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Be Ready to Start “Momgineering”

Hi! I’m Kristen Antosh. I’m thrilled to be the newest addition to the Northeast Ohio Parent blogging team! While I’ve written for Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine before (see the links

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No More Meddling Mama

My identical twins started kindergarten in separate classrooms this fall. This was encouraged by the school and child psychologists alike because it’s meant to help them develop their own identity

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How to Help Your Child Improve Their Motor Skills

For children younger than age 5, the body is organizing itself and learning how to move using two types of skills: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Parents should watch their child’s development and mastery in these skills closely, as delays in one area likely predict other issues. ...
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Josh & Maria Cribbs set Aside Distractions to Focus on Family First

Former Cleveland Browns player Josh Cribbs and his wife, Maria — who work together to host a morning talk show, “Cribbs in the CLE" — discuss life, parenting and building a show and a brand. Find out how the couple holds each other accountable as partners and parents, strikes a good work/life balance, and more. ...
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What Type of Learner is Your Child?

While there are several models of learning styles founded by educators, here are five of the basic styles, as well as a checklist of characteristics for each. Find out the type of learner of your child, as well as tips to help them succeed in the classroom. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Communication Skills for Children with Angelman Syndrome

Most people with Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder, have very limited speech or no speech at all. If you’re the parent of a young child with Angelman, you may be wondering how you can help your child learn to communicate, since speech is not going to be their main way of communicating. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. ...
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Must Haves for Kid-Friendly Winter Car Safety Kits

Winter driving can be unpredictable and parents should be prepared in case of an emergency. A kid-friendly winter car safety kit should include supplies to last at least two hours in case of a breakdown — including something for an infant to eat and drink. ...
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Helping Children Work Through Their Worries

When it comes to helping a child deal with worry, it's important to remember that the content is largely irrelevant. What’s important is how parents are responding to their kid’s worry. Learn five steps to help your child deal with their worries, no matter the cause. ...
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A Green New Year’s Revolution…I Mean, Resolution

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

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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