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Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?

Whether it’s an unexpected day off from school, a meeting that runs late at work or a last minute invite to an event, at some point there will be a scenario when you consider leaving your child home alone. There’s a lot to think about before you take the first step into a new level of independence with your child.     ...
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Get Your Kids Moving for Success in School

These days, we’re obsessed with success — particularly big book smarts, AP classes, higher education, and a preoccupation with straight As. But piling on the homework and study time doesn’t always yield results. New research shows that physical activity has a positive effect on school performance. Learn more about the study, as well as what you can do to help set up your kids for success. ...
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Magazine Behind-the-Scenes — ‘Winter Cover’

Each month, we will take you behind-the-scenes of our magazine cover shoot.

Looking out the window right now, winter has finally arrived — snow, cold and wind. It’s perfect for

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Summer camps in Ohio

Get Kids Excited about Camp with ‘Glamping’

If your child loves the idea of a summer camp, but hasn’t made the leap to sign up yet, glamping is a way to get them ready early. It

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tips for parents of college students

How to Support Your Teen in the College Planning Process

While it's true teens are fairly independent, it’s important for parents to know that there are many things their teens will need from them as they approach their college process — though it may not be the kind of help you’d assume. ...
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5 Things Parents can do at Home to Prepare Their Child for Kindergarten    

While academics do play a large part of kindergarten readiness, there are other skills that are important for kids to master prior to the transition from preschool. Here are five focus areas besides academics that parents can use to help their preschool age children prepare for kindergarten. ...
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Lessons in Working Together

The big yellow bus that comes down the road to pick up my sons for school provides mixed emotions. It means I can finally start my own work day. However,

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STEM schools in Ohio

Makerspaces: Hands-on STEM labs help bring imagination to life  

To help kids prepare for the jobs of the future, more and more schools are thinking outside of the traditional classroom and are finding hands-on, engaging ways to help students learn through an innovative area called a makerspace. ...
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ice skating in Cleveland, Ohio

Rinks, Gear & Safety Tips for a Family Ice Skating Adventure

With winter in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy seasonal activities in the region. Whether in a serene park setting or a bustling rink with entertainment options galore, ice skating is a family-friendly way to get exercise, fresh air and spend time together. We share tips for the right gear, places to go, and important safety precautions. ...
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healthy recipes for families

Get a Fresh Start in 2019

As the deep cold of winter sets in, it’s human nature to crave hearty, rich comfort foods and to crave the couch instead of the gym. It’s part of the

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