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Gratitude Instead of Commercialism this Christmas

By Aisha Taylor
December 13, 2019

I’m not one to create Christmas lists or be very vocal about what I want for Christmas. Normally, I’ll look for opportunities to serve or buy gifts for others to

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Queue Up the Holiday Classics for a Family Movie Night

By Rini Jeffers
December 12, 2019
'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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Six Child-Proofing Steps Often Overlooked by Parents and Caregivers

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 11, 2019

‘Tis the season for merrymaking and visiting, and as a parent or host of young children, there are some extra steps you’ll want to take beyond decorating, cooking and cleaning

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5 Tips to Avoid a Tantrum

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 8, 2019
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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7 Gifts Moms Really Want for Christmas

By Leah Artman
December 7, 2019

Some of us moms can be notoriously hard to buy for — you could ask us what we want for Christmas and we wouldn’t even have a clue. Truth is,

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Experiencing Christmas When you Celebrate Hanukkah

By Michelle Dickstein
December 5, 2019
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. ...
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Family Cooking: Ways to Team up with Your Kids in the Kitchen

By Jennifer Picciano
December 1, 2019
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. ...
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Host Families: Explore the World Without Leaving the House

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
November 30, 2019
Learn how local volunteers open up their homes and host international guests for an evening or a short overnight stay so they can experience a traditional American home. All parties benefit from this cultural exchange, including parents and children, who can learn about other countries without leaving home. ...
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Understanding Your Child’s Lisp

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
November 30, 2019
A lisp — which is a sound substitution or distortion in which the “s” and “z” sounds are produced inefficiently — is one of the most common articulation errors targeted in speech-language therapy. Learn about the two different types of lisps and how they are treated. ...
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10 Sensory Breaks to Increase Focus and Concentration

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
November 27, 2019

A sensory break allows for time to decompress, reset, and receive the input necessary to feel more regulated. Also known as a brain break or movement break, when a child

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