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#CLEMAMA — Get Out Your Cookbook: 5 Meals to Make for Your Family

By Sara Carnes
October 15, 2020

Did you know October is National Cookbook Month?

I’ve found so many great recipes in cookbooks throughout the years. I used to think it was silly to have cookbooks in

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Socially-Distanced Halloween Activities

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
October 13, 2020
Want to celebrate the season while staying safe among COVID-19 concerns? Check out these great suggestions for socially-distanced Halloween fun, whether it's an at-home family event or safely involves friends and neighbors. ...
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Learn About Animal Enrichment With the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 12, 2020
Creating species-specific enrichment for its animals is a huge part of the daily responsibilities of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's wildlife specialists. Why is it so important? We catch up with Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator Alexx Bigham to find out. ...
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Podcast Episode #53: Supporting Your Child’s Online Learning

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 11, 2020
Many parents currently have children who are home doing online learning either full- or part-time. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer for United Healthcare Ohio, who shares specific ways parents can support their children in a virtual environment. ...
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Pursuing Plan B: What to do When Your Plan for This School Year is not Working

By Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
October 8, 2020

When it was time for my daughter to begin kindergarten, I looked at every school option. What did our public school have to offer? What was different about private schools?

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Easy, Eco-Friendly Swaps to Make at the Grocery Store

By Jennifer Bonnar
October 6, 2020

Welcome to Part 1 of what I hope will be an informative series of posts to help you think about grocery shopping through an environmentally-friendly lens. Shopping is hard!! First

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At-Home Fall Fest Ideas for Your Family

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
October 6, 2020
If campfires aren’t your thing and you won’t be venturing out to your favorite fall festivals this year, there are still lots of ways to have fun at home. Here are some DIY ideas for giving an autumn twist to carnival games, crafts and other activities. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

How Hearing Loss Affects Speech-Language Development

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 3, 2020
The first few years of life are a critical time for speech and language development. Children must be able to hear speech clearly in order to learn language. The earlier hearing loss is identified and treated, the more likely the child will develop speech and language skills on par with children who aren’t experiencing hearing issues. ...
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Fire Up Fall Fun in Your Own Backyard

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
October 2, 2020
With its crisp air and early sunsets, fall is the perfect time to build a backyard bonfire or enjoy one another’s company playing games or doing crafts. To get your family started, we share bonfire basics, campfire desserts, safety tips and more. ...
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85 Fun Things to do With Your Little Ones

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
October 1, 2020
Feel like you’ve exhausted your go-to list of activities to keep your little ones occupied at home? We’ve created a fresh new list of the latest websites, apps, toys and simple activities you can do with your toddler or preschooler at home. ...
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