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kids and baby talk

Three Ways to Banish Baby Talk Once and for All

It’s not uncommon for kids to revert back to baby talk long after they’ve outgrown it. Baby talk can come from a variety of reasons. Your preschooler may want attention,

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6 Ways to Enhance your Child’s Executive Function

Children are not born with executive functioning skills, they are born with a capacity to develop them. Executive function filters distractions, focuses attention, and prioritizes resources to meet life’s changing

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things to do in ohio for valentine's day

Share the Love: How Readers Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Earlier this year, we asked readers to share how they celebrate Valentine’s Day — with or without the kids. Find out what several of them had to say; you many even choose to incorporate a few of the ideas into your family's own celebration. ...
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Books about summer camp

Adventures in Reading: Summer Camp Books for Kids

Want to get your kids in the the spirit of summer camp? Here are some books for kids — and a bonus book for parents — about life away from

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10 Ways to Provide Teens with School Support

For many parents, high school is the light at the end of the tunnel. Your baby is almost grown. They can dress themselves, wash their own clothes, and cook

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Podcast Episode #1: Danita Harris – The Mom Behind the Anchorwoman

On the first episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with WEWS News 5 Cleveland anchorwoman and Emmy Award-winning journalist Danita Harris. Danita discusses the "mom behind the anchorwoman" and shares a few struggles along the way to her beautiful story of motherhood. She also shares some of her challenges and joys as a mother. ...
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Summer camp tips for kids

Summer Camp Checklist: How to Choose the Right Camp

Even though snow may be in the forecast, the image of our kids bundled up to head to school will be replaced with them wearing t-shirts and shorts soon enough.

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Things to do in Akron

7 Greater Cleveland-Area Dates for Parents to Reconnect

Having regular date nights with your partner helps you stay connected, and gives you the chance to talk about something besides who’s going to pick up whom from basketball practice and who’s making dinner. And Northeast Ohio offers plenty of perfect date night spots to fit just about any budget and interest. Whether you're planning a Valentine's Day outing or a regular date night, check out a few of the many options. ...
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Cell phones and kids behavior

Digital Disconnect: Are Tech Devices Affecting Parent-Child Relationships?  

Could scrolling through your social media timelines be contributing to naughty behavior among the little ones in your household? Psychologists say children of parents who spend too much time on tech devices are more likely to display increased bad behavior, social withdrawal, lack of sleep and language delays. Learn how curbing your own screen time can improve your children's behavior, plus other tips for showing a good example when it comes to technology. ...
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Winter Bird Feeding Tips for a Successful and Healthy Backyard Feeding Station

Many of our feathered friends fly south for the winter in search of food, but many stay right here in Northeast Ohio. Resident birds that we see individually or in

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