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Making it Count: Marine Corps Veteran Balances Single Dad Life

Afghanistan war veteran and single father Ryan Hagen wears many hats on a daily basis.  

The 29-year-old balances work, fatherhood and serving as the chair of a veterans group at

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The Joy of Face Painting

My son likes to have his face painted.

That’s good because it encourages his imagination and makes for great Instagram fodder.

It’s bad because it costs me money.

It doesn’t

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tips for ohio parents

Is Your Child Ready to Baby-Sit?

Baby-sitting has been a favorite first job of teens for generations, but being entrusted with the care of younger children is a huge responsibility. The right age to start varies, depending on the sitter’s maturity level and the ages and needs of the children being watched. Find out if your tween or teen is ready for the role. ...
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To My Daughter who has Red Hair

Daughter, you are one year old now and people have started to comment on your hair.

It is the color of orange sherbet—strawberry blonde, in the parlance—but most people will

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Podcast Episode #9: Helping Teens Handle Stress

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses ways to handle the stress and anxiety that comes with being a teenager. Her guests include teachers, academic life coaches, school psychologists and the founder of Life Success for Teens. ...
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things to do with kids in Cleveland, Ohio

Celebrate Father’s Day with These Dad-Approved Activities

Dads are busy guys — whether it’s serving as a proud parent or being reduced to an unpaid taxi driver. When they do get rare quality time with the kids, it's a great opportunity to make lasting memories by heading into the wilderness of their own backyard. In celebration of Father’s Day, we share six adventures to do with your kids — dad-style. ...
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Find Your Family’s New Summer Schedule

Kids look forward to the summer and being free of school, but at the same time, many parents may feel a small twinge of panic when they think about the

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I’m Afraid to Travel with My Kids

My husband and I traveled a lot before having kids. We loved visiting new places but also going back to our favorite spots. On our list of travels is San

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Your Child’s Speech Development: Birth to 5 Years

Though every child develops at a different rate, there are certain speech milestones that can be expected. Use this helpful timeline, which provides information for every age from birth to 5 years old, to determine whether your child’s speech is developing at the desired rate. ...
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Win a Jump Start Clinic or Month of Lessons from Goldfish Swim School!

School’s out for the summer — everybody in the pool! Goldfish Swim School offers both weekly perpetual lessons and Jump Start Clinics by the week during the summer months. read

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