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To Pre-K Parents: Take a Deep Breath, Your Kid is OK

My 4-year-old identical twins started pre-K this year, in separate classrooms. I am naturally the kind of mother who does not sweat the small stuff. As one of my friends

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divorce seminar Cleveland, Ohio

Helping Children Through the Impact of Divorce is Topic of Upcoming Conference

"Working Through a Healthy Divorce: Addressing the Developmental Impact on Children" takes place on Nov. 3. In addition to offering continuing education credit for early childhood educators, social workers, therapists and counselors, the conference provides a separate track for parents who may be going through divorce themselves. ...
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Online schools in Ohio

School Choices Abound: Explore a Growing Number of Options for Children’s Education

The list of choices available to families concerning childhood education has grown beyond the traditional options of public, private or parochial schools. Over the last 25 years, charter schools, online schools and homeschooling have joined the list. Learn more about a few of these options. ...
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Out and About With a Newborn and a Toddler: Tips for On-the-Go Parents

Just a few months ago, we welcomed the newest member of our family — a bouncing baby boy, Peter. We are overjoyed, of course, but we are also tired.

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Dig up Some Dinosaur Fun with Your Kids

Dinosaurs are fascinating in general. Add a young child’s curiosity to these complex creatures, and you’re bound to spend countless hours engaging in dino-related activities during playtime. If you’ve got a dinosaur lover at home, here are a few fun and educational toys and books to check out. ...
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Tips For a Fun and Safe Halloween Night

Halloween night has many little ghouls and goblins out and about in search of tricks or treats in their neighborhoods. But before letting the little ones out the door for

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I Traveled for the First Time With my Toddlers and Here’s What Happened

If you know me, you know I run a tight ship when it comes to my kids. Generally speaking, my kids eat at the exact same time every day (give

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Fire Prevention Week: Keep Your Family Safe with These Tips

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three basic but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire — and how to escape safely in the event of one. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Infant & Toddler Hearing Checklist

Typically, a child's hearing is tested at birth and, if it’s normal, is not tested again until approaching age 4. A good indicator of hearing ability is overall speech and language development. Learn some signs of hearing and speech development that may indicate whether or not your child should be screened or tested further. ...
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