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The Number 1 Thing to do Before Buying an Annual Membership

About a week ago, my friend invited the twins and me on a visit to an amazing museum in Cleveland. Given that it was a holiday, I asked her if

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Great Toys for Kids: Transportation Edition

With two young sons (currently ages 3 and 5), I’ve become somewhat of a self-proclaimed expert when it comes to toys of certain genres (dinosaurs, for example). Topping

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Not the Q Word!

Your child has been playing a sport for years. You have invested so.much.money. They’ve played on numerous teams that have involved traveling all over the world ( or so it

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7 Amazing Uses for a Garage

When you think of a garage, your mind will probably immediately associate it with car storage. There’s no denying that most garages are indeed used to shelter vehicles from the

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Why Should I Read to My Toddler?

Reading aloud is an important way to help your child make the transition from infancy into their toddler years. Between the ages of 1 and 3, your child will have triumphs and challenges. Studies show that children with an active exposure to language have social and educational advantages over their peers — and reading is one of the best ways to expose your child to language. ...
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Dating Post-Divorce: Navigating the Online Scene

Welcome to the month of love. Last month, I wrote about not being seduced by January’s messages, one of which is that you need to be coupled. You don’t.

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Arms Around Both Generations: Caring for Teens and Aging Parents

Juggling the demands and learning curve of blossoming adolescents is tough, but just what if this process prepared parents for handling their own aging parents? Understanding where similarities lie between

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Podcast Episode #22: Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, Dr. Jessica Castonguay, a physician at Akron Children’s Hospital's Division of Adolescent Medicine, joins host Miriam Conner to discuss eating disorders in children and teens. Learn why more kids are affected than you may think, as well as warning signs and risk factors. ...
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Coming Soon: 2019 Parent Choice Awards

Beginning in March, we’re asking readers to help us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun. The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. During the nomination period beginning March 1, you’ll have the chance to name your favorite businesses, attractions, family services, and more. ...
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Surviving a Long Car Trip with Young Kids

Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go … Whoever wrote that idyllic song probably wasn’t traveling with two kids under the age of 3 during

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