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How to Become a Foster or Foster-to-Adopt Parent

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
National Foster Care month is a great time to honor those in our community who serve as foster parents, but also to remember there is still a great need for kids to find homes in Northeast Ohio. One local agency shares information about the process, detailing what families and individuals can expect along the road to becoming a foster or foster-to-adopt parent. ...
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Ways to Promote Early Bonding with Your Child

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
The parent-child bond grows through everyday caregiving, no matter the age of your child. In the early days (and years) of parenthood, however, there are some behaviors you can practice to actively promote the development of a bond. Because every child is different, there is no magic formula, but a few things can help the process along. ...
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Babies & Bumps Convention to Help New, Expecting Parents in Greater Cleveland

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017
Babies & Bumps is a convention designed to prepare new and soon-to-be parents for all aspects of having a baby. Attendees can expect expert-led seminars that focus on topics related to pregnancy, labor & delivery, newborns & infants, and the transition to motherhood, plus demonstrations, a babywearing test drive area, and a Mom & Baby Market. Plus, find out how to win tickets to the event. ...
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Entries Still Being Accepted for the Northeast Ohio Parent Cover Kids Contest

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 21, 2017
Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Our 2017 Cover Kids Contest deadline is approaching, but there's still time to enter by submitting a candid photo of your child. We will select two winners in each age category. Winners will receive a cover shoot session that will be featured in a 2017-18 magazine! Find all the details here. ...
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13 Signs Your Kid is Graduating from High School — and You’re Totally Losing It

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 21, 2017

If you’re like me, you’ve never paid much attention to “graduation season hoopla” until you realized this is the year that will adorn your child’s tassel on their high school

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Create your own ‘Marriage Boot Camp’

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 20, 2017

In these days of tag-team parenting, those lazy hours spent talking and sharing experiences with a spouse can feel like a distant memory. To stay close, share a highlight of

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Study Looks at Safety, Effectiveness of High Tech Baby Monitors

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 19, 2017

As technology advances, the abundance of smartphone monitors that are aimed at giving parents of newborns more peace of mind have flooded the market. read more

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How is Your Child Developing?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 16, 2017

The list below includes some skills typical of a child’s development from infancy through age 5. Keep in mind, it’s important to remember that children may vary in their development.

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The Weight of Childhood Obesity

By Stacy Rhea
May 15, 2017
About one in five school-aged children (ages 6-19) has obesity. Although genetics and hormonal causes may play a role in some cases of childhood obesity, most causes are due to overeating and under-exercising. Find out what healthcare professionals recommend for parents to help keep kids healthy. ...
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The Importance of a Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 14, 2017
In pediatric neuropsychology, children are evaluated using standardized tests that might include communication skills, visual functioning, or paper and pencil work. A child’s thinking, attention and organization skills, memory and learning, speech/language, visual-spatial skill, academic development, and emotional/behavioral functioning may all be assessed. ...
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