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What is the Difference Between a Cochlear Implant and a Hearing Aid?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 27, 2019
Hearing aids and cochlear implants are both electronic devices that help improve hearing. How they do that is what makes them very different. Although both types of devices work best for people with permanent hearing loss, cochlear implants are traditionally recommended for people with severe to profound hearing loss, while hearing aids are recommended for people with mild to severe hearing loss. Learn more about the differences here. ...
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What to do When Your Child Fears Sleep

By Joanna Hardis
October 23, 2019

As a therapist, one of the most common calls I receive is about children who dread going to bed. Sometimes they fear falling asleep by themselves, sometimes they need lengthy

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Podcast Episode #37: Perfectionism Parenting

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 20, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by licensed professional counselor Jeffrey S. Reber to discuss "perfectionism parenting." Listen to learn about the effects that perfectionism parenting has on your kids, signs that you are a perfectionist parent, and what you can do about it. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

5 Myths About Stuttering

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 20, 2019
More than 3 million Americans stutter, or approximately 1 percent of the population. Learn to separate some common myths from reality when it comes to causes of stuttering and ways to help. In addition, find out several well-known people who stuttered and went on to have successful lives. ...
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Admissions Apps & College Consultants for High School Students

By Mike Daugherty
October 16, 2019
Choosing the right college or university is only part of the journey. Students still need to complete a rigorous application process and many have to figure out how they plan to fund their education. High school counselors can provide some guidance; however, students and parents also may want to consider outside support like these apps and websites. ...
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Understanding MAP Scores

By Ginny McCabe
October 15, 2019
By understanding Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores, parents can be better equipped to provide support to their children throughout the school year. We spoke with several experts to find out more about the assessments and how parents, teachers and administrators can work together to benefit each child. ...
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5 Halloween Tips For Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 14, 2019

For most of us, Halloween means dressing up, trick-or-treating, and parties. We might stress a little over getting the costumes our kids are asking to have, getting to the school

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Speech Therapy for Children: School vs. Private

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
October 13, 2019
Parents who wonder what they can do to help their child improve their speech and language skills may seek additional private speech therapy to supplement school-based treatment. While this may provide an advantage, it depends on the unique needs of each child. Before determining if your child would benefit from additional speech and language therapy, it's important to know the differences between the two. ...
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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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