Parenting

As with any organized activity for young children, parents never can be sure what to expect. However, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Jason Lea has come to appreciate several things about raising a karate kid. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner chats with The Drugless Doctors about chiropractic care for families, including reasons why you might bring your family members — even babies, kids and teens — to see a chiropractor. ...

Sign language can help ease frustration for children between the ages of eight months and 2 years. At this age, children begin to know what they want, need and feel, but don't always have the oral-motor and verbal skills to express themselves. Basic sign language can help decrease frustration for both caregiver and child, promote early language skills and enhance the bond between the infant and those who sign. ...

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'Tis the season for watching holiday movies with the family. No matter what your tastes, here are some great ideas to get you started. Bring on the popcorn and the cocoa, put on your fuzziest jammies and settle in for a winter’s night. ...

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There aren’t any magic tricks that we can use to prevent all tantrums, but there are some tips to help avoid some of the outbursts that may be happening more regularly. Learn how to identify causes of tantrums and several ways to use communication to diffuse the situation and get your child what he or she needs. ...

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No matter which holidays your family celebrates, you can make the season a happy one. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Michelle Dickstein explains how she and her family focus on inclusion, sharing traditions and having a good time together, even though they don't celebrate Christmas. ...

New devices may be at the top of your kids’ wish lists this season, and you may be regrettably attached to yours, but put ‘em down. Get ahead of your inevitable New Year’s resolution to unplug (well, except for small kitchen appliances) and get busy cooking with your kids. ...