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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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Helping Dads Make Connections

There are fathers who’ve been there and are trying to create opportunities for dads to connect and talk about the kind of parenting issues that matter to them. These small communities are where fathers find support, friendship, and honest conversations about modern fatherhood. ...
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5 Costs of Family Transition You May Not Consider

The costs of family transition can be pretty surprising and might catch you off guard if you aren’t prepared when going through divorce or separation. Some can be high enough

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The Dublin Irish Festival is a Can’t-Miss Family Experience That’s Worth the Drive 

Sponsored content. Mark your calendars: the 39th Dublin Irish Festival will be at Coffman Park July 31 through August 2. The festival is thoughtfully designed for the whole family from start to finish, including a sensory-friendly calming space.  Also, the entertainment lineup features 60 acts and more than 800 performers. ...
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