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Day camps and classes give your child the chance to explore a topic or activity in more depth. They also offer a shorter, more intensive experience — typically including activities, like games or field trips, to help campmates connect with each other. More than 90 percent of campers say that they met people who are different from themselves and made new friends. Many day camps in the region are already enrolling campers for this summer, so now is a good time to explore options and talk with your children about their interests.
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New guidelines recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) call for infants to sleep in the same room, but not the same bed, as mom and dad. read
... When the temperature drops to dangerous lows outside, sometimes the greatest danger can be lurking in our own homes. read more
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Since Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday this year, you may want to consider planning the perfect at-home celebration that involves the whole family. Here are some great ideas for a stress-free holiday, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
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Hi! I’m Cat and I’m the voice behind Mary Martha Mama. According to my husband, if they made a Barbie of me she’d have a glue gun in one hand
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Children are open to new ideas, trying different things, and exploring. So how do you encourage them? You don’t need to spend a lot (or any!) money to nurture your child’s imagination and interests. Here are some ideas to inspire your children to pursue their current interests and discover some new ones.
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Attending an IEP or 504 plan meeting can be intimidating for parents. Walking into a crowded office with an intervention specialist, a classroom teacher, the school principal, the director of
... Whether you’re planning a trip for the whole family or an adults-only getaway, Disney could be the answer. While its theme parks are must-see destinations for families around the world,
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Located in Akron, Our Lady of the Elms is an independent, all-girls Catholic school serving grades one through 12, in addition to offering co-educational preschool and kindergarten programs. Its modern facilities on 33 scenic acres are home to nearly 300 students from various ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
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Women can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by reducing their risk of getting an infection during pregnancy. The National Birth Defects Prevention Network offers several health tips to help pregnant women and women who may become pregnant as part of its theme, "Prevent to Protect: Prevent infections for baby’s protection.”
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