Parenting

Toddlers often know what they want, but are not yet able to express their wants accurately to caregivers. When tension builds and frustration mounts due to a communication breakdown, toddlers may experience a full-blown tantrum. These expert tips will help parents keep their cool while helping their child through a communication-related tantrum. ...

Expectant parents who are choosing a doctor for their babies or parents who want to change their child’s current provider can do a free telehealth interview with Akron Children’s primary care providers who are accepting new patients. ...

Are you interested in chemical reactions? Check out this MilliporeSigma video — used as part of the Northeast Ohio Parent KidStream video series — to learn how to make an “elephant” sized reaction! ...

There are hundreds of craniofacial anomalies that are associated with communication disorders, with clefts as one of the subtypes. Speech sound disorders can become a significant problem if the palatal cleft is not repaired early on or the repair was not effective. ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed many lives and daily routines. For foster care and adoption care agencies, there has been an adjustment to the challenges, but there also is still a need to serve families in the community.  ...

Compounding the gift selection problem is the increase in technology-based toys and games. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone giving gifts this year can choose any of these options for the holidays. ...

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Chances are the holidays this year are going to look a little (a lot!) different than most other years. Being prepared for that difference ahead of time can help you and your loved ones avoid disappointment and enjoy yourself. Learn more about planning new/different activities or changing up your holiday traditions and celebrations. ...

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This year, for the ultimate DIY in holiday décor, choose to chop your own from one of Northeast Ohio’s local tree farms. This safe, socially distanced activity supports our local farmers, as well as our environment — and you don’t need to be a full-blown lumberjack to do it.  ...