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25 Ways to Spend Time with Grandparents During Winter Break

By Angela Gartner
December 20, 2019
Winter break means many kids will spend time relaxing at home, hanging out with friends and playing with their new toys. There will be lots of family time, too. It's a perfect time for kids to spend extra time with their grandparents. Here are 25 ways to make a day with grandparents extra special. ...
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Can We Kick It?

By Jason Lea
December 17, 2019
As with any organized activity for young children, parents never can be sure what to expect. However, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Jason Lea has come to appreciate several things about raising a karate kid. ...
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Finger Foods for Babies

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 16, 2019
Until now, feeding your baby has been your job. However, as your baby gets older, your little one will want to do this more and more on their own. Now that they’re joining the rest of the family for meals, older babies are ready — and often willing — to try more table foods. ...
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Queue Up the Holiday Classics for a Family Movie Night

By Rini Jeffers
December 12, 2019
'Tis the season for watching holiday movies with the family. No matter what your tastes, here are some great ideas to get you started. Bring on the popcorn and the cocoa, put on your fuzziest jammies and settle in for a winter’s night. ...
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Job Training Helps Empower Teens with Special Needs

By Angela Gartner
December 8, 2019
Northcoast Corn Creations, a gourmet popcorn shop located in Willoughby, provides employment training opportunities for students with autism and developmental disabilities. The shop offers a safe, constructive worksite for students who need to learn employability skills outside of the classroom.  ...
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December 2019

By Denise Koeth
December 5, 2019
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 Akron Children’s Museum Celebrates Early Literacy, Plans Expansion

By Denise Koeth
December 5, 2019

Akron Children’s Museum in November welcomed local authors and community organizations in celebration of National Family Literacy Day. Museum visitors were treated to special appearances and interactive storytelling experiences with

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things to do with kids in Cleveland, Ohio

Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, December 2019

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 4, 2019
Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. ...
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Family Cooking: Ways to Team up with Your Kids in the Kitchen

By Jennifer Picciano
December 1, 2019
New devices may be at the top of your kids’ wish lists this season, and you may be regrettably attached to yours, but put ‘em down. Get ahead of your inevitable New Year’s resolution to unplug (well, except for small kitchen appliances) and get busy cooking with your kids. ...
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Top toy gifts 2019

100 Gift Ideas for Kids

By Elena Epstein
December 1, 2019
This holiday season, National Parenting Product Awards provides a 2019 Holiday Gift Guide with something for everyone. Grouped by category, these gift options can help you spark imagination and creativity in your kids while learning, laughing and creating memories with your whole family. ...
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