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What’s Best for Your Family: Exploring Guardianship
When your son or daughter turns 18 it may feel like guardianship is your only option, but there are alternatives for caretakers and their loved one.
5 Tips to Ease the Transition Back to School
Believe it or not, school starts in a few short weeks. Here are a few tips to help control the transition back to school.
Mentor Mondays – Match Madness
It’s time for another year of Match Madness at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio. You may be asking yourself, what is Match Madness? This campaign was created
Universities’ Study finds overwhelming support for paid paternity leave
With COVID-19 forcing many to work from home with their children, e-learning, childcare, and paid paternity leave have become hot button topics! The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Our Baby’s Here! (GULP!) Now What??
There is no manual with step-by-step instructions on how to raise a human, but we’re sharing some key ways to keep you and baby safe.
Kent State Tuscarawas Holds Walk-in Student Services Events
Several walk-in Student Services Events will be held at Kent State University at Tuscarawas during July and August to help students prepare for the fall semester.
Dover Library to Host Teen Literary Magazine Reception
(Dover, Ohio) – Calling all teens!
An Army of Parents: Protecting Your Teen
Armor? Firewalls? Deadbolts? There’s no better defense than you- the parents- when it comes to teens and alcohol.
Back to School: Books, Pencils, & Vaccines
There is no handbook for parenting, but there IS a vaccine chart when it comes to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date.
What’s the Word on Juvenile Arthritis?
When most people hear the word arthritis one may think of an older person struggling to preform daily tasks. However, there is another type called Juvenile Arthritis (JA) and affects
Tips to Remodel Your Child’s Room on a Budget
Renovating your child’s room and other home improvement costs can quickly add up, but they can add personality, style and make your home more comfortable.
Get the Most Out of Your Students; 5 Practical Ways
Having your students operating in their maximum capacity goes a long way in growing them holistically. However, challenging them to do their best in every area of their life requires
Hey Parents- Don’t Be Dazed and Confused!
How easy is it for your teens to get their hands on marijuana? The answer will likely encourage you to sit down with your teen for a serious talk.
Did You See That?
When July comes around most people are in full swing of summer fun, but it is also important to remember our vision during this month. With July comes awareness of
The Dangers of Group B Strep & Protecting Newborns
Hearing the word “strep” brings back childhood memories of throat swabs and tongue depressors, but for pregnant women, it’s a little different.
Preparing Healthy Lunches For Your Little Ones
The past year and a half have been pretty different. For many of us, they have been difficult. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic, and the government guidelines put in place
5 Signs Your Teen is Struggling with Depression
Other Teenagers get a reputation for being moody and temperamental, but sometimes their attitude and behaviors are a coded cry for help; sometimes it’s teen depression.
How to Help Your Kid Use Their Smartphone Safely
Deciding to let your child have their first smartphone is a big step and not one any parent takes lightly.
The Most Important Thing Student-Athletes Should Do
Practices for fall and winter sports are likely scheduled or in progress by now. Is your student-athlete ready for the physical demands of the season?
Mentor Mondays – The Waiting Littles of Match Madness
In July 2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio launched a special campaign called Match Madness. Throughout that month, they had the crazy, ambitious, and important goal of
Special Needs School Receives Grant to Help Close the COVID Gap in Education
(Canton, Ohio) – The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children recently received a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton designed to help close the COVID gap in
Why Have Male Doulas?
While male obstetricians are a normal, popular choice for soon-to-be mothers, male doulas are almost completely unheard of. You might be surprised to know they exist!
Finding Ways To Make Healthy Eating More Exciting
Healthy eating can be a challenge for a lot of people. It’s no secret that the foods that are best for you often contain the least interesting flavors.
Teen Tuesdays return to Dover Public Library
(Dover, Ohio) – The Dover Public Library continues to reinstate in-person programming this summer by offering free programs such as Teen Tuesdays, for teens entering grades six through twelve.
It’s No Sci-Fi Creature: Cytomegalovirus is a Real Threat
Did you know one in every 200 babies is born with cytomegalovirus or CMV? Here’s what you need to know about the common infection.
Homeowner: Take the Plunge and Own Your Own Property
There are a lot of things that you need to think about when you are considering the best ways of being able to change your life for the better and
Simple Steps to an Organized Playroom
The playroom. It’s an area that most moms feel completely overwhelmed with. It seems like within minutes of cleaning up that it spirals out of control and the room is
Tuscarawas County library gears up for summer reading program
(Dover, Ohio) – Summer fun is coming soon to Dover Public Library. Super Heroes, Super Readers will be the theme for this summer’s reading program.
Tuscarawas County Health Department Offers Sports Physicals
(Dover, Ohio) – Parents and caregivers of local school athletes are invited to make an appointment to participate in the Tuscarawas County Health Department’s special days for Sports Physicals.
How To Do Good By Your Growing Daughters
As a mom to daughters, when they’re young you may spend time thinking about how you can raise them well. We all want our daughters to be strong and confident,
Love in Action! Taking Care of Moms
In a world that oohs and awes over newborns and babies, it’s important to remember the moms who raise those kids and their maternal needs.
Keeping Cool and Calm in the Summer Heat
It’s summertime and school is almost OUT! Keep your summer cool and calm with these sensory tools and tips!
The Ultimate Guide to How Much Sleep You Need
Some people need eight hours of sleep… but some need more and some need less. Are you getting enough? How many hours do you need?
Community Action Aimed at New Mothers: SCCAA
The Stark County Community Action Agency is a non-profit anti-poverty organization in Stark County… but what do they do?
Hey girl, another way to build confidence for your future
School is a place to learn and grow, however, styling yourself up can only add to your confidence and desire to grow further.
Mentor Mondays – 5 Ways to Become a Match Maker
Are you looking to become involved with a local non-profit that believes in the promise and power of youth? Become a match maker!
Most Americans want paid maternity leave – making it as popular as chocolate
Most U.S. parents who take paid maternity leave to tend to newborns currently use unpaid leave.
These Cooking Habits Are Making Your Family Unhealthy
Cooking is a big part of being an adult, and it becomes all the more important when you have children to cook for too. So, how are your cooking habits?
The Startling Truth about Postpartum Depression
With postpartum depression and baby blues affecting up to 80% of mothers, how is there an overabundance of shame and lack of resources for new moms?
Traffic Safety Awareness Leads to Safe Communities
Knowing that your children are safe in the front yard, back seat, or behind the wheel is a relief to parents everywhere.
Creating a healthy diet plan for the whole family
When you’re thinking about ways in which you can improve the general health of your family, the things you all eat is one of the things you can’t ignore and
How to Deal with Excessive Amounts of Children’s Toys
There is no denying that due to all of the gifts on birthdays and holidays your home can become overloaded with children’s toys.
High Blood Pressure, High Risk, Hypertension
Hypertension- also known as high blood pressure- is common in women and can be especially dangerous for pregnant mothers and their unborn child.
Could You Repeat That? Deciphering Teen Lingo
While talking with your teen is known to discourage underage drinking, knowing what they’re talking about can be helpful to parents, too.
Safety First: A Good Start with Safe Beginnings
Good News! Help is available for parents worried about the cost of child accessories and safety support items.
Juggling It All
It’s time for a momfession…Once upon a time, in a life before kids, I thought that I had it all together, I thought that I was organized, and I thought
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Grab, Go, Grow Event!
(Canton, Ohio) – Are you expecting? Are you a new mom? Join us at a baby shower held in your honor! (And CONGRATULATIONS!)
Pay Attention! Don’t Get Distracted Behind the Wheel
It’s easy to get distracted while behind the wheel of a car, but when you lose focus you’re also likely to lose control.
Tuscarawas County receives funding for child safety equipment
(Dover, Ohio) – Help is available for Tuscarawas County area families in need of child safety equipment for their infants and toddlers thanks to a grant of $25,000 that was
5 Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Creativity
Creativity can have lots of benefits. The most successful artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs tend to all have a creative streak.