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Lorain County Metro Parks, Board of Health Recognized for Suicide Prevention Initiative

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 24, 2019
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Department recognized Lorain County Metro Parks with a first place award for a collaborative suicide prevention campaign in the parks. In 2018, the park district teamed up with the Lorain County Board of Mental Health to incorporate resources into the parks for those who might be facing a crisis. ...
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Arms Around Both Generations: Caring for Teens and Aging Parents

By Kathryn Streeter
February 19, 2019

Juggling the demands and learning curve of blossoming adolescents is tough, but just what if this process prepared parents for handling their own aging parents? Understanding where similarities lie between

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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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Winter Skincare Tips from Apex Dermatology

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 16, 2019
Wintertime can be very harsh on your skin. To help you combat skin challenges during this season, learn the answers to some common questions and find tips for winter skin care. ...
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Akron Children’s Seeks Young Athletes for Concussion Clinical Trial 

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 10, 2019
The hospital is seeking youth athletes who have suffered a concussion to become participants in a clinical trial studying whether cooling the brain after the concussion, similar to icing an injured muscle, can reduce symptoms and speed up recovery time. ...
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Joanna Hardis, Cleveland, Ohio

Don’t be Seduced by January’s Messages

By Joanna Hardis
January 25, 2019

As I write this, I’m bracing for the onslaught of January ads, each one trying to speak over the other promoting self improvement: schemes, coupons, Groupons, gadgets and apps to

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Fighting for Allison Rose: Family Sets up Foundation to Help Others with Food Allergies

By Michelle Dickstein
January 18, 2019

Allison Rose Suhy was a vibrant and energetic little girl. Her parents could not have predicted how much their daughter would change their lives in the years to come. read

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Growing Empathy: How to Interpret and Address Troubling Behaviors in Your Preschooler

By Barbara Streeter
January 15, 2019

A 3-year-old girl hands out crayons one at a time to her tablemates as if they were her own property — keeping the box close by her side and deciding

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Get Your Kids Moving for Success in School

By LJ Kunkel
January 11, 2019
These days, we’re obsessed with success — particularly big book smarts, AP classes, higher education, and a preoccupation with straight As. But piling on the homework and study time doesn’t always yield results. New research shows that physical activity has a positive effect on school performance. Learn more about the study, as well as what you can do to help set up your kids for success. ...
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Fresh Start Giveaway: Enter to Win Free Produce, Fitness Packages

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 5, 2019
Throughout the month of January, Northeast Ohio Parent is teaming up with Perfectly Imperfect Produce to help readers get a fresh, healthy start to the new year. Our Fresh Start Giveaway is a series of prize drawings that will award several winners with free produce from Perfectly Imperfect Produce, as well as free classes and memberships to area fitness studios and workout centers. ...
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