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Expert Advice for Parents, from the First Tooth to Adult Molars

Before your baby’s first tooth to their last, going to the dentist should be a priority in every child’s — and parent’s — life. Here are some tidbits about the teething experience and where to go as your kids grow into their adult molars. ...
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Escaping the Germs that Make us Sick

Germs are pretty much everywhere. They’re in our schools, offices and even in our own kitchen sinks, and some of them can make us really sick. The Cleveland Clinic provides ways you can help keep your family healthy this season. ...
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Art Smart: 5 Ways to Encourage Creativity in Your Child

Art programs are becoming increasingly limited at many schools, with students only having access to art education once or twice a week. However, there are a variety of ways that parents can foster creativity in their little artists outside of school. ...
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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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Northeast Ohio 2016 Holiday Fun Events

Fill your calendar this month with these family-friendly holiday events. For even more seasonal happenings, visit Northeast Ohio Parent’s event page at northeastohioparent.com/events. read more

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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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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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Discover Downtown Akron Passport Offers a Year of Entertainment

The Downtown Akron Passport is good for admission to many attractions and events in the city from now until December 2017, including First Night Akron 2017, the 21st annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. ...
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Cuyahoga County Public Library Releases Great Books for Kids Holiday Gift Guide

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s 2016 Great Books for Kids features 100 librarian-recommended, recently published books for kids ages birth through 18. A portion of the proceeds from purchased books helps to support the library system; in addition, every book featured also is available to borrow from CCPL. ...
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The Truth About Turkey: Does it Really Make us Sleepy?

We often blame the Thanksgiving turkey for that famous post-dinner drowsiness — but is the bird really the cause of those after-meal naps? A registered dietician at the Cleveland Clinic sets the record straight while offering tips for a more energized Thanksgiving. ...
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