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Podcast Episode #24: ‘Social Animals’ Part 2

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 17, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with Emma Crockett Robinson and her mother, Tamara Crockett, about their experiences with social media, as documented in the film "Social Animals." Emma shares how her struggles with social media affected her, while Tamara discusses warning signs and shares her advice for parents regarding social media. ...
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When and How Should I Read to My Child?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 17, 2019
Experts recommend you read to your child as often as you can and that you strive to have at least one scheduled reading time each day. Choosing regular times to read (especially before naps and bedtime) is a way to help your child learn to sit with a book and relax. Of course, you can read anytime your child seems in the mood. Find reading tips to make the experience enjoyable for both parent and child. ...
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Making the Neighborhood a Playborhood

By Jason Lea
March 15, 2019

I have neighbors who build their own haunted house for Halloween each year. (Timely reference, I know, but stick with me here.) read more

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Good Parents Don’t Serve Chips for Dinner. Do They?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 14, 2019

Last year, I got a surprise email from a Wall Street Journal contributor, wanting to talk about how and why my family eats snacks for dinner. read more

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Help Your Child Move Beyond Thumb Sucking

By Mary Ann Lieser
March 14, 2019
Thumb sucking is a form of self-soothing that can help a child cope with stressful situations and feel secure and happy. However, parents should be concerned about thumb sucking if the behavior continues beyond a child’s fifth birthday. Find expert advice and ways to help your child break the habit. ...
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What’s Cool After School: Help Your Child Find the Right Extracurricular Activity

By Michelle Dickstein
March 12, 2019

Participating in an after school activity can help children learn a new skill or fuel an interest. Extra-curricular activities play a big part in developing a child’s identity and serve

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What to Know About High-Risk Pregnancy

By Michelle Dickstein
March 12, 2019

“I had 29 ultrasounds,” says Callista Puchmeyer, a Westlake mother of five children, referring to her sixth pregnancy, which took place in 2018. “Additionally, our baby needed three in-utero blood

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Working on my Resolutions — With Help From Pinecrest

By Miriam Conner
March 11, 2019

January rolls around so quickly every year and if you’re like me, I think I need to do a better job with eating healthy, working out consistently, saying no more

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What’s Your Child’s Natural Talent? Encourage it!

By Susan Fox
March 10, 2019

Imagine standing in a downward flowing mountain stream. (I say “downward flowing” because streams only flow one way. Down.) As you stand in the stream, you demonstrate your natural talent

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Beyond Breastfeeding Basics: Tips to Prepare New & Expectant Nursing Mothers

By Michelle Dickstein
March 8, 2019
If you intend to breastfeed your baby, learn some helpful information to prepare you for the process, as a certified lactation counselor offers six tips to help new and pregnant moms succeed and reach their feeding goals. ...
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