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What to do When it’s Time to Focus on You

As parents, we so often put our children ahead of ourselves. Depending on our circumstances, this is normal and warranted. When our children are infants and toddlers, there isn’t much

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CDC: Number of Kids Swallowing Objects has Nearly Doubled

Little children love to explore — and sometimes their curiosity leads to swallowing objects they shouldn’t. read more

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6 Things to Help you Look and Feel More Vibrant

Apex aestheticians share how to best help your skin through several treatments and lifestyle choices, from diet and getting enough sleep to a recommended skin care routine. ...
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Local Families Beat Childhood Cancer, Celebrate with Make-A-Wish Trips

Fewer things are more frightening than hearing that your child has cancer. For two Northeast Ohio families whose children fought and survived cancer, the devastating diagnoses brought them together and

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Ask the School Nurse: Exploring Today’s In-School Medical Care

Kids spend the majority of their time in the classroom. How does their time in school change if they have a chronic medical condition, like asthma, or need unanticipated medical

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Coping with Bathroom Anxiety and Other Back-to-School Health Issues

We’ve encountered and survived many back-to-school health issues in my over 50 years as a pediatrician, 52 years as a parent of eight children, and now 15 grandchildren. Now, I’m

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When Should Kids Switch to Contact Lenses? 

One out of three kids between the ages of 6 and 17 needs corrective lenses, and an increasing number of them wear contacts. While there is no right age to make the transition from glasses to contacts, there are several factors to look for in order to determine if your child is ready for the switch. ...
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Yoga Offers Children Benefits Beyond Physical Fitness

While many think of yoga as an adult activity, the meditative practice can offer children numerous health and mental benefits. A recent study found that yoga equips children with skills to help with stress management, as well as improves self-esteem, classroom behaviors, concentration and emotional balance. ...
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Podcast Episode #32: ‘Dreamland’ Author Discusses Roots of the Opioid Crisis

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miram Conner talks with author Sam Quinones about his young adult adaptation of “Dreamland,” in which he delves deep into the roots of the opioid crisis and the small Ohio town he researched. ...
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Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids

As a parent, instilling healthy eating habits in your children at an early age can aid in proper growth and development. Eating well goes a long way toward maintaining a

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