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Healthy Kids Begin with Involved Parents

According to Buckeye Health Plan, establishing a relationship with a pediatrician is the first step parents can make for the health of their children. The company offers the following facts

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Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy

This helpful list provides a rough outline of when certain motor and cognitive development milestones occur in infants and young children. Also, find out what parents can do at each age and stage to stimulate learning and promote literacy. ...
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Choosing a School for Your Child with Special Learning Needs

Choosing a school for a child with unique learning needs can be overwhelming; often the hardest part is knowing where to start. While every family will make decisions based on their child’s individual needs and circumstances, these common considerations — including therapies, communication, family support, and more — can help guide you through the process. ...
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8 Ways Kids can Help the Environment

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, here are some easy, kid-friendly ways to teach your children about taking care of the environment. read more

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Camp of the Week: Musical Fingers

Musical Fingers offers Summer Classic Rock and Contemporary Christian Rock camps with the same goals at its year-round music therapy and music education classes: let kids have a blast creating music, elevate their self-esteem and instill a deep-seated love for music; and help special needs individuals transform their dis-ability into ability. ...
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Alternative Schooling Series, Part 1: Available Options

Is there anything wrong with traditional schooling? Are there other options that may suit my child better? read more

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Honesty is the Best Policy in Conversations with Kids

We’ve all been there, or will be there at some point. Your child asks a question that calls for a “hard talk.” While it may seem easier to skirt the

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#CLEMAMA: Small Actions can Make Someone Smile when they Need it Most

This month, I’m part of a group of more than 1,500 women in Northeast Ohio who have been reading a book called “Zip It,” by Karen Ehman, which challenges

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Make the Visit to a Grandparent’s Residential Facility a Positive Experience for Kids

The reality for many grandchildren is that visits to grandpa or grandma occur within a nursing or residential facility. When family members need special care and reside in a nursing

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Enhancing a Child’s Brain Development

Brain growth in the early years of life occurs at an astounding pace. At birth, the human brain contains about 100 billion cells not yet connected into functioning networks; by age 3, a child's brain has formed 1 trillion connections. The development of these connections is shaped by a child's early experiences. Find out some things parents and family members can do to enhance a young child’s brain development. ...
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