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A Father’s Day Message to My Three Daughters

By Michelle Dickstein
June 15, 2017
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

By Angela Gartner
June 15, 2017

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

By Jason Lea
June 13, 2017

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

By Jason Lea
June 11, 2017

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

By Renee Sanden
June 10, 2017
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

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 6, 2017
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

By Stephanie Prause
June 5, 2017

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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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Testing Your Newborn’s Hearing

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 4, 2017
The Early Hearing Loss Detection and Intervention program has a clear goal of having every child receive a hearing screening by 1 month of age, a diagnostic hearing test (if the baby did not pass the hospital screening) by 3 months of age, and enrollment in early intervention (if hearing loss is identified) by 6 months of age. Find out why, when it comes to intervention for hearing loss, sooner is better. ...
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Seeing Double with Dads of Twins

By Ashley Weingart
June 3, 2017
In honor of Father’s Day, we talked to some dads who are doing double duty as fathers of twins. Learn more about their wild and wonderful experiences, plus pick up some parental advice that any mom or dad would find useful. ...
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Strategies for Managing your Child’s Behavior During the Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 31, 2017

You’ve finally got the school routine down. Lunch packing, remembering to fish out the crumpled worksheets from the backpack every night (if you’re an overachiever, you’ve managed to get your

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