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Read the 2018-2019 Issue of LiveSpecial – Working It

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 16, 2018
Northeast Ohio Parent is proud to partner with NCJW/Cleveland in the creation of an annual publication highlighting LiveSpecial.com, the free and comprehensive resource for individuals with special needs and their families. The 2018-19 edition, including a digital version, is now available. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

12 Commonly-Used Speech Therapy Terms

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 16, 2018
If your child is involved in speech therapy or may need to be in the future, you'll probably begin to hear professional jargon. Learn some common terms used by speech language pathologists that will help you during your therapy visits. ...
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strep throat in kids

Is it Sore Throat or Strep? Learn the Differences, Symptoms and Treatment

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 14, 2018
Not all sore throats are strep throats. Often, kids have a sore throat because of a virus, which will usually clear up without medical treatment. However, because strep throat is very contagious, infections happen most often during the school year when big groups of kids and teens are in close quarters. Learn the symptoms and treatment of strep throat, plus ways to make your sick child more comfortable. ...
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Getting Things Done as a Parent

By Susan Fox
September 13, 2018

Imagine being in a vacuum floating aimlessly through space. Even in a fictional environment such as this, forces influence you. But let’s go on with this fantasy for a moment…

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Free-Range vs. Helicopter Parenting: Do Kids Need More Freedom?

By Michelle Dickstein
September 13, 2018

Many parents have heard of helicopter parenting juxtaposed to free-range parenting. Helicopter parents are described as overly-involved by hovering over children, and come to the rescue at the first

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High School Extracurriculars: What Matters in the College Application Process?

By Kristina Dooley
September 10, 2018
Jazz Band! Volleyball! Student Council! Grill Club! Today’s teens are shuffling from one after school activity to the next, hoping that their involvement in an array of clubs, organizations and sports teams will make them more attractive candidates in the college application process. What actually makes an applicant stand out? ...
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Is That Toy a Playpen or a Playground?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 9, 2018

In Lifelong Kindergarten, Mitchel Resnick, learning researcher and holder of the best-ever academic title of “LEGO endowed chair” at MIT, describes the conditions that breed creativity. To become creative

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Securing Our Schools: Ohio Districts Prepare for New School Year with Safety in Mind

By Michele L. Bailey
September 8, 2018

Click to read the second installment in our series on school safety, 
Securing Our Schools, Part 2: Addressing Mental Health read more

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car seat recommendations

AAP Updates Recommendations on Car Seats: Keep Children Rear-Facing as Long as Possible

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 7, 2018
In an updated policy statement, the AAP recommends children remain in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat. Previously, it specified children should remain rear-facing at least to age 2. ...
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Prepare Your Child to be the New Kid in School

By Cassi Denari
September 7, 2018

Your child walks into the crowded cafeteria and scans the room looking for an open table. Suddenly all eyes are on him. The huge room goes quiet. His peers have

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