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Honoring Foster Families and the Power of Showing Up In Honor of National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month - a time to pause and honor the amazing families, children, and professionals who are part of the foster care community.

Foster care is a world where everyday people step up to give kids safety, support, and sometimes just a soft place to land. Whether you’re a foster parent, a worker helping guide the process, or a friend or family member offering support, you are part of a bigger story—one that reminds us how important it is to show up for all kids.

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Life Lessons from an Adoptive Mama

Adoption is a beautiful journey filled with love, challenges, and growth—for both parents and children. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about myself, my family, and what it takes to nurture strong, resilient kids. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I’ve gathered as an adoptive mama.
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Parent-Tested Wisdom: The Best Advice for Raising Amazing Kids According to Members of Cuyahoga Parents Connect

Parenting isn’t always easy, but one of the best parts is learning from other parents who have been through it! In honor of Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® on April 18, we asked parents in our Facebook group, Cuyahoga Parents Connect, to share their best advice.
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Celebrate Read Across America Week: Fun Ways to Make Reading Magical at Home

Every year in early March, families, schools, and libraries across the country come together to celebrate Read Across America Week—a time dedicated to inspiring a love for books and storytelling in children.
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Creative Ways to Keep Kids Entertained Without a Screen

We’ve all been there—trying to cook dinner, take a work call, or just enjoy five minutes of peace, only to have a tiny human say, “I’m booooored.” And while screens are an easy go-to, sometimes you just want a break from the constant requests.

The good news? Kids are naturally creative and curious—sometimes they just need a little nudge to get started. Here are some ways to keep kids entertained without a screen and without much effort on your part!

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How to Ask for Help as a Parent (Without Feeling Guilty)

Parenting is tough. No matter how much we love our kids, there are moments when we feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched far too thin. Yet, for many parents, asking for help feels hard. Maybe it’s the pressure to do it all, the fear of being judged, or that nagging voice in our heads saying, “I should be able to handle this.”

Here’s the truth: Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human. And the sooner we let go of guilt, the easier it becomes to find the support we need.

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