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January 2024

100 Ideas for Winter Fun on a Budget

By Denise Koeth
8 days ago
Families with kids of all ages can enjoy seasonal activities on the cheap in Northeast Ohio, and winter is no exception. The region abounds with free or low-cost things to do during the winter. Check out the following wallet-friendly ideas to create your family’s winter bucket list. ...
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Smart Snacking: Keep Heart Health in Mind During Snack Time

By Melissa Koski Carney
February 2, 2024
While prioritizing nutritious choices for every meal throughout the day is important, one area it may be challenging is snack time. Find ideas to keep heart-healthy. ...
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Put Color in Your Preschooler’s Life

By Joel Hammond
January 28, 2024
Using crayons or colored pencils to draw on pages can be meaningful for early childhood education. Child development research says that the exercise and motion — the how — behind a child’s coloring is far more important than where they’re doing the coloring. ...
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Spelling Out Ways to Help Kids with Writing

By Aisha Taylor
January 25, 2024
Here are a few creative ways to help your child with spelling and grammar. ...
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AI at School: How schools use AI to save time and personalize education

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
January 22, 2024
Generative AI tools could be used by students to cheat or cut corners, but the potential implications of the technology on education go much further. Here's a look at how a few local schools are navigating the new world of AI. ...
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Why Do Babies Smile in Their Sleep?

By Lori Orlinsky
January 14, 2024
Seeing those sweet baby smiles makes it easy to wonder what they are dreaming about. Their next feeding? Their parents? Or, is this simply just gas? We shed some light on the mystery of the newborn smile. ...
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Reading Room: January 2024 Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 7, 2024
January is the time for resolutions. Commit or recommit to reading with your child every night. But make sure to keep it fun for you and for them. Karen Kelly Grasso, children’s librarian at Jefferson Campus of Cleveland Public Library, suggests these popular favorite books to get you started. ...
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8 Reasons to Start Your Summer Camp Search Now

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
January 7, 2024
Now is the time to start thinking about summer camp options for your child. Starting your search now will help you decide on the best fit, plan your budget and get the best price, make accommodations and more.  ...
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NEO Parent Crafting with Kids: Fingerprint Snowman

By Krystin Fletcher
January 3, 2024
Build the perfect snowman while staying warm and cozy inside. ...
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Got STEM? Learning toys to help introduce your child to science adventures

By Elena Epstein
January 1, 2024
Science, technology, engineering and math is a big part of our lives. Whether doing everyday things or in career paths. These toys provide more than just play, but STEM-fun for ages 2 and younger.  ...
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