Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

6 Tips for a Healthy Winter Season for the Whole Family

As winter approaches, many parents are looking for ways to counter the often excess eating that comes with the holidays — for themselves and their children. It can be difficult

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This Season, Trade the Toys for a Gift of Experience

Rather than a toy that can become lost or forgotten, giving experience gifts will deliver unforgettable family memories. Simple or elaborate, inexpensive or big budget, there are plenty of fun adventures and must-see places to surprise your kids with this holiday season. We provide some inspiration. ...
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Give the Gift of Goldfish this Holiday Season

Goldfish Swim School of East Cleveland and Fairview Park are offering a specially priced holiday gift package that includes two months of lessons, the annual membership fee, a towel, a swim toy and a “Bubbles” plush toy. Plus, find out how you can enter for a chance to win a free package! ...
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Keeping the Holidays Focused on Children

It’s happening again. We’ve all seen it before: A mother rushing along the sidewalk or through the mall, pushing a stroller and holding the hand of a 3-year-old who is

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Teaching Young Children to Love Giving

Time is precious, especially around the holidays. So it’s often easier to order something for your child’s favorite aunt during lunch hour, have it wrapped and then simply hand it

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6 Strategies for Talking about the Election with your Children

A few days after the presidential election, in one of our own classrooms, a 5-year-old declared, “My Mom voted for Trump.” read more

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Cool Northeast Ohio Hangouts for Teens and Tweens

As children get older, spending time with their friends becomes more and more important — and playdates and playgrounds just don’t cut it. Luckily, Northeast Ohio offers a variety of places where tweens and teens can hang out, have fun and stay safe. ...
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Explaining Oppositional Defiant Disorder and How Can Parents Help

It’s not uncommon for children to misbehave or be defiant when following rules set by parents or other authority figures. While some defiance is typical, extreme or excessive actions can be symptoms of a larger issue such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder. ...
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Picture Perfect: Drawing the Line when it Comes to Sharing Photos on Social Media

Our phones are full of images of events from our kids’ lives, developmental milestones, and funny moments. Parents can easily take and share pictures of their kids with the click of a button. However, the ability to connect with so many people also creates potential dangers that come from anyone having access to content posted online. ...
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The Truth Behind Baby-Led Weaning

When it comes to introducing solid foods to their babies, a growing number of parents are passing on purees and spoon feeding in favor of baby-led weaning. Learn more about the practice to determine if it's right for your family. ...
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