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Tongue Ties: What you Should Know About the Growing Diagnosis

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
May 5, 2019
Whether you’ve struggled with breastfeeding or are dealing with a child who has a speech delay, the topic of a tongue tie has probably come up. But what exactly is a tongue tie, and is correcting it really necessary?   ...
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Mom Life: Four Local Women Share their Perspectives on Motherhood

By Michelle Dickstein
May 2, 2019
Motherhood has its ups and downs. In honor of Mother's Day, we share the stories of four women — stay-at-home mom, career mom, entrepreneurial mom and adoptive/foster care mom — each of whom represents and discusses the realities of being a mom. ...
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Not Beating Myself Up Over My Picky Eater

By Melissa Koski Carney
April 30, 2019

I have a confession to make. This week for dinner, I’ve fed my kid “chik’n” nuggets, grilled cheese and quesadillas … and I’m okay with it. read more

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What is a 529 Plan and at What Age Should I Start One for My Child?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 29, 2019

As the cost of college continues to rise at alarming rates, you might be concerned by show much it will actually cost by the time your child is college age.

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10 Books to Read This Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 28, 2019

I encounter lots of parents who tend to fail at summer reading.

They don’t fail for lack of trying. They like to read. They want their kids to see them

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Signs and Symptoms of a Language-Learning Disability

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 28, 2019
If your child has difficulty with any of these signs and symptoms, a language-learning evaluation conducted by a speech-language pathologist is recommended. Learn about what happens during a language-learning evaluation, as well as types of therapy that may be beneficial to address needs in oral language and/or written language skills. ...
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5 Tips for Getting the Most out of Reading to Your Children

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 25, 2019

While some people worry that the digital age is endangering the printed book, many parents and educators also wonder whether children and teenagers will value reading at all in comparison

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Podcast Episode #25: 21st Century Skills for Success, Part 2

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 24, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues discussing 21st century skills that kids need to know with guest Tamara Strom, who has a wealth of experience in the fields of business and education. Listen as she shares what schools are doing to foster important skills and what parents can do at home to instill these skills. ...
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10 Developmental Benefits Gardening has on Kids

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 23, 2019
We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We also have heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that
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The Differences Between Stress, Worry & Anxiety

By Joanna Hardis
April 22, 2019
While many people use these words interchangeably, there are some important differences to note. These differences are helpful for those who may be wondering if (or when) they need to get professional help for themselves or their children. ...
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