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children's consignment in Cleveland, Ohio

Smart Resale: Buy, Sell and end up with Extra Cash in your Pocket

Buying clothes and toys for your kids through resale shows, thrift stores, or garage sales has become very popular. Yet some people find themselves hesitant to try buying

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Youth Futures: Stress Knows no International Borders

Believe it or not, children from across the country and around the globe are experiencing similar types of stress. Factors like living below the poverty line, having dysfunctional families, or

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10 Tips for Talking to a Child After a Tragedy

Tragic events such as the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school are difficult for anyone to comprehend. Diane Snyder Cowan, director of Western Reserve Grief Services, offers the

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FACEtime Therapy Group Aids Teens who Stutter

Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables. Using individual sessions and group activities, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center's FACEtime therapy program is specifically designed to help older children and young teens who stutter and want to communicate more fluently and confidently. ...
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how much sleep do kids need

Growing up Rested: How Much Sleep Kids Need at Every Age

From babes who fight bedtime to teens who skip sleep to surf the net, kids of all ages experience sleep troubles. And regardless of age, all kids need enough rest — sleep deprivation in children is linked to academic trouble, behavior problems and even weight gain. Learn age-specific advice for helping your growing child sleep well, starting tonight. ...
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Things to do with kids in Cleveland, Ohio

Make your Nominations in the 2018 Parent Choice Awards!

Entries are still being accepted for the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards, which seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Nominate your favorite businesses, attractions, family services, and more by March 30, and you'll be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets to Cedar Point! ...
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Cleveland, Ohio sports for kids

How to Make Youth Sports More Affordable 

It’s a nearly two-hour drive down Interstate 69 to Indianapolis from Erika Halliwill’s home in Fort Wayne, Ind. She makes the trip at least two times a week for her

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Kids resale events in Cleveland, Ohio

8 Pro Tips to Score the Best Deals at Children’s Consignment Sales this Spring

With spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning and prepping for the many children’s consignment sales in the region. Make sure you're prepared like a pro with these eight insider tips to help you score the best bargains. ...
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Podcast Episode #2: Parent Panel — the Love Languages of Teens

On the second episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses "The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers," by Dr. Gary Chapman, with a panel of local parents. The book gives tools to help you identify and appropriately communicate in your teen’s love language. Miriam and this month's parent panel discuss the book and share personal experiences with their teens and love languages. ...
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Defining a Speech-Language Communication Disorder

A communication disorder is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. Whether it affects hearing, language or speech, there are many variables to communication disorders. Learn more here. ...
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