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Life Under a Log Nature Challenge

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 23, 2020

Northeast Ohio naturalist Marty regularly takes kids and parents on virtual adventures through the “Nature Challenge” video series on his YouTube channel. read more

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5 At-Home Ways to Celebrate Earth Week

By Denise Koeth
April 23, 2020

Earlier this week, April 22 marked the 50th anniversary of the worldwide observance of Earth Day. 

While being under a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic may change the

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Five Ways to Protect Your Children From Online Predators and Human Trafficking

By Kelly Watt
April 22, 2020

April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to educate yourself on child luring and human trafficking. The most important thing you can do

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10 Things to Pack for Summer Camp (and 5 to Leave at Home)

By Heather Tunstall
April 21, 2020

There may still be a chill in the air here in Northeast Ohio, but believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about packing for summer camp. You don’t

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K-12 Schools in Ohio to Remain Closed for Remainder of 2019-20 Academic Year

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 20, 2020

Governor Mike DeWine announced today that K-12 schools in Ohio will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year. read more

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

The Wilson Reading System — an Option for Your Child

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 20, 2020
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a multisensory, research-based reading and writing program for teaching decoding (sounding out words) and encoding (spelling). Unlike other programs that overwhelm the student with rules, the language system of English is presented in a systematic and cumulative manner so that it is manageable. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Make ‘Sound Choices’ in Honor of International Noise Awareness Day

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 19, 2020
International Noise Awareness Day is recognized annually on April 26. Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center offers a special online resource to educate children, parents and teachers about the effects of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Learn the basics here, including how to tell if a sound is too loud and ways to protect hearing. ...
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Supplements for Sleepless Nights? Experts, Parents Weigh in on Melatonin

By Sara Macho Hill
April 17, 2020
Melatonin is front and center in the discussion of recommended sleep aid supplements on just about any parenting blog or social networking group. The supplement can easily be found on just about any grocery store shelf. But the question remains: Is this popular supplement the best choice? ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Launches Online Nature Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 15, 2020
The Online Nature Center provides activities including crafts, coloring pages, scavenger hunts, trivia and more. The center offers resources for all ages, from kid-friendly crafts and outdoor adventures to nature guides and citizen science opportunities. ...
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GLSC Expands STEM Resources with Virtual Early Childhood Programming

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 15, 2020
Great Lakes Science Center launched a new virtual series of early childhood STEM programming videos to provide educators and families with a unique range of engagement options. Each video features a book that families can read along with, and a related experiment that can be conducted at home using common household items. ...
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