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6 Ways to Curb Bullying

By Michelle Dickstein
May 11, 2018
Bullying is a common parental fear. We send our dearly loved children out into the world hoping nothing and no one will harm their tender hearts, but hurt feelings are inevitable. What is a parent to do when the fear of bullying becomes an all-too-painful reality? ...
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DIY Mother’s Day Flower Pot Gift

By Kristin Gambaccini
May 8, 2018
This shabby chic burlap planter idea is a wonderful (and frugal) addition to any front porch or patio. It is simple, extremely inexpensive and absolutely adorable! Using burlap, twine and
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Give Mom the Best Gift for Mother’s Day: A Mental Load Day Off

By Michelle Dickstein
May 6, 2018

Becoming a mother is something many little girls spend their childhood dreaming about. We swaddle our dolls, change pretend diapers, and fawn over our imaginary babies, secretly wondering when

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Seeking Safe Havens: How the Opioid Epidemic has Affected the Foster Care System

By Angela Gartner
May 6, 2018
There is an increase in the number of kids going into foster care due to the opioid epidemic. Child welfare agencies across Northeast Ohio are seeing firsthand the impact it has on the family unit when a parent is a substance abuser. Children are likely to be removed from that environment until mom, dad or both recover, or they could be placed permanently. Agencies are hoping new foster parents answer the call to help kids in need. ...
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Becoming a M.O.M. (Master of Meditation)

By Beth Rowles
May 5, 2018

The 4-year-old is screaming because she wants my help and her “legs are too tired” to walk the four feet over to me. I’m not sure whether to laugh or

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Podcast Episode #7: Modern-Day Parenting in a High-Tech World

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 5, 2018
In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with Victoria Prooday, a registered occupational therapist and the founder and clinical director of a multidisciplinary clinic, who answers the question, “Why are our children so bored at school, cannot wait, get easily frustrated and have no real friends?” ...
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I Thought I Knew how to Research. Then I had a Baby.

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 4, 2018

I thought I knew how to research.

I had, after all, written the book on it: a doctoral dissertation in Rhetoric and Composition. I had taught thousands of students both

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Danita Harris on Being Mom: Cleveland News Anchor Gets Real About Motherhood

By Kristen J. Gough
May 2, 2018
Chatting with Danita Harris seems a bit like catching up with that old high school friend, the one who’s always got your back and doesn’t put on pretenses. Harris’ approachable vibe is no doubt a big reason why she’s become a favorite among local news anchors. With a busy schedule that includes the newscasts, speaking engagements, community events, her own ministry and being a mom, Harris often is asked how she manages it all. She shares how she fills all her roles, including her favorite one: Mom. ...
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Easy Market Flower Pallet

By Kristin Gambaccini
May 1, 2018
Everyone seems to be using pallets in decor lately. Some projects are a bit more labor intensive and involve totally deconstructing a pallet. Others require a lot of tools and
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May is National Foster Care Month

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 1, 2018

National Foster Care Month is a time to recognize that we each can play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. This month, we’ll

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