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5 Tips to Help Siblings Bond

By Lyndsey Frey
November 6, 2017
Swiping toys, pushing, screaming and crowding each other’s space comes with the territory of having two or more kids. It’s the natural ebb and flow of family life — and a significant part of growing up. However, research shows that helping siblings bond is crucial to raising happy, well-adjusted children. ...
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Ohio adoption agencies

Adoptive and Foster Parents Open their Doors to Kids in Need

By Angela Gartner
November 4, 2017
In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we highlight the need for foster and adoptive parents in the greater Cleveland area, as well as feature some local families who have opened their homes and a few of the resources that help to ease the transition. ...
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Childrens dentists in Cleveland, Ohio

Taking Kids to the Dentist: Establish Healthy Habits Early On

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 31, 2017

Every parent loves to see their child smile, but many overlook the importance of routine dental cleanings for their children. As with adults, any sugars they eat can react with

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

October is Protect Your Hearing Month: How to Detect Early Hearing Loss in Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 22, 2017
Being able to hear is essential for developing speech and language. However, in Ohio 1.5 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss. The incidence rises to 3-6 in 1,000 by the time a child reaches school age. Two red flags that a child may have a hearing loss are if the parents have concerns regarding their child’s hearing or if the child has a speech, language or developmental delay. Learn more warning signs here. ...
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Welcome to the Inaugural Toddler Olympics

By Jason Lea
October 20, 2017
Events will be held this Saturday on the front lawn, at the grocery store, playground, and that one Cracker Barrel where you’re still not allowed back. ...
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Kids and Divorce: the Benefits of Respectful Co-Parenting

By Susan Fox
October 20, 2017

Are you divorced or separated from your spouse? It can be stressful facing life after divorce or during separation when it comes to dealing with your ex-spouse. read more

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My “Sliding Doors” Day

By Michelle Dickstein
October 19, 2017

Do you remember the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow movie, Sliding Doors? In it, Gwyneth dons another, fun to listen to but we all know it’s fake, British accent and we watch

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Commitments Stressing You Out? | Give Yourself Permission to Say No

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 18, 2017
I am a self-admitted over scheduler. I find it nearly impossible to say no to someone who asks if I can volunteer for something. I have served as a Daisy Scout troop leader, cookie mom, softball coach, school council member, volunteer school librarian, field trip chaperone, school fair ticket seller, book sale volunteer, class raffle organizer, classroom craft helper, T-ball coach...the list goes on. And like many of us, I assume that I can make the schedule work somehow—I mean, that’s why we have the crock pot, right? ...
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How to do Art with your Kid if you’re a Neat and Control Freak

By Stephanie Prause
October 17, 2017

Step 1. Back away from Pinterest and pick something easy. Like coloring or basic watercolors. You can do this! read more

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Medication safety tips for kids

Children’s Medication Safety While at the Hospital

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 17, 2017

From over-the-counter medications to prescriptions, herbs, vitamins and more, knowing what your child is taking and when they are taking it will help prevent any potentially harmful interactions. read more

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