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Summa Akron City First to Offer “Relaxbirth” Device for Women Giving Birth

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 18, 2014
Labor and delivery practices have come a long way and in more recent times, and as medicine has continued to advance, birthing chairs have come into vogue. Now, comes Relaxbirth, a birthing chair offered at Summa Akron City Hospital. ...
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The Playoffs Are Coming to Cleveland

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 17, 2014
Catch the Gladiators, Cleveland's indoor arena football team, in one of their last regular season games before the playoffs, on July 19 vs. the Jacksonville Sharks. Celebrate Cleveland with the team's Terminal Tower Giveaway. ...
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Cedar Point Named A Top Amusement Park

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 16, 2014
Cedar Point is a great place to go for a day of summer fun. The popular vacation destination was recently named one of the top amusement parks in the United States by TripAdvisor in their annual Traveler’s Choice awards. ...
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Enjoy Concours D’Elegance at Stan Hywet

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 15, 2014
Tickets are now on sale for the Concours d'Elegance at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, a weekend of events that begins with a "backyard" barbeque on Stan Hywet's historic West Terrace on September 19 and culminates with the Concours d'Elegance on, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
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Keeping Cuyahoga Falls Drug Free

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 13, 2014

DrugFreeCuyahogaCounty copyIn a widespread collaboration, the Cuyahoga Falls community launched “Not Me, I’m Drug Free,” an anti-drug campaign that unites the mayor’s office, Cuyahoga Falls and Woodridge school districts, police department,

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Spray Sunscreens Might Be Harmful for Children

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 11, 2014
Are all sunscreens safe for your family? Consumer Reports recently stated that spray sunscreen products were best kept away from young children. ...
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500 Racers Heading to 77th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 10, 2014

Soap Box Derby-loNearly 500 kids and their families will be in Akron, Ohio, for a week of activities leading up to the 77th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs on

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Positive Play on the Playground

By Marie Elium
July 9, 2014
Sharing, arguing and cooperating are skills that kids can learn at an early age, often first within the confines of a small playgroup and usually well before school age. Parents play a key role in helping their children learn basic friendship skills on and off the playground. ...
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Compassion Corner: Help Is Available For Those Affected By Domestic Violence

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 9, 2014

Each year, more than 50 families from Northeast Ohio come through WomenSafe’s shelter doors. WomenSafe is a non-profit domestic violence shelter and resource center in Chardon that provides free support

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Fenced-In: Playgrounds and Accessible Parks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 9, 2014

Kids On Playground Outdors

Daniels Park Playground, 38401 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Willoughby. “The playground was built in 2001 and when it was built we decided to completely fence it in,” says Judean Banker, the

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