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Let’s All Be Cheerleaders

I want to be a cheerleader. No, not the pom pom wielding kind (been there, done that) but the grown-up kind. The kind who encourages, says kind things, and cheers

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Financial advice for parents

Grocery Trips, Household Chores Can Teach Life Skills as Early as Age 5

There are certain things parents know they need to teach their kids before they go to school: how to use the bathroom, feed themselves, tie their own shoes and put

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Treating mental health issues in children

Children and Mental Health: Recognizing Problems Early

When it comes to caring for a child, it’s easy to spot a physical injury, like a broken bone, because it can be seen. However, many mental health disorders are

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Declutter your house with this expert advice

Decluttering Made Easy: Reclaim Your House After the Kids go Back to School

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to send the kids back to school and reclaim your household. After a summer of camps and goofing around inside,

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Creating a budget for college students

For Your Child Heading to College, it’s Time for Budgeting 101

Budgeting can be difficult for a broke college student, but that is when it’s even more important. And it can be done by following five simple steps.   ...
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Goldfish Swim School offers shares benefits of year-round swimming

5 Reasons to Stay in the Pool after the Kids go Back to School

Even though beach and pool season is coming to a close here in Northeast Ohio, the experts caution that families should not put away their swimsuits and goggles quite yet. Learn the advantages of year-round swimming for kids. ...
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Meal prep and healthy snack choices for busy parents.

Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families

Back-to-school time brings a return to busy schedules, leaving many families scrambling to find the time to prepare fresh, healthy meals and snacks. Learn a few tips to make meal prep easier, plus healthy snack suggestions for kids and adults. ...
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Making the Transition from Summer Days to School Days

As the lazy, hazy days of summer melt away like a popsicle on the hot pavement, family thoughts turn to the approach of the school year. While many parents eagerly

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Explaining kids' doctor visits and vaccination schedules

The Need for Children’s Wellness Visits

Learn how to prepare yourself — and your child — before their next wellness visit. From vaccines and common parent concerns to explaining the visit to your child and easing worries about getting a shot, we offer tips to make the appointment go smoothly. ...
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Food chaining for kids who are picky eaters

Food Chaining: Double the Number of Foods Your Child Eats

Getting your toddler or preschooler to stop playing and sit down to dinner is challenging enough, let alone getting them to eat the nutritious meal you just prepared. For some kids, fussy eating is a fleeting stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience for everyone involved. Learn about food chaining for picky eaters, including examples to use with your own child. ...
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