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Toddler Talking: Ages & Stages of Speech Development

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 27, 2018
While all children reach milestones at different rates, there are general guidelines that can be expected as part of normal development. Since speech development is an essential building block in your child's ability to communicate, it's important to monitor. Use this timeline to determine whether your child's speech is developing at the desired rate from birth to age 5. ...
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Camp Fairs Can Help Jump Start a Happy Summer for Your Child – And You!

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 21, 2018
Attending a Camp Fair is an easy way to get motivated for planning a summer of enrichment and adventure for your child. But it’s important that the camp or camps you choose are a good fit for your child and your budget. Learn some tips and considerations for attending a camp fair. ...
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‘Untangled’ Author to Speak on Child Development

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 19, 2018
Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School will host psychologist, best-selling author, and columnist Lisa Damour, who will address the topic, “Untangling the Developmental Stages of our Children.” The free event on Feb. 5 is part of the Mandel JDS Middle School Reveal. ...
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Toddler Tantrums: Understand, Manage, Prevent

By Stephanie Prause
January 16, 2018

Ah, yes. Toddler tantrums. Does any parent get through these years entirely without them? If so, I’d like to meet you and shower you with gifts and awe. Already at

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Managing Middle School Stress

By Elana Hunter
January 16, 2018
Surviving middle school can feel like juggling, and keeping all the balls in the air can be stressful: academic accomplishments, social demands, changing appearances, and more. The best way to avoid a meltdown is to recognize the early warning signs. Here are some tried and true tips to guide your tween through these years. ...
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A Post-Holiday Open Letter to the Inventors of Elf on the Shelf

By Renee Sanden
January 14, 2018

Dear Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell,

I’d like to first start off by thanking you for inventing Elf on the Shelf. It’s a wonderful idea and has helped me tremendously.

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8 Things Nurses Want you to Know About Your C-Section

By Janine Kelbach
January 9, 2018
Having a cesarian section can be scary to many moms, even if you’ve had one before. While a lot of information is published about stages of labor and how to tackle labor pain, there isn’t as much on how to prepare for a c-section. These tips will help you cope with some of the unknown fears about the procedure before you reach the labor and delivery room. ...
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10 Snow Day Activities to Keep Boredom at Bay

By Denise Koeth
January 8, 2018

“Snow day!”

It’s the term kids love and parents sometimes dread. After the initial excitement wears off, a chorus of “I’m bored!” begins to echo throughout the house. read more

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Prep for Preschool: How to Choose a School and What to Expect

By Michelle Dickstein
January 7, 2018
Determining if preschool is the right step for your child and your family is a big decision, and there are many different factors to consider. We spoke with several early childhood educators in the region, who offer tips on determining whether your child is ready, as well as what to look for in a school and questions to consider when visiting. Plus, students and parents weigh in on why they love preschool. ...
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Ways Parents can Improve their Child’s Speech at Home

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 7, 2018
There are many ways parents can help their children improve their speech at home, including reading books, retelling the events of the day, and encouraging older children to write. Learn about these and many more, as well as a local communication playgroup that mixes fun with the practice of building communication skills. ...
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