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How Hearing Works

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 23, 2018
Learn the components of the outer, middle and inner ear and the role each has when it comes to hearing, as well as how the brain interprets nerve impulse as sound. Also, find a resource if you have concerns about your hearing, or that of a loved one. ...
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Podcast Episode #12: Parent Panel — Kids and Nutrition

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 22, 2018
As a follow up to last month’s episode featuring a registered dietician, in the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses kids and nutrition with a parent panel made up of two local moms, Jenny Kerchenski and Kristin Walton. ...
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Kids and Sleep: Make Sure Your Child is Getting Enough Rest

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 18, 2018

Did you know that according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, approximately 15 million American children are affected by inadequate sleep? Without adequate sleep, children are less

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strep throat in kids

Is it Sore Throat or Strep? Learn the Differences, Symptoms and Treatment

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 14, 2018
Not all sore throats are strep throats. Often, kids have a sore throat because of a virus, which will usually clear up without medical treatment. However, because strep throat is very contagious, infections happen most often during the school year when big groups of kids and teens are in close quarters. Learn the symptoms and treatment of strep throat, plus ways to make your sick child more comfortable. ...
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A 12-Year-Old’s Guide for Parents: Healthy School Lunches for Kids

By Kai Nunziato-Cruz
September 10, 2018

Whenever it’s time to go back to school my moms start thinking about school lunches again. It’s super important to make sure you are eating healthy at lunchtime. I can’t

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car seat recommendations

AAP Updates Recommendations on Car Seats: Keep Children Rear-Facing as Long as Possible

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 7, 2018
In an updated policy statement, the AAP recommends children remain in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat. Previously, it specified children should remain rear-facing at least to age 2. ...
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Summer Never Ends at Goldfish — Reasons to Just Keep Swimming

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 6, 2018

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Summer inevitably comes to an end for us here in Cleveland (you can feel that fall chill in the air already). However, local swim and water safety experts

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Update: Epinephrine Auto-Injector Shortage

By Lindsey Geiss
September 3, 2018

Since the article covering the epinephrine auto-injector shortage appeared in last month’s issue, there have been two notable developments related to these devices used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis):

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Summer is Prime Time for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 28, 2018

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common illness that typically affects infants and children under the age of 10. read more

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Sound Choices for Kids & Teens

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 26, 2018
Noise-induced hearing loss can be instantaneous and caused by just one single exposure to a very loud sound, like a firecracker or gunshot, or it can be caused by cumulative exposure to loud sounds. Just as we teach our children about other health and safety issues, we also should address hearing wellness. Learn several tips to help your kids protect their hearing. ...
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