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high school football concussions

Is Worry over Concussion Keeping Teens from Football?

The end of summer break signals the start of high school football season.

But according to a recent study, the Friday night lights may be fading as more athletes are

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Kids and anxiety in Ohio

When Anxiety is the Real School Bully: a Therapist’s Advice on Child Anxiety

If your child experienced a lot of anxiety at school last year, but felt much better over summer, don’t plan to homeschool just yet. In many cases, school isn’t the

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Spar Wars: Get Fighting Siblings to Make Peace

Angelic images of smiling siblings make crowd-pleasing Facebook fodder, but the reality of life with two or more children is decidedly less picture-perfect. Toddler-age siblings clash more than six times per hour; siblings age 7 and younger fight, on average, every 20 minutes. Also, fights that get physical can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. If sibling fighting is stealing the peace in your household, read on for relief. ...
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Register for Education Expo to Receive Discounts, Enter to Win Prizes

Registration is now open for the inaugural Northeast Ohio Parent Education Expo, scheduled for September 23. Registered attendees of the free event will be entered into a drawing for an annual family pass to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and a raffle for a 4-pack of tickets to Cedar Point, in addition to several other perks and discounts on area attractions. ...
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aParently Speaking podcast

Podcast Episode #11: Kids and Nutrition

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner discusses kids and nutrition with Danielle Dimengo, a registered dietician at Akron Children's Hospital. Learn what to include in a balanced diet for kids, how often it's OK to splurge on treats, and more. ...
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Getting Ahead of the Game: Balancing Your Student Athlete’s School and Sports Schedule

Many families struggle to find a balance between their child’s academic and athletic schedule. It’s easy for school projects and homework to get lost in the shuffle of practices and game days. Stay organized this school year with tips from coaches and parents on how to help your child excel in the classroom and on the field. ...
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Back-to-School Tips for Every Age and Stage

Over the years, we’ve covered many topics when it comes to preparing your family for the start of a new school year. From sleep routines to school lunches, preschool age to college students, here’s a round-up of several timely topics to help you start the year off right. ...
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Shortage: What You Need to Know for Back-to-School

Epinephrine is the only medication and first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food, insect stings or bites, drugs or other allergens. A synthetic form

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Back-to-School Tools and Learning Products

Whether your child is heading to daycare, preschool or college, National Parenting Product Awards recommends some apps, games and other products to help everyone start off the school year right. Check out this year's top-rated products. ...
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How to Help your Child with Common Anxieties and Worries Before Class Begins

August marks the end of summer and for some families, it is hard to enjoy the last days of summer knowing school anxieties are right around the corner. Learn how to ease these feelings by modeling appropriate coping skills and normalizing some of your child's reactions. ...
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