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A Green New Year’s Revolution…I Mean, Resolution

By Jennifer Bonnar
December 21, 2019
As the year winds down, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and how to enact some positive change in our lives. If you’re looking for some eco-conscious resolutions in which you can engage your whole family, here are a few ideas. ...
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5 Tips for Beating Stress During the Holidays and Into the New Year

By Melissa Koski Carney
December 19, 2019

Before I had kids, I hardly found the holidays stressful. In fact, when people talked about the stress of the season, I was confused. Stress? What stress? For me, the

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Reducing Holiday Tantrums and Meltdowns

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 18, 2019
Parents want the holidays to be a fun time for kids, but sometimes it seems almost impossible to manage their behavior around this time of year. When your child starts to act out of character, they are probably just overstimulated — taking in too many sights, sounds and smells can be overwhelming for little children. Keep these things in mind to help reduce holiday meltdowns. ...
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Can We Kick It?

By Jason Lea
December 17, 2019
As with any organized activity for young children, parents never can be sure what to expect. However, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Jason Lea has come to appreciate several things about raising a karate kid. ...
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Podcast Episode #40: Chiropractic Care for Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 15, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner chats with The Drugless Doctors about chiropractic care for families, including reasons why you might bring your family members — even babies, kids and teens — to see a chiropractor. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Baby Sign Language for Improved Communication

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 15, 2019
Sign language can help ease frustration for children between the ages of eight months and 2 years. At this age, children begin to know what they want, need and feel, but don't always have the oral-motor and verbal skills to express themselves. Basic sign language can help decrease frustration for both caregiver and child, promote early language skills and enhance the bond between the infant and those who sign. ...
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Gratitude Instead of Commercialism this Christmas

By Aisha Taylor
December 13, 2019

I’m not one to create Christmas lists or be very vocal about what I want for Christmas. Normally, I’ll look for opportunities to serve or buy gifts for others to

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Queue Up the Holiday Classics for a Family Movie Night

By Rini Jeffers
December 12, 2019
'Tis the season for watching holiday movies with the family. No matter what your tastes, here are some great ideas to get you started. Bring on the popcorn and the cocoa, put on your fuzziest jammies and settle in for a winter’s night. ...
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Six Child-Proofing Steps Often Overlooked by Parents and Caregivers

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 11, 2019

‘Tis the season for merrymaking and visiting, and as a parent or host of young children, there are some extra steps you’ll want to take beyond decorating, cooking and cleaning

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

5 Tips to Avoid a Tantrum

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 8, 2019
There aren’t any magic tricks that we can use to prevent all tantrums, but there are some tips to help avoid some of the outbursts that may be happening more regularly. Learn how to identify causes of tantrums and several ways to use communication to diffuse the situation and get your child what he or she needs. ...
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