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Food chaining for kids who are picky eaters

Food Chaining: Double the Number of Foods Your Child Eats

By Lyndsey Frey
August 10, 2017
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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Goldfish Swim School of Hudson

Goldfish Swim School Opens in Hudson, Plans Free Grand Opening Event

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 8, 2017
The new Goldfish Swim School of Hudson provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12. It has highly trained instructors, small class sizes, and shiver-free 90-degree pools. It also offers weekly family swims and party packages. Find out more about the newest area location, including a special Grand Opening event. ...
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“I’m Bored,” Kids Say. Help for Parents on How to Answer

By Angela Gartner
August 7, 2017

It’s a beautiful day outside and my two boys are fighting about turns on the Xbox.

“Go outside,” I say. OK, maybe I yell. read more

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Return to a school year sleep routine

Crash Course: Returning to a School-Year Sleep Routine

By Malia Jacobson
August 7, 2017
Trading summer’s relaxed sleep schedule for a school-year routine is an important part of back-to-school prep. While you can’t make your kids celebrate summer’s end, you can plan for brighter mornings and happier days with these tips. ...
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Crocker Kids takes place in Westlake

Hunt Down some Fun at Crocker Kids on Tuesday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 6, 2017
Crocker Kids — Scavenger Hunt takes place at Crocker Park in Westlake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly event includes crafts, games, custom balloon creations, glitter tattoos and a scavenger hunt with prizes for all participants — plus a grand prize currently valued at more than $1,300 for one lucky winner! ...
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Trends in school supplies for kids

Back-to-School Buys: Trendy Supplies your Kids will Want

By Kristen J. Gough
August 3, 2017

I still recall as a grade schooler dreading the end of summer. The only bright spot with the coming year? Shopping for school supplies. My favorite part was picking out

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5 Back-to-School Tips for Mom and Dad

By Angela Gartner
August 1, 2017

In the August issue, we had a lot of great tips on how to roll back into the back-to-school routine.  For my two sons, 8 and 10, it’s not just

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Enrichment activities for kids in Ohio

Northeast Ohio Enrichment Activities Guide

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 31, 2017

From arts, music, theater and dance to tutoring, nature, sports and more, here’s the rundown of what your child can do after the last class bell rings. read more

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Protect your family from skin cancer with the right sun protection

For Kids and Adults, Sun Protection Should be Part of a Daily Routine

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 29, 2017

Most of us bring out the sunscreen when we’re headed to the pool, but what about a run to the store or on our way to work? read more

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Simply Summer — Editor’s Note July 2017

By Angela Gartner
July 28, 2017

“Can I get something from the concession stand?” is something my boys often ask, whether we are at a ball game, a local festival or even on rainy days at

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