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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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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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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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Camp Isn’t Just for Kids

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
April 15, 2020
Hey parents, when was the last time you rode a horse, challenged yourself on a high ropes course or took a canoe out on a lake? Whether your answer is “Never!” or “Way back when I went to camp as a kid,” family camp may be the opportunity you’re looking for to try something new and reconnect with your spouse and children. Many summer camps in and around Northeast Ohio cater to families several times a year by offering family camps. ...
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Managing Behaviors at Home for Children Who Have Special Needs

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 14, 2020

If your child receives applied behavior analysis (ABA), it’s fairly likely their ABA service hours look vastly different today than they did weeks ago. They may not be accessing ABA

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Dad Matters: Last Children Outside

By Jason Lea
April 13, 2020

I grew up less than half of a mile from a park with an old stone bridge that New Deal workers built in the 1930s. read more

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To All the Parents Having a Hard Time Right Now

By Melissa Koski Carney
April 11, 2020

A few days ago, I had a bad day. The stress of the previous few months finally got to me, and I just broke down. I was upset for so

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