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Grade Retention: What to do if Your Child is Held Back

By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
May 10, 2019
The school year is coming to an end. However, regardless of best efforts, some students are faced with the prospect of being retained instead of moving to the next grade with their peers. This can be a tough decision for both parents and students. Learn how to discuss the news with your child, as well as advice for easing the process based on a child's age and grade level. ...
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4 Actions you Need to do When Someone Harms Your Child

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 6, 2019

When someone harms your child, it can be difficult to know what to do. Abuse can happen anywhere, and come from any source: an adult, another child, an otherwise trusted

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Podcast Episode #26: Kids & Anxiety

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 5, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miraim Conner talks with Dr. Laura Markley, who discusses the difference between “normal” anxiety and an anxiety disorder, as well as signs of a disorder and advice for parents. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 5, 2019
Did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders? Early intervention is crucial to the successful development of communication skills. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, literacy or learning skills, consider an evaluation.  ...
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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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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

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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