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Forget the Kids: Presents for Parents

Around this time last year, this column featured the latest toys and tech that had captured the hearts of children for the holiday season. Lists like that are a dime

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What Not to Say to Someone Returning from Maternity Leave

It’s been more than a year since I went out on maternity leave for the second time. A little over a year ago, I was starting to figure out double

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Podcast Episode #39: Kids, Teens and Sleep

Do you think your kids and teens are getting enough sleep? Chances are they are not. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Jyoti Krishna, director of sleep medicine at Akron Children's Hospital, who shares how much sleep kids need at each age. Listen as he shares research on how a lack of sleep can affect your child, as well as practical takeaways on how to help them get more sleep. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Are Speech Disorders Inherited?

Evidence exists linking genetic factors to a variety of speech and language difficulties. Researchers already have identified more than 400 genes linked to hearing loss, and ongoing studies investigate genetic links to stuttering, voice disorders and language disorders. Learn more, including what parents should do if there are genetic tendencies in the family. ...
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6 Tips for Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party

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From the venue and theme to entertainment and food, there’s a lot to consider when planning your child’s birthday party. Check out the tips below to

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#CLEMAMA: Lessons of a Letdown

Parents, don’t blink. 

Before you know it, you’ll be driving your kids to college, bawling your eyes out all the way home and be prepping them for what it’s like

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

How to Build Joint Attention Skills in Young Children with Autism

Joint attention — the ability to shift your attention between an object or event and your communication partner — is a skill that many children who are on the autism spectrum do not develop on their own. If kids are only focusing on one thing at a time, they aren't learning to communicate with others about shared experiences, to read facial expressions and understand gestures, or picking up new vocabulary and concepts. ...
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A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season — including all the expectations that go along with this time of year. From dealing with picky eaters to avoiding overcommitment, learn to separate the "shoulds" from the things that are really important to you and your family. ...
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DIY Faux Fall Chalkboards

If loving paper plates is wrong, I don’t want to be right, my friends. Be prepared to see the only DIY you will need for your FALL decor this year!
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Podcast Episode #38: Creativity Matters!

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Jamie Gallagher, president and CEO of Faber Castell USA, to discuss kids and creativity. Listen as Gallagher talks about kids' need for creativity — and the fact that it is a game changing skill for success — and learn some ways that parents can instill creativity in their kids.  ...
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