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Northeast Ohio Parent Earns 7 Editorial, Design Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 5, 2019
Northeast Ohio Parent earned a total of seven gold, silver and bronze awards for its editorial content and design at the Parenting Media Association’s annual convention and awards ceremony, held recently in St. Petersburg, Fla. ...
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Podcast Episode #23: ‘Social Animals’ Director

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 4, 2019
With an observational eye, "Social Animals" peeks into the digital and real worlds of today’s image-focused teenager, where followers, likes and comments mark success and self worth. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with the film’s director, who discusses why he made the film and what he learned about teens and social media while filming. ...
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Guiding Kids Toward Independence at Every Age

By Malia Jacobson
March 4, 2019

Coaxing a baby to use a spoon for the first time, teaching a kindergartener to tie a shoe, or practicing parallel parking with a teen — these routine parenting

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Make your Nominations in the 2019 Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 1, 2019
Help us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun! The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Complete the nomination form by March 30 and be entered to win a $50 gift card to Melt Bar & Grilled! ...
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Creating Confidence Through Coding: Top Coding Sites & Apps for Kids

By Mike Daugherty
February 21, 2019

Advances in technology along with affordable access to smart internet-connected devices are the driving force behind a revolution across the globe. Some academics refer to this as the start of

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Podcast Episode #22: Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 17, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, Dr. Jessica Castonguay, a physician at Akron Children’s Hospital's Division of Adolescent Medicine, joins host Miriam Conner to discuss eating disorders in children and teens. Learn why more kids are affected than you may think, as well as warning signs and risk factors. ...
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Coming Soon: 2019 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 17, 2019
Beginning in March, we’re asking readers to help us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun. The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. During the nomination period beginning March 1, you’ll have the chance to name your favorite businesses, attractions, family services, and more. ...
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9 Easy Strategies to Help your Child Become a Better Reader

By Barb Payne
February 11, 2019

While we all know reading is an important skill, some of our kids still struggle.

Here are some strategies that will help all readers, not just the struggling ones. read

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2019 Summer Camp Guide Available Now!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 10, 2019
The winter edition of our 2019 Summer Camp Guide features helpful articles to get everyone in the family ready for camp, from creating a savings plan to following a month-by-month prep timeline. Plus, find more than 50 camp listings to aid in your search for summer adventure! ...
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Sleep Interrupted: How Screen Time Affects Bedtime

By Angela Gartner
February 4, 2019
Whether it’s a toddler refusing to go bed or a teen who wants to play one more game, many parents are struggling to figure out why their child is at odds with going to sleep. Nightly routines or sleep disorders could be the cause of battles at bedtime. However, many experts cite an increase of screen time and its impact on how kids go to bed. ...
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