Parenting

From candy chutes to pulleys — people had come up with some pretty creative ways to keep kids safe from COVID-19 on Halloween in 2020. Dr. Gina Robinson, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s shares how it's important to think about social distancing for trick-or-treaters this year to avoid any ‘scary’ porch pile-ups. Also, to remember traditional Halloween safety tips from costumes to treats. ...

Jason Lea, "Dad Matters" columnist for Northeast Ohio magazine, shares with us a conversation he had with his daughter about the value of friendship and how life with friends can change. ...

In the October issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, we feature a few party planners and entertainment experiences to choose from around the region. Check out these advertiser listings and see our party planning directory for more opportunities. ...

Since April 2020, Northeast Ohio Parent has been bringing you video and virtual fun each week as part of our KidStream newsletter. Now, we’d like to see what our readers and followers have been up to! Each month, we’ll choose a theme and our followers can submit videos for a chance to be featured in KidStream — plus one lucky winner will win a fantastic prize! ...

As parents, we watch for every milestone — whether you have an infant or school-aged child — with careful caution and hope. We want to ensure our children have the basics down, like eating, talking, and mobility of their hands and feet. When issues do arise, it can be difficult to understand, and we might be tempted to play the blame game with ourselves. But for children who may have any delay, such as with hearing or language, it’s important not to wait. ...

Happily, sleep science can help you create a bedroom that’s a sanctuary for sleep. These simple bedroom fixes could put your child’s sleep troubles to rest. Take a few minutes to improve your child’s sleeping space. ...

Just when you have your child's sleep routine down, you realize it's time for the big kid bed. This can happen without much notice. Here are some ways to make a smooth transition for a better night's rest for you and your child. ...

Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Our 2021 Cover Kids Contest is coming soon, with entries being accepted October 1-31, 2021. Children between the ages of 2 to 15 years old will be considered.  ...

A child’s cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect and support for those affected can be very important. The best approach in a situation like this is to proactively offer specific types of support. There are many acts of kindness, big and small. Here are some tips on how you can support a child and their family during this time. ...

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