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Send Vacation Woes Packing with these Family Travel Tips

When planning a trip with the kids, parents try to think of all the unexpected situations and plan accordingly. You bring extra wipes, diapers, changes in clothes, and stockpile snacks

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Having a Discussion with Tweens and Teens is a Tool in Suicide Prevention

The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” has been a topic of interest among teens, national media and adults. It depicts a series of tapes created before a teen’s suicide. The

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Make your Child’s Sleepover at their Grandparents’ House a Dreamy Success

The time will come, whether you are ready or not, when Grandma and Grandpa will ask if your precious child can sleep over. Even for experienced parents, the mere thought

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A Father’s Day Message to My Three Daughters

For 18 years I did not celebrate Father’s Day because I was raised by a single mom. Father’s Day was just not on my radar until my husband and I had kids of our own. My girls are only 5 and 3 years old, but they’ll be able to read one day. Here is what I would like my daughters to know about their dad this Father’s Day. ...
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Editor’s Review: Fidget Spinners

Bottle flipping is so 2016 for kids right now. The new craze? Fidget Spinners. They’ve been seen at school, plus local baseball fields, parks, and playgrounds. This airplane propeller-like toy

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Welcome to Parenthood

Parenting is like my grandma joining Facebook… or Christopher Columbus sailing to the New World. You’re constantly discovering new things that millions of people already know about. I have a

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Beyond ‘Rubber Duck’ — A ‘Sesame Street’ Deep-Cut Playlist

Sesame Street is a minor miracle. It’s an educational show that children like and parents can stand (depending on one’s Elmo tolerance.) read more

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Playground Etiquette for Kids and Parents

To help everyone at the park coexist peacefully, here are five ways for your kids to practice good manners and make your time at the playground more enjoyable. Most of all, remember that playgrounds are made for fun and play. ...
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Northeast Ohio Summer Safety Tips

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

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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