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Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Safety Talks Series Part One: Swimming and Water

By Angela Gartner
July 6, 2023
Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in the water.  ...
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What to Know About Water Safety Before Memorial Day Weekend

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 19, 2023
Many families are planning water-related fun for Memorial Day Weekend to kick off summer — but they need to make water safety a part of those plans, as well. Here are a few essential safety tips for your family's next pool or beach day. ...
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Kindness is Her Superpower

By Sponsored Content
April 17, 2023
Sponsored Content. Kids have heard that bullying isn’t OK, but what about flipping that message and making sure they’re specifically being kind? How can you be a kindness role model? Here are three steps to follow. ...
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Wribbenhall Child Development Center & The Outdoor Learning Lab

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 27, 2023
Sponsored Content. Sitting on more than two-acres of land, Wribbenhall Child Development Center & Outdoor Learning Lab features organic gardening, fruit trees, a rain barrel, windmill, windsock, parachute and water games, pond, fenced-in playground — and that's just on the outside. ...
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Connecting for Kids Resource Fairs to be held in March

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 20, 2023
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and to help Northeast Ohio families find support for a child who may be struggling, Connecting for Kids will offer three resource fairs during the month of March. Each fair is free to the public and filled with mental health, disability and other providers. ...
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Keeping Ohio Clean: Why Every Home Needs Proper Stormwater Management

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 14, 2023

Keeping Ohio Clean: Why Every Home Needs Proper Stormwater Management

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/rusted-metal-leaking-pipe-above-grassy-meadow-4406597/

Climate change has been worsening global water problems. It is reported that extreme rainfall has intensified by 7%

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6 Ways to Help Kids Be Independent

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 16, 2023
We want our children to be independent, right? However, we don’t always set them up for it. Jessica Ontko Freeman, a licensed therapist and Northeast Ohio native, provides some ways to encourage self-direction in our elementary-aged children. ...
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Giving My Kids the Gift of Fiscal Responsibility this Holiday Season

By Michelle Dickstein
December 19, 2022
Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience of helping her kids learn the lessons of the meaning of money and working towards goals. ...
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Book Picks for your Reading Space

By Elena Epstein
November 13, 2022
Looking to fill your child's bookshelf? National Parenting Product Awards provides some reads that will delight kids — and parents alike. ...
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Build a Book Nook for Your Budding Reader

By Lydia Mockensturm
November 13, 2022
Creating a reading corner or book nook is a great way to encourage your little reader. We’ve asked experts to weigh in on how you can build a book nook for your child, no matter what kind of space or budget. ...
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