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Parenting by the Generations

Each of us fits into a certain “generation category” — most parents with children ages 18 and younger are either Generation X or Millennial. I have been thinking a lot

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

5 Toys = 5 Ways to Improve Speech Development

Playing with your child is an essential way to improve his or her speech, language and social skills. Find out how playing with five popular toys can encourage language growth and development. Bonus: they're likely toys that you already have at home! ...
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Tips for Healthy Summer Travel with Kids

Don’t let the sniffles or a stomach ache slow down your family’s summer trip. Whether you plan to camp, hit the beach or travel internationally, it’s important to pack the essentials and have a plan before someone needs first aid or falls ill. ...
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‘Rage Quitting’ and Technology Troubles

Have you ever taken away your child’s tablet or interrupted a teen’s video game only to be met with an outburst of anger, hostility or destructive behavior? If so, you

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Behind the Plate with Kevin Plawecki

Indians catcher — and new dad — Kevin Plawecki, along with his wife, Tayler, share what they love about their new hometown, as well as their experiences raising their 8-month-old son, Kasen. Learn about the family of three, including how they like to spend their free time around the region. ...
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Podcast Episode #28: Kids and Electronic Addiction

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks about electronic addiction with licensed psychologist Dr. Jay Berk, who talks about appropriate screen time and things parents can do to manage screen time and their children. Listen as he gives important safety and parenting tips for handling screens. ...
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6 Ways to Take Learning Outside this Summer

What do you think of when you hear “the perfect summer day?” Perhaps sunshine, a long hike, and a warm campfire come to mind. With the school year ending and

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Young Children are Getting Less Exercise Than we Thought

We hear it all the time: kids today aren’t getting enough exercise.

Now, a recent study said the age in which physical activity drops off for most kids is younger

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How to Help Your Anxious Child

Last month, the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry released a study that I can’t stop talking about. The study compared rates of anxiety symptoms in

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Family-Friendly Fitness Apps

Bringing your children along with you on a fitness journey can be a fun bonding experience. You also are instilling in them the importance of staying in shape at a young age. Technology can help, but there are over 250,000 health and fitness apps on the App Store alone. Here are a few family-friendly options. ...
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