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Opti-Speech: a Game-Changer in Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 25, 2019
When you or your child have been working forever on a speech sound like "r" or "s" and the progress isn't happening, the results can be disappointing. Luckily, there are new technologies that give users the chance to "see" their tongue moving in real-time, offering proven assistance for improving lingering speech errors. ...
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6 Tips to Curb Back-to-School Jitters

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 23, 2019

As summer slips by and back-to-school ads bombard in full force, anxiety tends to sneak up on students and families as they wonder – and worry – about what lies

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How to Handle Working-Mom Guilt this School Year

By Joanna Hardis
August 21, 2019

Having three kids, I’m bound to disappoint at least one of them at any given moment. That’s one of the things I like most about summer: I don’t feel as

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How to Make Transitions From Summer to School a Breeze

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 20, 2019

It’s that time of year. Time to put away the sunscreen and take out the backpacks. Time to shift gears from the lazy days of summer, to all the wonder

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Podcast Episode #33: Dating Again with Kids in Tow

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 18, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with psychologist Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell about dating again as a parent. Listen as she shares her expertise on when you should date again, how and when to involve your kids in the process, and things to avoid. This is a fun and informative episode you don’t want to miss — even if you are not dating! ...
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Coping with Bathroom Anxiety and Other Back-to-School Health Issues

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 16, 2019

We’ve encountered and survived many back-to-school health issues in my over 50 years as a pediatrician, 52 years as a parent of eight children, and now 15 grandchildren. Now, I’m

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#CLEMAMA: Pushing Your Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones

By Sara Carnes
August 14, 2019

I still remember like it was yesterday. I was in kindergarten, sitting in music class, when my music teacher came up to me and asked if I would sing a

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Child to Head Back to School

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 11, 2019

Summer is flying by and pretty soon school will be back in session. Is your child ready to get back into the daily scholastic routine? read more

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When Should Kids Switch to Contact Lenses? 

By Mary Ann Lieser
August 9, 2019
One out of three kids between the ages of 6 and 17 needs corrective lenses, and an increasing number of them wear contacts. While there is no right age to make the transition from glasses to contacts, there are several factors to look for in order to determine if your child is ready for the switch. ...
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Yoga Offers Children Benefits Beyond Physical Fitness

By Kristen Criswell
August 8, 2019
While many think of yoga as an adult activity, the meditative practice can offer children numerous health and mental benefits. A recent study found that yoga equips children with skills to help with stress management, as well as improves self-esteem, classroom behaviors, concentration and emotional balance. ...
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