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Summer Camp Lets Kids ‘Unplug,’ Build Relationships

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 16, 2019
With screen time being so common in our everyday lives, kids need to develop solid time management and social skills. A summer camp can be the perfect opportunity to nurture these skills and for a child to grow, form friendships, gain confidence in taking risks, and keep their mind active when class isn’t in session. ...
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Hit the Reset Button on Your Child’s Electronics Usage

By Angela Gartner
January 16, 2019
If you are a parent of a tween who has their own smart device, you are familiar with your kid’s tilted posture when they are looking at the blue lit screen. They likely are watching videos, movies, a popular series or playing games. While these activities are not alarming to some families, others might feel it’s too much, every day. Learn the dangers of electronics addiction and how to set limits. ...
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Growing Empathy: How to Interpret and Address Troubling Behaviors in Your Preschooler

By Barbara Streeter
January 15, 2019

A 3-year-old girl hands out crayons one at a time to her tablemates as if they were her own property — keeping the box close by her side and deciding

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Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
January 14, 2019
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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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

How Sensory Play Helps Developmental Skills

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 13, 2019
Incorporating sensory play with your child's activities can encourage him or her to use their senses. It allows children to discover and investigate the world around them by building nerve connections, which increases their ability to understand. It also can improve language development, social skills, critical thinking skills, and fine and gross motor skills. ...
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These 5 Types of Kids Need a Bag of Marbles

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 11, 2019

Why don’t today’s kids play with marbles?

Marbles should be a hot item for kids. They’re pocket-sized. They’re pretty. They make great noises when you roll them across the floor.

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Get Your Kids Moving for Success in School

By LJ Kunkel
January 11, 2019
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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tips for parents of college students

How to Support Your Teen in the College Planning Process

By Kristina Dooley
January 8, 2019
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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‘Hello, I am a Fortnite Mom’ — 3 Things I Learned

By Angela Gartner
January 7, 2019

“No!”

“Come here.”

“What are you doing?”

If sounds like this is coming from your child’s room, they might be playing an online game with their friends such as Fortnite

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5 Things Parents can do at Home to Prepare Their Child for Kindergarten    

By Denise Koeth
January 7, 2019
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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