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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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Back-to-School Adjustments: Four Families Share How They’re Handling the School Year

By Sara Macho Hill
October 1, 2020
In this three-part series, Northeast Ohio Parent tracks the back-to-school experiences of four local families. In Part Two, we learn how the families are adjusting to a new normal of learning, whether it’s virtual, hybrid, in-person or at home using a traditional homeschooling model. ...
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Staying Healthy During Flu & Coronavirus Season

By Lisa Galek
October 1, 2020

Fall and winter bring changing leaves, snow flurries and, of course, seasonal viruses. It’s normal for children to get sick, but the risk of COVID-19 adds extra anxiety this time

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Education & STEM Expo East is This Sunday!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 1, 2020
Tickets are still available for our free Education & STEM Expo East, Drive-through Edition, taking place this Sunday at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst. Join in the drive-through goodie bag fun, plus enjoy entertainment from NEO Bubble Soccer and a bubble extravaganza show by Dr. U.R. Awesome! ...
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