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Math Homework Struggles: Practice makes perfect when parents want to help with skills

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
February 22, 2025
For parents who find they need to brush up their own skills when faced with calculus, algebra or even multiplication tables, it’s not too late. It’s just time to apply the approaches used for today’s learners. ...
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How Family Meal Planning Promotes Healthier Lifestyles

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 16, 2025

Every parent has experienced this at some point (many experience it on a daily basis): dinner feeling like a battle instead of a nice family meal.  read more

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Why Do Teenagers Eat So Much?

By Lori Orlinsky
February 15, 2025
If you’ve got a teenager, chances are, your fridge is constantly scarce. It seems like once a child reaches the teenage years, they instantly go from eating a normal amount of food to ravaging through everything that’s not nailed down to the wall. But why? ...
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Time Management Tips for Kids: How Parents Can Help

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 15, 2025

Helping children develop a sense of time early on makes daily life smoother for both them and their parents while also building lifelong habits. When young learners have a structured

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How to Keep Your Children Happy During Difficult Times

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 12, 2025

As much as we all might for life to go according to plan at all times, that doesn’t always happen. In fact, we can often find ourselves in less-than-perfect situations

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Hawken School’s Unique School Calendar Supports ‘Deep Dive’ into Areas of Student Interest

By Sponsored Content
February 10, 2025
Sponsored Content. Hawken’s teachers and administrators nearly 15 years ago revised the school calendar to accommodate Intensives, which have become a hallmark of Hawken’s high school education at both the Upper School in Gates Mills and the Mastery School of Hawken in University Circle. ...
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100 Ways to Spread Kindness and Love

By Denise Koeth
February 6, 2025
February, the month of love, is a perfect time to work alongside our children to spread kindness and show our love for those around us­­—in our own homes, at school and in our community. Families with kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, can find ideas from our extensive list of fun and simple acts of kindness.  ...
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Supporting Your Child’s Passion for Science: A Parent’s Guide

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 31, 2025

Every child is a little scientist at heart, always asking questions and exploring the world. If your child has a special interest in science, you might be wondering how to

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Connecting for Kids Offers Three Free Resource Fairs in Northeast Ohio 

By Sponsored Content
January 27, 2025
To assist local families in finding help for their children ages 0-22 years, Connecting for Kids will offer three free resource fairs in Northeast Ohio. Parents and caregivers will be able to visit with more than 70 providers at each fair to explore options for those experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, academic struggles, developmental delays or disabilities. ...
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Easing Preschool Anxiety: 6 ways parents can help their little ones thrive

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
January 22, 2025
Starting preschool is a big step for your child, and it’s natural for them (and you) to experience some anxious feelings. Common triggers for preschool anxiety include separation from parents, fear of the unknown, or new routines and new social settings. With a little preparation and encouragement, you can ease your preschooler’s anxiety and set them up for a positive early education experience.  ...
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