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Why I’m Giving My Kids the Chance to be Bored This Summer

By Jaclyn Musselman
May 23, 2018
While planning activities and family adventures will ensure there's plenty of fun on your children's calendar this summer, also consider leaving some unscheduled time — enough for your kids to get bored. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jaclyn Musselman, from Coffee, Pancakes & Dreams, shares why being bored is okay. ...
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Podcast Episode #8: Parenting, Unplugged (Part 2)

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 23, 2018
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses parenting and technology with a parent panel made up of a local mom and dad. The podcast specifically addresses technology safety and limits. ...
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7 Dental Milestones for Children that Parents Need to Know

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 23, 2018

Just because most newborns don’t have teeth yet, it’s never too early for new parents to start a dental regimen for their baby. read more

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When Should you Open a Bank Account for Your Child?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2018

Parents have a lot on their plate when raising a child. They fill a variety of roles, such as taxi driver, homework overseer and cheerleader. Some parents wait too long

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Tips for Giving Your Baby a Massage

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 18, 2018
Aside from being a great way to bond with your baby, infant massage offers many benefits. It can help ease your baby's tummy troubles and teething pains, boost muscle development, calm him or her when fussy, and soothe them to sleep. From setting the stage to mastering your massage technique, these tips will help you and your baby perfect the experience. ...
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Resources to Help Children in the Wake of a School Shooting

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 18, 2018

By Jessica Dym Bartlett, deputy program area director,
early childhood development and child welfare, Boston, Mass. read more

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Talking to Your Child About Autism

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 18, 2018

Many families wonder when and how to approach sharing with their child that they have an autism diagnosis. There are no clear rules on how or when this talk should

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#CLEMAMA: Disconnect to Connect

By Sara Carnes
May 16, 2018

Moms, Dads…. I’ve got to say I’m a bit overloaded lately. Is it just me? I feel like I have messages coming at me every which way: family, Facebook, Instagram,

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Ohio 529 Plan

Give the Gift of Higher Education for Graduation

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 15, 2018
By starting early, a college savings fund can grow with your child. Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, offers tax-free earnings and withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses, those costs required to attend any federally accredited educational institutions. ...
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Get Ready for Summer Family Activities

By Susan Fox
May 14, 2018

School’s about to be out for the year, which means it’s time to get ready for summer family activities. read more

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