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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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Back to School Jitters: How to Ease the Butterflies

By Abby Thome
August 6, 2019

It’s happening; it’s really happening. Another school year is rapidly approaching. School supplies lists are out. Teachers lists are being shared, and schedules are about to get really crazy for

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Teach Kids Safety on the Walk to School

By Heather Tunstall
August 5, 2019
Many parents will have to make a decision to allow their children to walk to and from school. There are safety risks in the form of traffic, strangers, bullying and several other factors they can be exposed to along their route, and communication is the number one way to help mitigate any concerns. ...
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Podcast Episode #32: ‘Dreamland’ Author Discusses Roots of the Opioid Crisis

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 4, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miram Conner talks with author Sam Quinones about his young adult adaptation of “Dreamland,” in which he delves deep into the roots of the opioid crisis and the small Ohio town he researched. ...
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My Favorite Healthy Weeknight Meals

By Melissa Koski Carney
August 2, 2019

Since having kids, I’ve gotten lazy efficient in my meal prep. Gone are the days of leaving work at 6 p.m., picking up groceries, then starting to make a semi-complicated

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