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Local Girl Scout Receives National Life-Saving Award: Medal of Honor 

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 9, 2021
Elizabeth (Ellie) Costanzo was awarded Girl Scouts of the USA’s Medal of Honor for saving the life of a family friend at her grandparents’ lake house. The award is presented to Girl Scouts who perform acts of heroism with a level of maturity beyond their age level and training. ...
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Pandemic Pressure: Check on Mental Health of Tweens and Teens

By Angela Gartner
April 19, 2021
With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Reading Room for 2020: Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 6, 2020
Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out our ongoing list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and area parents. Be sure to check out the local author spotlight and seasonal reads added this month! ...
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What’s Streaming: October 2020

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
October 9, 2020

Whether or not to trick or treat this year remains a question mark for many families, so we’ll all be looking for more ways to get into the Halloween spirit.

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Pursuing Plan B: What to do When Your Plan for This School Year is not Working

By Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
October 8, 2020

When it was time for my daughter to begin kindergarten, I looked at every school option. What did our public school have to offer? What was different about private schools?

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How to Avoid Mask-Related Acne

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 8, 2020
Wearing a mask is our new normal, but as we cover our mouths and noses to stop COVID-19, some of us are uncovering a new problem — “maskne,” or mask-related acne. Learn expert tips for how to prevent this condition. ...
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Toddler Tuesdays at Pinecrest!

By Tara Tonsetic
August 16, 2020

Come out each Tuesday in August for a socially distant, family friendly event (weather permitting) at Pinecrest in the Central Park green space! read more

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Pandemic Pregnancy: What to do if You’re Expecting During the COVID-19 Crisis

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
August 6, 2020
Being pregnant induces a whole new set of worries for moms-to-be, and adding a global pandemic to the mix can be even more overwhelming. The spread of COVID-19 raises many concerns for pregnant women, such as how it could affect the health of mom and baby and how it may change your labor and delivery experience. ...
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Working From Home With Little Ones: Balancing Work & Childcare

By Amy Brown
June 19, 2020
While plenty of Zoom calls and e-learning obligations come with a family’s school-aged children these days, working parents with kids younger than kindergarten face unique challenges. Their infants, toddlers and preschoolers require full-time care and attention. Learn what some local parents are doing to cope. ...
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50 Indoor Things for Kids to do Instead of Screen Time

By Pam Molnar
March 13, 2020
With kids out of school due to Gov. Mike DeWine's order amid COVID-19 precautions, kids — and parents — will be looking for ways to stay entertained. Check out these 50 ways to help combat cabin fever and get your kids through until they return to school. ...
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