August 2018

August 2018

Editors Review: Dark Brown Puppy Huggaroo Weighted Lap Pad

My youngest son, who has difficulty sleeping at night, has a weighted blanket; however, he sometimes doesn’t want it on during the hot summer months. The dark brown puppy Huggaroo

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The Music Settlement Expands to Ohio City, Open House Set for Aug. 26

The community is invited to explore the new campus, located at the corner of Detroit Avenue and West 25th Street. Like its University Circle campus counterpart, the new facility offers early childhood education, arts for infants and toddlers, music therapy, and music instruction programs. ...
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Extras Help make the Difference

Don’t just talk the talk — walk the walk.

Those are the words that came to mind after meeting one of our listeners during a live remote broadcast of our

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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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Why it’s OK to ‘Spoil’ a Baby

Everyone has an opinion on how to handle a baby. Swaddle the baby. Don’t swaddle. Keep the baby in a bassinet in your room. Keep the baby in his

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30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Besides ‘How Was School?’

If you’re like most parents, the first thing you say to your children when you see them after school is likely, “How was your day?” If you're tired of one-word answers, tweak your question to be more open-ended, encouraging a more specific answer and giving you insight into your child’s world. ...
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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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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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Know the Law in Ohio: Breastfeeding in Public

Given that August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it’s important to know the law when it comes to feeding your baby in public. Learn the details here. ...
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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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