variety of summer day camp experiences for preschoolers and children ages 4-14, as well as overnight camp experiences for teens and family camp. ...
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Save the Date: International Children’s Theater Festival at Playhouse Square

The event, set for May 6-7 at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, is geared toward families and is a great opportunity to introduce young children to live theater. The weekend includes many family-friendly performances, workshops and activities. Plus, find out how you can enter a Northeast Ohio Parent giveaway to win tickets to International Children’s Theater Festival performances! ...
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Ways Kids in Northeast Ohio are Learning to Help the Environment

January 2017 was the third warmest January in 137 years of modern record-keeping. Approximately 40 percent of the lakes in the U.S. are polluted for fishing, aquatic life or swimming,

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A Conversation with Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin, professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, best-selling author, speaker and consultant of livestock equipment and animal welfare, has become a prominent and authoritative figure for the

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Enhancing a Child’s Brain Development

Brain growth in the early years of life occurs at an astounding pace. At birth, the human brain contains about 100 billion cells not yet connected into functioning networks; by age 3, a child's brain has formed 1 trillion connections. The development of these connections is shaped by a child's early experiences. Find out some things parents and family members can do to enhance a young child’s brain development. ...
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Connecting for Kids Event Offers Free Parking Lot Safety Kits

The Connecting for Kids Parking Lot Safety Awareness Program offers families free safety kits to educate children about the dangers of running away from a car without holding an adult’s hand. The kits include a magnet that, when placed on the car, give kids a visual spot to put their hand to wait until an adult can safely lead them to the next destination. Kits will be available at a free Meet and Greet event in Rocky River on Wednesday. ...
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6 Unique Ways your Kids can Benefit from Camp

Summer camp offers kids an opportunity to make new friends and experience time away from home while trying new adventures in traditional activities, academics and sports. There are plenty of

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