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Northeast Ohio Parent Reading Room for 2020: Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 6, 2020
Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out our ongoing list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and area parents. Be sure to check out the local author spotlight and seasonal reads added this month! ...
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10 Things to Pack for Summer Camp (and 5 to Leave at Home)

By Heather Tunstall
April 21, 2020

There may still be a chill in the air here in Northeast Ohio, but believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about packing for summer camp. You don’t

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Supplements for Sleepless Nights? Experts, Parents Weigh in on Melatonin

By Sara Macho Hill
April 17, 2020
Melatonin is front and center in the discussion of recommended sleep aid supplements on just about any parenting blog or social networking group. The supplement can easily be found on just about any grocery store shelf. But the question remains: Is this popular supplement the best choice? ...
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Camp Isn’t Just for Kids

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
April 15, 2020
Hey parents, when was the last time you rode a horse, challenged yourself on a high ropes course or took a canoe out on a lake? Whether your answer is “Never!” or “Way back when I went to camp as a kid,” family camp may be the opportunity you’re looking for to try something new and reconnect with your spouse and children. Many summer camps in and around Northeast Ohio cater to families several times a year by offering family camps. ...
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Dad Matters: Last Children Outside

By Jason Lea
April 13, 2020

I grew up less than half of a mile from a park with an old stone bridge that New Deal workers built in the 1930s. read more

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Therapeutic Listening: a Sense-ational Approach to Treating the Whole Body 

By Lindsey Geiss
April 10, 2020

“Wow, that’s quite a headset!” the man exclaimed as he stepped outside the post office, peering down at the wide-eyed 5-year-old on on a mission to mail a letter. read

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7 Reasons to Send Your child to Camp

By Mary Ann Blair
April 8, 2020

With summer calendars quickly filling up, it can be hard to try and squeeze in one more thing. However, if you have never sent your kids to a summer

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Teaching Kids Coping Skills in an Uncertain World

By Dr. Jay  Berk 
April 6, 2020

With the unknown future of the coronavirus and the current pandemic, many parents are struggling with what to do with their children, how to manage the situation and what

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Using a ‘Time-Out’ Appropriately Can Provide a Big Boost

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 3, 2020
Time-out or no time-out? It’s a question parents often contemplate when trying to get their child to calm down. A recent study looks at whether taking a time-out has any negative long-term effects on our children. ...
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What’s Streaming: April 2020

By Brandon Szuminsky
April 2, 2020

While April might be the time we normally get our kids outside a bit more as the weather turns warmer, this year we’ve got plenty of extra time for streaming

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