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Why it’s OK to ‘Spoil’ a Baby

By Michelle Dickstein
August 15, 2018

Everyone has an opinion on how to handle a baby. Swaddle the baby. Don’t swaddle. Keep the baby in a bassinet in your room. Keep the baby in his

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30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Besides ‘How Was School?’

By LJ Kunkel
August 13, 2018
If you’re like most parents, the first thing you say to your children when you see them after school is likely, “How was your day?” If you're tired of one-word answers, tweak your question to be more open-ended, encouraging a more specific answer and giving you insight into your child’s world. ...
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Getting Ahead of the Game: Balancing Your Student Athlete’s School and Sports Schedule

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
August 11, 2018
Many families struggle to find a balance between their child’s academic and athletic schedule. It’s easy for school projects and homework to get lost in the shuffle of practices and game days. Stay organized this school year with tips from coaches and parents on how to help your child excel in the classroom and on the field. ...
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Shortage: What You Need to Know for Back-to-School

By Lindsey Geiss
August 9, 2018

Epinephrine is the only medication and first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food, insect stings or bites, drugs or other allergens. A synthetic form

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Know the Law in Ohio: Breastfeeding in Public

By Angela Gartner
August 8, 2018
Given that August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it’s important to know the law when it comes to feeding your baby in public. Learn the details here. ...
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Back-to-School Tools and Learning Products

By Elena Epstein
August 7, 2018
Whether your child is heading to daycare, preschool or college, National Parenting Product Awards recommends some apps, games and other products to help everyone start off the school year right. Check out this year's top-rated products. ...
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Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, August 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 3, 2018
Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. ...
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How to Help your Child with Common Anxieties and Worries Before Class Begins

By Michelle Dickstein
August 2, 2018
August marks the end of summer and for some families, it is hard to enjoy the last days of summer knowing school anxieties are right around the corner. Learn how to ease these feelings by modeling appropriate coping skills and normalizing some of your child's reactions. ...
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Game Play: Benefits of Youth Sports go Beyond the Field or Court

By Kerry Prater
August 1, 2018

Getting your child active in sports benefits them well beyond giving their game consoles a rest. Along with fresh air and exercise, children gain valuable social skills. Such skills

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Summer Festivals in the Cleveland/Akron Area: August & September 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 31, 2018
Find family-friendly fun throughout the rest of the summer and into fall with this lineup of festivals taking place in Northeast Ohio. A variety of happenings ensures there's something to fit every family's interests. ...
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