October 2024

October 2024

Making Middle School Home: finding a sense of belonging

For students who are new to middle school, helping them to make a smooth transition makes a difference so they can take advantage of what these years have to offer.  ...
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5 Picture Books for 5 Moments

Northeast Ohio Parent Dad Columnist Jason Lea has chosen five books that are perfect for specific moments. ...
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Why do Kids Bully Others?

From the playground to the high school halls, it’s an unfortunate truth —bullying exists and only gets worse with age. With the advances in technology, social media in particular, it can seem like there is no escape from this type of behavior. This Bullying Prevention Month, we spoke with some local experts about why bullying behavior occurs and what parents and kids can do to prevent it. ...
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Not-So-Scary Halloween Events Around Northeast Ohio

Fill your calendar with these family-friendly Halloween fun events! ...
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Ohio Aims to Decrease Cellphone Use in Schools

Next school year, Ohio students might find themselves in a pre-Y2K throwback: a classroom without cellphones or very limited use. In May, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring Ohio school districts to create official cellphone policies. While the law leaves the specifics up to each district, the goal is to decrease the amount of time students use their phones during school. ...
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Healthy Social Media: Establishing positive social media habits and boundaries for tweens and teens

Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. As more social networks come on to the scene, it’s important for all of us to learn how to use it in a healthy way. Here's a few ways to help teens find a balance and have a good relationship with these popular platforms. ...
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7 Ways to Deal with Middle School Emotions

Your happy elementary school student suddenly becomes a tween in middle school. It’s no secret to parents that during those years, your child will see a lot of changes, not just academically, but also emotionally and physically. Here are a few tips for parents to consider when navigating this changing emotional time for this age group. ...
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Moving Forward with Art and Music Therapies

There are a number of programs and resources throughout the Northeast Ohio area that support kids with special needs by embracing their individuality with personalized attention and tailored programs through art.   ...
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Help Your Tween Discover Reading

With so many distractions — phones, online games and social media — it might be difficult to get some tweens to sit down and read. Here are a few tips to encourage them to uncover new reading adventures that are age appropriate for them. ...
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Not-So-Scary Halloween: Get in the spirit of the season without experiencing the chills

From big jumping spiders and oversized webs to crazed looking clowns and 12-foot skeletons, Halloween brings out all the thrills and chills of the spooky season. While some kids might feel pure excitement about all the ghoulish decorations, costumes and trick-or-treating, there’s some who may experience some increased fear and anxiety during the Halloween season.  ...
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