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Themes Revealed for Eton Explorers Summer Event Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 17, 2017
Exciting themes have been announced for Eton Explorers, the summer event series that takes place at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. Brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, each event features theme-related activities, crafts, giveaways, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more! ...
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#CLEMAMA: Connect with your Kids Thanks to these Conversation Starters

By Sara Carnes
March 16, 2017

Sometimes I just find myself a little disconnected. I try to stay hip and in the know with all the kids’ stuff, but it’s tough to keep up. So how

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All Sides of the Summer Camp Counselor

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 14, 2017

Summer camp counselors do more than lead the pack of kids in their charge. They become role models for campers to lean on throughout the camp journey. For teen counselors,

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Head-to-Toe Teen Style Guide

By Kristen J. Gough
March 14, 2017
Figuring out exactly what is and isn’t trendy when it comes to teen fashions can be tricky — that’s why we've taken the guesswork out of refreshing your teen’s style. We talked to fashion experts to find out what teens will be wearing this spring. Here's a hint: t-shirts and jeans are always in — just with a little different style this season. ...
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Kids can Benefit from Therapy Dog Visits

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 12, 2017
Reading or speaking to a therapy dog offers many added benefits for children who are working to increase their abilities in both areas. Therapists who work with these kids find that interacting with a therapy dog can keep their young clients motivated, while increasing their comfort and easing anxiety, since they know they're speaking and reading to a judgment-free listener. ...
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A Tale of Teen Dating

By Tricia Chaves
March 11, 2017
In what seems like the blink of an eye, tots become teenagers. Though some may be unwilling, parents now have to embrace their child’s new stage of development — teen dating. However, it doesn’t have to be a nail-biting experience for mom and dad when approached with curiosity and candid conversation. ...
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Nighttime Phone Etiquette Guide for Kids

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 9, 2017
After kids finish their homework and have eaten dinner, are they allowed to use their smartphones? The phone etiquette rules for during school hours and even after school are fairly clear, but where should parents draw the line at nighttime? Learn some helpful tips for setting reasonable expectations when it comes to phone use at night. ...
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Camp of the Week: Camp LEAD

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 8, 2017
Effective Leadership Academy’s Camp LEAD is an intensive, one-week leadership day camp that engages fifth through eighth grade students. The curriculum is developed and re-designed every summer to help students learn about cooperation, creative thinking, team building, effective communication and self-leadership. ...
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Tired of Packing School Lunches?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 3, 2017

It seems there are endless days left of creating school lunches — and of finding ways to actually get your kids to eat what’s being packed. read more

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Modern Homeschooling is Learning Without Boundaries

By Robin Sacks
March 1, 2017
Today, homeschooling involves interactive, out-of-the box approaches to education. Homeschooling parents found this to be their favorite part of being directly involved with their children’s education. Here are some ideas that make perfect homeschool lessons, but can be great learning experiences for traditional students, too. ...
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