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What DeWine’s ‘Stay at Home’ Order Means for Ohio Families

Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order beginning March 23 at 11:59 p.m. Learn what this means for Ohio families, including what businesses will remain open, how daycare will be affected, and what outdoor activities will still be permitted. ...
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Treasured Moments (Even When They’re not Perfect)

Have you ever built up in your mind how you think an experience will be, only to have it end completely differently? Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Sara Carnes, of 95.5 The Fish, shares one recent example and what she learned from it. ...
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7 Pinterest-Inspired Rainy Day Activities

Stuck inside with the kids? Avoid cabin fever with these activities that are perfect for entertainment on a rainy day. From a "camp-in" and active adventures to kid-friendly crafts, there's something for all ages to enjoy. ...
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At-Home Lessons for Kids: STEM, Art & Education Resources

Are you looking for ways to enrich your children while they are away from school for the next few weeks? Keep your kids learning while at home with these STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), art and general education programs. ...
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Help Your Kids Manage Stress About Current Events

Are you and your kids feeling a little overwhelmed and stressed these days? Does the current events of the country and world have your kids anxious?  Northeast Ohio Parent blogger

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Area Resources, At-Home Learning, Outdoor Activities and More

For next three weeks, people around the U.S. will be staying close to home due to government and public response to coronavirus (COVID-19). In Ohio, with schools closed and also many businesses, families will be looking for at-home learning and activities. There are many organizations during this shutdown that are still offering resources. ...
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Boredom Busters for Kids: 8 Craft Kits Under $20

With the kids out of school for a few weeks, parents everywhere are looking for entertainment options. If you didn’t stock up on kids' activities and craft supplies, fear not — we searched Amazon and came up with the following top-rated kids’ craft kits for under $20. ...
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50 Indoor Things for Kids to do Instead of Screen Time

With kids out of school due to Gov. Mike DeWine's order amid COVID-19 precautions, kids — and parents — will be looking for ways to stay entertained. Check out these 50 ways to help combat cabin fever and get your kids through until they return to school. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

My Child Just Can’t Make the ‘R’ Sound!

Many kids have a hard time producing the “R” sound, even after participating in years of speech therapy. It’s not their fault — some kids just don’t respond well to traditional therapy. In these cases, recently developed technology called visual biofeedback could be the solution. ...
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Podcast Episode #45: Parenting Teens & Preparing for College

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of Grown and Flown, a website for parents of teens and college students. Listen as they discuss signs of overparenting, stress and anxiety in teens, and things your teen needs to know to prepare for college. ...
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