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Tips for Managing Finances with your Significant Other

Financial problems make up one of the leading causes of divorce. The emotional effects of money impact the quality of life for both partners — and fighting about money adds

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Nix Airport Anxieties when Traveling with Baby

Airplanes can be a source of anxiety for parents with young children, even before they take off from the runway. Restrictions, security gates, crowds and the added luggage might scare

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The Latest Baby Gear is both Adorable and Functional

With each new baby comes new gear. Sometimes the sheer variety of products can feel overwhelming, thanks to all the claims of “new and improved” items. While it's ultimately up to parents to know what’s best for their baby, here are some highlights when it comes to trendier — yet functional — baby products on the market right now. Plus, find out which items our Northeast Ohio Parent editors can't live without when it comes to caring for their little ones. ...
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Navigate Toddler Roadblocks When Traveling

Beach vacation with a toddler? Yeah, right! Most parents gawk at the idea of traveling to the grocery store with their toddler, let alone an extended trip away from the

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Carry On: Babywearing Basics

Having your hands full after your baby is born is an understatement. Babywearing can become a next best solution to any parent. It can be helpful so mothers can nurse on the go and nurture a child’s craving for closeness anytime — even while multitasking. Learn about the benefits of babywearing, the types of slings, wraps and carriers available, and where to turn for more information. ...
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Ohio Bill Introduced to Help Breastfeeding Moms

House Bill 13, introduced last month, would permit a mother who is breastfeeding her baby to be excused from jury service. State Rep. Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville) proposed the bill after a constituent told her about an experience while serving on a jury while breastfeeding. ...
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How to Fit more Family Time — and Some ‘Me Time’ — into your Schedule

Finding quality family time as a working parent is really tough, not to mention getting some grown-up “me time,” too. Here are five real-life-tested tips to give yourself more time

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Local Moms Create Free Babysitting Exchange App

The average U.S. family spends more than $1,000 a year on babysitting, according to two Akron moms who believe they have hacked the babysitting problem. read more

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Child Developmental Chart and Age-Appropriate Toys

While each baby and child develops at a slightly different rate, there are some general guidelines that parents can expect. This developmental chart lists some skills typical of a child's development from infancy through 5 years old, and also offers parents some suggestions for age appropriate toys and activities to do with their children. ...
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Helping Children Through Divorce

More than one million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce or separation each year.

A recent report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the ways

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