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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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Keep Tricks out of Treats During Halloween Fun: Make this Halloween safer for kids with allergies

Trick-or-treat can be a big stressor for families of children with food allergies, but there are some age-appropriate strategies parents can use to have a fun and safe Halloween. ...
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Reading Room: October 2024 Book Picks for Kids

Looking for some great seasonal reads for your kids? Here’s a list of books to try. Put these on your library wish list or gift them to someone you know. ...
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Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

This recipe is the ultimate fall comfort food! Cheesy mac meets pumpkin for an added nutritional value. ...
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