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Podcast Episode #54: Children and Screens

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner and Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra discuss how electronics are shaping our kids' development and lives, as well as what to do about technology addiction and cyberbullying. If you have screens in your home, you won’t want to miss this episode. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

7 Fun Activities to Promote Speech and Language in Young Children

Everyday activities can be opportunities to expand learning — particularly for speech and language. Here are seven easy, familiar options you can do at home with your child that offer speech and language cues. ...
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Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

With many families stuck at home juggling working remotely, online learning and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it can be easy to let an otherwise active lifestyle fall

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The Social Media Eventuality: When Should Parents Allow Their Kids to Join?

Social media is one of the primary ways centennials communicate with their peers, local businesses and the global community. It is almost inevitable that your children will ask to create accounts on major social media platforms as they enter adolescence. The question of when they should be allowed to join social media is tricky. No parent wants to see their child left behind, but social media presents a whole new set of challenges. Learn how you and your child can take a safe approach to entering the world of social media.  ...
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An Underwater Twist on Pumpkin Carving With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

If you think carving a prize-winning pumpkin is difficult, try doing it underwater!

Greater Cleveland Aquarium Dive Safety Coordinator Halle M. explains what makes carving underwater such a challenge and

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Getting Kids of all Ages Ready for the Election

The 2020 presidential election is upon us and as adults prepare for an election year unlike any other, many parents are wondering how best to tackle the topic with their

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Virtual Education & STEM Expo 2020: View the Main Stage Sessions

Check out all the Main Stage sessions from our recent Education & STEM Expo 2020 - Virtual Edition, including kindergarten readiness, how to choose a private school, managing virtual learning and screen time, work/school balance and mental wellness for parents and kids, and more. ...
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Homemade Bouncy Ball Experiment

MilliporeSigma has created a number of easy and educational science experiments that can be completed at home with materials typically found around the house. Check out this homemade bouncy ball tutorial, used as part of the Northeast Ohio Parent KidStream video series. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Stuttering Awareness Day – Gabby’s Story

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering affects more than 70 million people worldwide — which is about 1 percent of the population. In the United States, that's over 3 million Americans who stutter. The best prevention tool is early intervention, and Gabby’s story is a perfect example. ...
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Inexpensive Items I Own That Are Worth Their Weight in Gold

It’s pretty typical to save up for things you really want and know you’ll use often — my Vitamix blender, for example, cost a pretty penny, but I use it

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