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Testing the Waters of Rowing in Northeast Ohio

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
August 7, 2019
Rowing might not be the first sport that comes to mind in Northeast Ohio, but there are several reasons why it’s gaining popularity among local athletes. Learn more about the sport, including its health benefits, potential scholarship opportunities, and why the region is unique when it comes to rowing. ...
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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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Preparing Our Children for the ‘Real World’

By Joanna Hardis
July 27, 2019

As my oldest daughter heads off for college in the fall, I wonder (OK, I worry) if I’ve prepared her enough for this transition. Since she’s my first to leave

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Podcast Episode #30: Is Your Child Ready to Leave the Nest?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 10, 2019
Your child made it: he or she finished 13 years of school and graduated! You have prepared them for the academics they will face in college and their dorm room is going to be decked out with all the comforts of home. But are they really ready? Podcast host Miriam Conner speaks with Daniel Horne and Laura Scarnecchia, who share tips for helping your child prepare mentally and emotionally for college or life away from home. ...
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How to Help Your College Graduate Succeed Financially

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 27, 2019

Remember your first “real” job and the exhilaration of (finally) becoming an adult? Coupled with the anxiety and responsibility of, well, becoming an adult? read more

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Your Child Just Graduated — Now What?

By Joanna Hardis
June 24, 2019
With big changes come many emotions, often unexpectedly. Learn five helpful ways to manage your own emotions and uncertainty, so that you can better respond to your graduate — who likely is experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. ...
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Young Children are Getting Less Exercise Than we Thought

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 29, 2019

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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A Home for Teens: Working with Older Youth in Foster Care

By Angela Gartner
May 16, 2019
According to the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, as of last July, 31 percent of children in custody were ages 12-17, and 913 children aged out of the system. While many families pursue building a family through adoption and imagining parenting younger children, there is a great need for teen foster and adoption. ...
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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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Podcast Episode #25: 21st Century Skills for Success, Part 2

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 24, 2019
On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues discussing 21st century skills that kids need to know with guest Tamara Strom, who has a wealth of experience in the fields of business and education. Listen as she shares what schools are doing to foster important skills and what parents can do at home to instill these skills. ...
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