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Camp Counselors: Part Teacher, Part Coach, Part Friend

By Marie Elium
May 1, 2014
From leading songs to encouraging new activities, camp counselors are the ones who work closely with your child throughout their camp stay. When hiring counselors and aides, camps look for individuals who can relate to children and be strong leaders while bringing a sense of fun to the job. ...
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Fearless Dad: Stay-at-Home Tangles

By Vincent OKeefe
May 1, 2014
For this dad, taking care of girls can be a hair-raising experience. Both daughters inherited voluminous hair from their mother and a stay-at-home dad finds it's a daily effort to learn how to manage the girls’ hair. ...
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Memory Makers

By Amanda Lloyd
May 1, 2014

Here are a few ideas to implement early on in your child’s academic career that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. read more

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Gift Ideas for the College-Bound Student

By Amanda Lloyd
May 1, 2014
Send the freshman off to campus with these necessities, and they’ll be writing home for more. These small gestures are a great way to make your student feel at home even if they are far away at school. ...
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College Planning & Saving

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 1, 2014
Whether it’s years away or just around the corner, college is an expense most families worry about. No matter what the circumstance, there are several ways to help fund your child’s higher education when the time comes. ...
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Start Planning Your Summer Celebration

By Amanda Lloyd
May 1, 2014
This summer will bring many more reasons to throw a party — like birthdays and graduations. Here are some ways to have fun throughout this season. ...
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Growth Can Be a Running Issue

By Mary Ellen Bramwell
May 1, 2014
As adults, we’ve probably figured out how to find shoes that fit our feet, but how do you buy shoes for your children? They don’t always communicate effectively, not to mention their feet are growing — and often rapidly. ...
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Compassion Corner: May Is National Foster Care Month

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 1, 2014
National Foster Care month brings two things to remember — ­honoring foster parents and recognizing there is still a need for kids to find homes in the community. ...
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Protect Kids Against Food Allergies

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 1, 2014
The fact is, food allergies are on the rise in the U.S. and they affect more than 6 million children, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ...
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Helping to Clear the Air About Allergies

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 1, 2014
“Ah-Choo” may be commonly heard around town this time of year as children — and adults — fight the various spring air elements. Here is some information to better prepare you for this allergy-filled season. ...
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