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Save the Date: Day Out with Thomas

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 29, 2017
Tickets are on sale now for Day Out with Thomas, which takes place May 20, 21 and 26 aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The event lets parents and children take a 30-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. Families also can enjoy magicians, bounce houses, balloon artists, and more. ...
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How to Fit more Family Time — and Some ‘Me Time’ — into your Schedule

By Michelle Dickstein
March 28, 2017

Finding quality family time as a working parent is really tough, not to mention getting some grown-up “me time,” too. Here are five real-life-tested tips to give yourself more time

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Local Moms Create Free Babysitting Exchange App

By Denise Koeth
March 27, 2017

The average U.S. family spends more than $1,000 a year on babysitting, according to two Akron moms who believe they have hacked the babysitting problem. read more

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Register Soon for Crocker Kids Event Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 25, 2017
Registration begins soon for the first installment of the Crocker Kids summer event series. Presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, Crocker Kids offers free, family fun one Tuesday per month from May through September at Crocker Park in Westlake. Each event carries a unique theme and includes theme-related activities, crafts, prizes and more. ...
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Child Developmental Chart and Age-Appropriate Toys

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 25, 2017
While each baby and child develops at a slightly different rate, there are some general guidelines that parents can expect. This developmental chart lists some skills typical of a child's development from infancy through 5 years old, and also offers parents some suggestions for age appropriate toys and activities to do with their children. ...
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Helping Children Through Divorce

By Denise Koeth
March 24, 2017

More than one million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce or separation each year.

A recent report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the ways

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‘Build It!’ at the Great Lakes Science Center

By Angela Gartner
March 22, 2017
"Build It!" runs through Sept. 4 at the Great Lakes Science Center. The special exhibit offers three hands-on phases, the first of which currently features castle-themed activities, including a virtual catapult and a giant castle with secret passageways. Visitors can design their own castles and courtyards. The exhibit also features educational displays about the real medieval era, Lego mosaics on display, and a stop-motion animation station so kids can create their own mini "Lego Movie." ...
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Keeping Kids Dry at Night

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 21, 2017

Families that have little ones at home have likely experienced bed wetting.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, bedwetting is common — about five million children in the U.S.

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‘Timeout’ with Cavs Academy Head Coach Kendall Chones

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 17, 2017

Kendall Chones has Wine & Gold in his DNA. His father, Jim Chones, a Cavaliers Legend and current Cavs Radio Network color analyst, raised him to have moral values, love

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Spring Break Water Safety Tips for your Little Swimmers

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 17, 2017
Whether you're taking the kids to a warm weather destination for spring break this year or visiting a local indoor pool, letting little ones splash and play in the water is a great way to spend some family time together. It also is the perfect time to strengthen water safety skills before summer arrives in Northeast Ohio. Learn water safety essentials and tips for improving your child's swimming skills. ...
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