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Potty-Training — When is the Right Time for Your Child?

By Childrens Health Team
May 18, 2015
The pressure to potty train can be intense. Your child’s daycare or preschool has set a deadline. You want to keep up with others in playgroup. And, honestly, you can’t wait to ditch that diaper bag. Find out the right age to begin and why rushing the process can be harmful. ...
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Parent Tip of Week: Storage Tips to Prevent Food Waste

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 11, 2015
Help combat food waste and keep your food fresher longer with these tips for properly storing your food the day you buy it. ...
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Save the Date: Bike Helmet Safety Event May 8

By Angela Gartner
May 4, 2015
It's Ohio Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Week. Akron Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids Summit County and the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will provide free bike helmets to children ages 3 to 16. ...
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Is Your Child Ready for a Sleepover? 6 Steps to Avoid Anxiety

By Childrens Health Team
April 24, 2015

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

By Marie Elium
April 20, 2015
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

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 4, 2015
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

By Marie Elium
March 16, 2015
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

By Sara Carnes
March 10, 2015
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?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 26, 2015
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

By Amanda Lloyd
December 10, 2014

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

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