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Kids and Divorce: the Benefits of Respectful Co-Parenting

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

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

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

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

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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Sara Carnes of 95.5 The Fish Cleveland Radio Station

#CLEMAMA: Don’t Take Yourself too Seriously

How many times have you found yourself stressed out and wound up so tight that you feel like you’re just going to burst? For me, the answer is too many

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When to call the doctor for a fever

Fever Checklist: When to Call the Doctor When your Child is Ill

It’s 3 a.m. and your little one is up with a fever. Should you dare call the doctor in the wee hours of the night? Should you treat the fever

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Different types of schools for your kids

School Daze: Finding the Education Option that Best Fits your Family

Let’s face it, a large part of parenting is making tough choices — and regarding your kids’ education, it can seem like an overwhelming task. In a day and age

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Trichotillomania symptoms and treatment

Coping with Compulsive Hair Pulling

Are you noticing bald patches on your child’s head? Is your teen wearing more hats or styling their hair in a certain way to hide part of their scalp? These

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Not-so-Scary Halloween Snacks

Halloween and sweets go hand in hand, but what isn’t so sweet is the amount of sugar our children end up consuming during all the spooktacular festivities. We offer tips and recipes that will help you create festive Halloween treats that are low in sugar and free of artificial colors and flavors. These definitely won’t leave you or your kids feeling tricked. ...
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