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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Jamie Gallagher, president and CEO of Faber Castell USA, to discuss kids and creativity. Listen as Gallagher talks about kids' need for creativity — and the fact that it is a game changing skill for success — and learn some ways that parents can instill creativity in their kids. 

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Paraprofessionals, or “teacher’s aides” as they often are called, work alongside licensed teachers to give students additional attention and instruction. These team members are relied upon to play a more important role in a child’s special education experience than many people think. 

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio opened Chickadee Program Center at Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula. Two events for Girl Scout members, including volunteers and their families, were held to give members a chance to view the new program center.

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.

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It can be hard to tell if your child is vaping — and the results can be scary. Vaping, originally designed as a better alternative to cigarettes to help people quit smoking, is proving to have a host of side effects. Look for these signs if you suspect your child is vaping.

Commonly referred to as hypernasality, velopharyngeal insufficiency is a resonance disorder (how the cavities of the mouth and nose affect the way speech sounds) that results from too much air moving through the nose during speech. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder.