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Is Your Child Ready for a Sleepover? 6 Steps to Avoid Anxiety

An invitation to a sleepover may both thrill and terrify your child, but a little preparation and encouragement can help him or her move more comfortably from play dates to

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First Steps to Preventing Child Abuse

The first step to prevent such abuse from occurring is to become aware of your community’s resources, know the warning signs and have open dialogue with your child. ...
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Spring Break Ideas for Families in Northeast Ohio

Warmer weather has finally arrived and so has spring break for many kids. If your family is planning to stay around the region, here are some activities and places to go that are fun for the whole family. ...
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Set Up Your Child’s Camp Experience

Gathering information, talking with camp directors and visiting the facilities go a long way toward ensuring a good summer camp match for your child. ...
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#CLEMAMA — Learning to Juggle: 3 Helpful Tips for Raising Busy Kids

SaraWe’re a busy family. Does that sound familiar? I’m sure it does; we’re all so busy these days. How do we keep it all balanced? Keeping my kids involved in
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Does Teen Stress Really Exist?

As parents, it’s hard to know how to guide your teen and support their needs to become strong, independent adults. Teen stress is a very real issue. Most likely, he or she is overloaded. ...
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Pregnant? Explore Your Alternative Birth Options, Trends

From hypnobirthing to water labor, more women are exploring alternative options to a conventional labor and delivery experience. read more

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The Bottom Line on Cloth Diapers

Carie Garrett, owner of Baby Bottoms Diaper Service, which serves families in the Akron area, and a registered nurse, provides some answers about cloth diapers and how they work. ...
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Understanding and Helping Children through Pain

Whether it’s sharp or dull, off and on or constant, pain can be a real pain at times. With the ability to interrupt time with family, lessen productivity at work

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Parent Tip of the Week: Halloween Safety

Halloween isn't far away, which means that most kids will be enjoying trick or treat fun this weekend. Here’s a tip that isn’t commonly shared, along with more safe ways to enjoy the holiday. ...
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