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Pre-teens and teens are no strangers to social media and all its features. Having access to the internet and social media also presents the opportunity to encounter danger online. Eliza McCoy, Executive Director of Outreach, Training and Prevention at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, explains how parents can help their children safely navigate the internet and social media accounts.  ...

Lumps can appear anywhere. They are commonly found when bathing a child or are noticed by a parent during everyday activities. Finding a new lump triggers anxiety in everyone involved. Here are some steps you can do to gather more information at home and feel a bit more at ease with this new finding with your child.  ...

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, reflects on who has influenced kids’ lives the most and how parents can start to ask questions when it comes to who influences them. Also, how to get those answers to challenge kids to make better choices. ...

Changing jobs is not new. What is new is the rate at which people – including parents of younger children – are making career pivots. People are pondering new career paths during pandemic pauses. And many are pursuing purposeful change.  ...

Winter has arrived! Check out the variety of happenings around the region in the month of February, from ice skating, skiing, festivals and more! ...

Dating violence and abuse can be perpetrated by anyone, but these patterns do not develop immediately. It may be especially hard to recognize an abusive partner when the victim deeply cares for them. Gabriella Kreuz, in-park host for the Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland 19 News Reporter, and others talk about preventing dating violence. ...

Going to the dentist can be a scary experience. Some children are more comfortable and excited to go to the dentist than others, but each visit offers a new opportunity for parents to educate their children on what procedures will be performed and why it is important. ...

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Some children are more vulnerable to the mental health effects of the pandemic. In fact, depression and anxiety have doubled among young people during the pandemic. Experts talk about the risk factors, warning signs and where to get help. ...

As the alarm clock rings for the start of the second half of the school year, children are packing their backpacks and preparing to return to the classroom. Starting school after a long, well-needed winter break is hard, and kids may struggle getting back into a routine.  ...