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Parenting

‘Your Phone is not Your Property’ and Other Screen Time Rules I Give my Kids

Ten people sharing space under our one small-ish roof means that privacy is a premium luxury. It’s obviously something that is mandatory while using the restroom, taking a shower or

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Important Safety Rules to Teach Your Children

Every responsible parent is concerned about their children’s safety. At the same time, it is important for kids to socialize at a young age and be able to have a

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Lake County Captains Launch Rookie Readers Program

The Lake County Captains Reading Program is expanding to reach pre-K children through a literacy initiative at pediatric and family medicine practices in Lake and Geauga counties, thanks to support from PNC Bank and the Lake Health Foundation. ...
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5 Fun Budget-Friendly Winter Activities to Do With Your Kids

It can be challenging to find activities for your children in the winter. During the summer it is pretty easy because if there is nothing on the calendar, the kids

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Joanna Hardis, Cleveland, Ohio

Don’t be Seduced by January’s Messages

As I write this, I’m bracing for the onslaught of January ads, each one trying to speak over the other promoting self improvement: schemes, coupons, Groupons, gadgets and apps to

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Use Hot Chocolate to Increase Your Child’s Language Skills This Winter

It’s January, which means we are spending a LOT of time in the house with our kids. You might be wondering what you can do to keep your kids entertained

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Podcasts for parents and kids

Great Podcasts for Parents (and Kids, Too!)

Until a few years ago, I had never bothered to listen to a podcast. I assumed podcasts were similar to National Public Radio, but for hipsters and nerds. This assumption

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#CLEMAMA: Making a Difference in the New Year

Starting off the new year is always exciting. I think it’s because we all feel that opportunity to make a fresh start: start eating better, get fit, find a new

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Podcast Episode #20: Parent Panel on Family Travel

On the newest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner speaks with father of five Jason Russ and mom of three and travel blogger Leah Yoder, who reminisce about some of their family vacations. This episode is sure to stir up some of your own family vacation memories! ...
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How to Do More (and Less) in 2019

It’s a new year. Have you spent some time recently reflecting on the past year and dreaming of what is in store for you and your family in 2019? Maybe

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