July 2019

July 2019

Northeast Ohio Parent Reading Room for 2019: Book Picks for Kids

Looking for some great reads for your kids or gift ideas for the children on your holiday shopping list? Check out our ongoing list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. ...
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AAP: U.S. Children not Eating Enough Seafood

While one of the concerns with eating seafood is mercury, the American Academy of Pediatrics says exposure can be minimized or avoided, and that parents should add fish to their

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How to Prepare Your Kids to Welcome a New Sibling

Another baby on the way is a happy time for parents — kids, however, might have mixed feelings. Here are some ways to share the news and help your children prepare for a new sibling.  ...
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Help Kids Conquer Common Childhood Fears

It’s typical for kids to be afraid of the dark, feel especially shy or fearful around new people, or tell their parents they cannot fall asleep because monsters are under the bed. How can you address common childhood fears without exacerbating the problem? Also, when should a parent be concerned that a common fear has become a phobia? ...
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Kids & Food Allergies: A Proper Diagnosis is Key to Treatment

From nutrition to how we celebrate special occasions, food plays such an important role in our daily lives. For those living with a food allergy or food intolerance, meals and treats have to be planned much more cautiously.  ...
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Everyday Heroes Returns to Maltz Museum

Eli Inwood, 6, of Cleveland Heights, creates large towers at the “Building a Better World Lego Station” inside the Everyday Heroes Activity Center at Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in

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Area Reading Programs Help Kids Avoid the Summer Slide

“Summer slide” refers to the learning loss that occurs when children do not engage in educational activities, especially reading, during the summer months. Learn things to do at home to avoid the summer slide, as well as reading programs offered by many local libraries and organizations. ...
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Sounds of Summer: Free Outdoor Concerts in Cleveland & Akron

Featuring, pop, rock, reggae, funk, disco, jazz, blues, country, tribute bands and more, many free, family-friendly concert series are underway across the region. Find a lineup of outdoor concerts taking place all summer long, as well as insight from city and park officials on some of the most popular events. ...
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2019 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards Winners: Food & Shopping

Parents across the region have spoken. During the nomination period in March and the final voting period in May, we asked our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winners and finalists for our fourth annual Parent Choice Awards in the “Food & Shopping” theme. ...
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2019 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards Winners: Health, Learning & More

During the nomination period in March and the final voting period in May, we asked our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winners and finalists for our fourth annual Parent Choice Awards in the “Health, Learning & More” theme. ...
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