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As Halloween Approaches, Please Don’t Scare the Little Ones

Adults and children alike love the scary fun of Halloween. But for children of kindergarten age or younger, the weeks leading up to Halloween can be an extended nightmare. That’s

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10 Apps and Games for Kids

Many games not only help kids have fun, but also learn. Randy Kulman, founder and president of LearningWorks for Kids, an organization that helps inform and instruct parents on how to enrich and enhance their kids’ digital playtime, provides the following games to try on smart devices. ...
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Focus on Health, Not Weight for Teens

It can be easy for teens to fret about the number on the bathroom scale, especially teens who struggle with their weight. read more

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Take a Stand Against Bullying

Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students of all ages and abilities. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a good time to encourage communication with your kids and help battle bullying; here's how. ...
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Common Classroom Allergy Triggers

Allergies and asthma often translate into missed school days for kids.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology classrooms often have more allergy and asthma triggers than

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An Alternative to Punishment When a Child Misbehaves

This article is courtesy of The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development.

Thomas was only 5 years old, but he knew the rules. He should have known that throwing a

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Helping Your Child Deal with Anger and Frustration

Every kid has a tantrum every now and then, but when a child is experiencing difficulty controlling their temper it can be a really frustrating and challenging time for their parents. Learn expert advice from the Cleveland Clinic on how to help your child navigate these feelings. ...
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Save the Date: Go for Gold at Summer Science Games on August 6

Now, with the Summer Games just around the corner, the Greet Lakes Science Center is getting in on the excitement with its first ever Summer Science Games. Guests of all ages can take part in nine different hands-on events including Archery and Arrows, Space Corn Hole, Long Jump, Sports in Space, Sack Race, Balance at its Best, Life-Sized "Pac Man," Illusions and DIY Putt Putt. ...
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Keep Your Kids Safe this Summer

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine hosted a Summer Safety Facebook Chat, sponsored by Goldfish Swim School, to provide readers with ways to keep their families safe and happy this summer. Here are some tips from the local experts who participated. ...
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