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Northeast Ohio Summer Safety Tips

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 6, 2017
It’s no secret to Northeast Ohio residents, when the gray clouds finally give way to sunny and clear skies, most of us rejoice at the sight. Summer is the season we generally look forward to, with its warm temperatures and outside play, both in and out of the water. While each season brings its joys, it also comes with hazards. Akron Children’s Hospital shares some tips on how to safely celebrate the summer. ...
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The Three Pieces of Baby/Toddler Travel Advice I’d Use Again

By Stephanie Prause
June 5, 2017

Before our first vacation as a family of three, I did A LOT of research. I scoured google, Pinterest and mommy blogs (the trifecta!) to make sure I was as

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Testing Your Newborn’s Hearing

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 4, 2017
The Early Hearing Loss Detection and Intervention program has a clear goal of having every child receive a hearing screening by 1 month of age, a diagnostic hearing test (if the baby did not pass the hospital screening) by 3 months of age, and enrollment in early intervention (if hearing loss is identified) by 6 months of age. Find out why, when it comes to intervention for hearing loss, sooner is better. ...
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Seeing Double with Dads of Twins

By Ashley Weingart
June 3, 2017
In honor of Father’s Day, we talked to some dads who are doing double duty as fathers of twins. Learn more about their wild and wonderful experiences, plus pick up some parental advice that any mom or dad would find useful. ...
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Strategies for Managing your Child’s Behavior During the Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 31, 2017

You’ve finally got the school routine down. Lunch packing, remembering to fish out the crumpled worksheets from the backpack every night (if you’re an overachiever, you’ve managed to get your

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Making Sure your Child is Kindergarten-Ready

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 30, 2017

It’s the time of year when many parents are stressing about kindergarten registration and readiness evaluations. read more

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New Treatment Options for Kids in Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2017
Parents of children who are in speech therapy may be interested in several new treatment options, including SmartPalate, which allows kids ages 8 and older and adults see their tongue movements during speech. Another new treatment, Opti-Speech, uses the captured motion of sensors on the tongue to animate a real-time 3-D avatar tongue. Find details about these and more of the latest therapy options. ...
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Celebrate 529 Day With Ohio’s 529 College Savings Plan

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2017
529 Day — May 29 — highlights the importance of saving now for your child’s future college education in a 529 college savings plan, whether the future is 18 years away or three months from now. ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Smartphones

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 27, 2017

Just because the average age for children to get their own smartphones is between 10 and 12 years old doesn’t mean that it’s right for your child. As helpful and

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Why my Family has One Technology-Free Hour Every Day

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 26, 2017

Last summer I spent three weeks without a phone.

In that time I was…challenged. It was hard not to be able to call or text my friends

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