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Safety Tips for Pets and Kids

By Malia Jacobson
October 11, 2019
Recent studies show that kids living in homes with dogs get sick less often than those in pet-free homes and that babies who lived with cats or dogs had fewer allergies later in life. Living with a pet also can help curious little ones begin to develop empathy and kindness toward others. Here’s what to know to help kids and pets live together peacefully, from birth through the teen years. ...
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Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating

By Michele L. Bailey
October 8, 2019

Kooky and spooky Halloween will soon be here, bringing giggles, laughter and nightmarish scares. Witches with candy are at the kids’ service, but some parents are feeling quite nervous. read

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Sound Choices for Kids & Teens

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 6, 2019
Roughly 5.2 million children between the ages of 6 and 19 have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure. Although permanent, noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable — use these tips to help protect your children's hearing. ...
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Climbing Out of the Technology Abyss 

By Angela Gartner
October 6, 2019

“Mom, can I have your phone?” asks my 10-year-old son daily since he doesn’t have his own device yet. All of his games are on my phone, as is YouTube,

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Blended Journey: Local Couple Makes a Home Together

By Michelle Dickstein
September 30, 2019

It’s 6 a.m. in Wadsworth and Dr. Jenn Popovsky and her husband, JP (John Paul) Paxton, are listening for the sounds of her three teenagers — twins, Roxanne and Jordan,

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion in Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 29, 2019
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. It also can occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for concussions in children. ...
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How to Build Amazing Speech and Language Skills Through Play

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 27, 2019

In working with toddlers, I get this question all the time: “what are some good apps I can download for my child’s learning?” read more

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What to do When it’s Time to Focus on You

By Joanna Hardis
September 26, 2019

As parents, we so often put our children ahead of ourselves. Depending on our circumstances, this is normal and warranted. When our children are infants and toddlers, there isn’t much

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Education & STEM Expo 2019 Takes Place Next Weekend

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 25, 2019
Make plans to join us next Sunday, Oct. 6, for this free event that will offer science experiments, challenges, prizes and fun for the whole family — in addition to the opportunity to meet with dozens of area schools, tutoring centers and STEM-based organizations under one roof. ...
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Join me to Survive and Thrive in Parenting

By Michelle Dickstein
September 25, 2019

Parenting is hard, and it truly takes a village. If you have ever felt this way, the Survive and Thrive series is for you. read more

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