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What is the Blum Study for Treatment of Autism?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 26, 2016

The Blüm Study is a Phase 3 clinical research study for autism that currently is enrolling across the United States. Children ages 3 to 8 are eligible to enroll. read

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Get the Whole Family to Pitch in for a Clean House

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 23, 2016
From quick tasks like putting away dishes to lengthy jobs such as washing floors and vacuuming, keeping your house spic and span can be a burden. Learn some tips to help distribute the work among all members of the family, without getting in arguments that take longer than the chores themselves. ...
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Keep Kids Entertained During Winter Break with Indoor Snow Fun

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 22, 2016
While winter break brings a welcome respite from the daily school grind, kids — and parents — might start to feel cabin fever setting in. If you need something to do, but still want to celebrate the winter season while staying warm and dry, try these indoor snow crafts and activities. Your family can get creative with these five Pinterest-approved plans for children of all ages and abilities. ...
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Baking with Kids is Messy, but oh so Sweet

By Ashley Weingart
December 20, 2016
To some, baking holiday cookies with kids sounds like a recipe for disaster. It’s not difficult to imagine all the mess and the drama. With a pinch of preparation and a dash of extra patience, baking with your children can be educational and, yes, even a lot of fun. Find mom-tested tips and recipes here. ...
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Jumping Aboard the Santa Train

By Denise Koeth
December 18, 2016

I admit, we’ve been slackers when it comes to Santa. Our oldest son will be celebrating his fourth Christmas this year, and we’ve never taken him to see Santa. read

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Study: One in Five Parents Make Medication Dosing Errors

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 17, 2016
One out of five parents who took part in a recent study measured more than twice the directed dose of liquid medication for their child, and nearly all of them measured inaccurately to some degree. Get it right with these tips from the Cleveland Clinic. ...
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Using Communication to Handle a Child’s Holiday Disappointments

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 13, 2016

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams over the PA system in Walmart, and as we pile gifts in our shopping cart we halfway believe it.

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Get Children’s Toys on Loan

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 10, 2016
If you're looking for toys and resources for kids, consider United Disability Services in Akron. Its Toy and Resource Center loans developmental toys and resource materials to anyone working with a child birth to age 6 with special needs or a child developing typically. ...
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Tunnels, Slides and…Rubber Piggies at Cafe O’Play

By Denise Koeth
December 8, 2016

I am the proud new owner of six 18-inch rubber pigs. Let me back up and explain…

Last weekend, I met a friend and her son at Cafe O’Play in

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Pick a Book — Reading Choices for Your Kids and Teens

By Angela Gartner
December 8, 2016
Create a book nook with your kids and have them curl up with these reading recommendations from local libraries, authors, moms, and Northeast Ohio Parent editors and writers. These books are parent- and library-tested to help you kick off your family’s book season. ...
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