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adoption in Ohio

Adoption Together: Stories of Sibling Groups and the Impact of Parental Opiate and Substance Abuse

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we share the stories of several local adoptive families, as well as the current impact of the drug crisis on sibling adoptions and the foster care system. ...
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Kids and Gaming: How Much is Too Much?

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) made headlines when they announced that “gaming” would be added to the International Classification of Diseases. read more

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How to Make a Sensory Bin for Children

A sensory bin is a container filled with items that provide the user with sensory input. Dependent upon the items, also known as fillers, a sensory bin may provide the

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How the Library Can Help You Save on Your Toy Budget

Did you know that over a child’s lifetime, parents spend approximately $6,500 on toys, according to a 2016 study conducted by the Toy Industry Association? That is a lot

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Tips for New Parents to Reduce Stress

Parents of newborns often find that it can be challenging to be sensitive to themselves, especially when meeting the needs of their baby takes so much time and energy. Learn some relaxation techniques and stress reduction strategies that can help parents adjust to their new role, as well as advice on where to seek help, if needed. ...
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Child Development: Fine Motor, Speech, Language And Hearing

Parents may be so busy waiting for their child’s first steps or words that dozens of equally important developmental milestones may pass them by without being noticed. Parents should pay

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#CLEMAMA: ‘Finding Calm’ as a Parent

Like so many, I struggle with anxiety. Some days are harder than others. As a parent, though, I feel like it not only affects me, but it in turn impacts

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Managing the Halloween Candy Haul

The day is almost upon us in which we will head out with our kids for some Halloween fun! If your neighborhood is anything like ours, your kids will return

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Halloween events for kids in Cleveland, Ohio

7 Tips for Kids with Halloween Fright

While Halloween fun centers around being scared, for some kids, it’s all too real. Some worry is normal, of course, but we don’t want thoughts of goblins and zombies keeping

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5 Vision Problems Common in Kids

Most parents know about eye infection in kids, however, there are more common eye conditions from which a child can suffer. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the condition

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