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On the Road and in the Air Travel Gear

It’s the last days of the family summer travel season! National Parenting Product Awards provides readers with some options, whether you need games to occupy everyone in the car, sensory-friendly bags or health essentials.  ...
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online in 2026

There are more risks on the internet than ever. That’s true for the adults among us, and unfortunately it’s true for kids too. So here are some simple ways you

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What to Consider When Planning Your Co-Parenting Schedule

A successful co-parenting schedule is one that supports your child’s well-being while allowing both parents to stay actively involved in their child’s life. The best schedule is practical, consistent, and

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Sensory Break Ideas For Kids

A sensory break allows for time to decompress, reset, and receive the input necessary to feel more regulated. Also known as a brain break or movement break, when a child

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 How Can a Parenting Plan Support Both Parents and Children?

When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important decisions they make involves creating a parenting plan. While the end of a relationship can be emotionally challenging, a well-designed

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How to Fix Summer Boo-Boos

Summer is filled with bike rides, pool days, playground adventures and backyard fun. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of scraped knees, bug bites, sunburns and the occasional trip to urgent care. While most summer mishaps can be handled at home, knowing when to seek medical attention can help parents feel more confident when accidents happen. ...
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Cleveland Clinic Children's offers advice for building a kid's self-esteem

When One Parent Is Struggling: What Kids Need Most From the Stable Parent

A child who watches one parent grow unpredictable does not always say so out loud. Instead, the worry shows up in stomachaches before school, in clinginess, or in sudden quietness

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Shared Family Adventure

I was on top of the world when the digital test said “pregnant” for my first child. I remember immediately feeling different and happy. That was our first attempt and

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Why Are Kids So Obsessed with Squishy Toys?

If you’ve stepped foot in a carpool line or your own living room lately, you’ve probably seen it: kids squeezing, squishing and obsessing over toys like NeeDoh. It might look like a passing trend, but according to experts, there’s a lot more going on beneath the squish. ...
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Dad Matters: Welcome to the Usher Scale

Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist and blogger, uses what he calls “The Usher Scale” to guide his and his kids’ entertainment choices. ...
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