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4 Ways to Fill Winter Weekends with Fun Activities for Kids and Parents

Mid-March is when I feel Northeast Ohio has entered the last slog of winter. There are some sunny mornings, yet freezing temperatures and snow is still in the weather forecast.

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Tips & Recipes for Homemade Baby Food

As the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” That goes for all of us, no matter how young or how tiny. So why not give your baby the very best — and save some money while you’re at it? Find tips, tricks and recipes for easy homemade baby food. ...
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Pregnancy & Baby Events in Northeast Ohio

Whether you’re preparing for a new baby, looking for postpartum fitness options, or want to get big brother or sister involved, there are many classes and groups geared toward new

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Expert Advice for Kids and Piercings, From Tots to Teens

If you’re the parent of a little girl, chances are the subject of ear piercing has or will come up. And if you’re the parent of a teenage girl or boy, be prepared for the conversation to possibly resurface again, this time perhaps with a different part of the body, such as a nose or lip piercing. While there isn’t necessarily a “perfect age” to get a piercing, there are points to consider and discuss with your child at any age. ...
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Unique Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

In one of my friend groups, I’m the only mom, so I often get asked for gift ideas when someone is shopping for a family with preschoolers or toddlers. And

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Northeast Ohio 2019-20 Independent School Open House Listings

Open house events are ideal for parents and students to ask questions, meet faculty and see if a particular school is the right fit. Check this list of private and other schools in the greater Cleveland/Akron area that offer upcoming open houses and tours. ...
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Great Gear for Parents, Babies & Toddlers

Trying to make sense of the latest baby products? Whether you’re expecting your first, second or maybe more, here are the 2020 National Parenting Product Awards winners to help you find the best products for parents, babies and toddlers.  ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Read Across America Day

The National Education Association's Read Across America Day is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. ...
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Students on Lockdown: When Preparing for an Intruder is Part of the Curriculum

School shootings rank as the second most common worry among children ages 6 to 17. We spoke with area students and school districts about what's being done to keep kids safe, as well as how parents can talk to their children about school violence. ...
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Keep Kids Safe Online: Social Apps, Parental Controls & More

Kids just aren’t using text messages to communicate with friends; instead, there are many social apps to download — for chatting, sharing videos and photos, or playing games. As a parent, do you know what your kids are using? We provide some popular communication apps, how kids are using them and ways parents can monitor what their kids are up to online.  ...
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