http://www.examiner.com/cleveland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:09:45 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-2080-Cleveland-Family-Fun-Examiner~y2009m11d23-A-Charlie-Brown-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will air on Thursday, November 26th at 8 p.m. ET. on ABC.   The show first aired in 1973 and remains one of the most popular Thanksgiving shows of all time. A special bonus cartoon from Charles M. Schulz, This... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:09 GMT Amanda Keeler - Cleveland Family Fun Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2080-Cleveland-Family-Fun-Examiner~y2009m11d23-A-Charlie-Brown-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Southern-Pecan-Pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting This recipe comes from my dear Aunt Martha who is truly a Southern Belle at heart. Along with making homemade chocolate and yummy candies, she is a pie baker who knows how to make the perfect crust.  For this recipe, you can use store... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:23 GMT Becky Roob - Cleveland Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Southern-Pecan-Pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-4266-Cleveland-Grandparenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Turkey-hands-are-as-old-and-fun-to-make-as-those-clay-handprints-we-all-know-and-love?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Give that turkey a hand! Here’s another of those old faithful thanksgiving projects kids have been making since before even our time! It’s so easy, all you need are paper and markers. Even the youngest kids/grandkids take delight... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:47:56 GMT Ellen Jacob - Cleveland Grandparenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4266-Cleveland-Grandparenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Turkey-hands-are-as-old-and-fun-to-make-as-those-clay-handprints-we-all-know-and-love?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-25752-Cleveland-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Set-the-perfect-holiday-table?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting You want your table to be perfect for the Holiday dinner, but how do you set the table the correct way? Here is an easy guide to help you. • Forks to the left, knives and spoons to the right. Tip: Only set out utensils that will be... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:58:24 GMT Beth Boyert - Cleveland Frugal Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25752-Cleveland-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Set-the-perfect-holiday-table?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-27456-Cleveland-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Listening-to-our-Cleveland-elders?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Dad’s always told the story of sledding down the Detroit Road hill in Lakewood, but has he told your children, his grandchildren that story? Mom grew up in the south, traveled west and has some fascinating photos from those times that she has... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:55:07 GMT Mary Nix - Cleveland Elder Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27456-Cleveland-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Listening-to-our-Cleveland-elders?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-25631-Cleveland-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Working-moms-are-at-a-higher-risk-for-depression-they-are-also-less-likely-to-seek-treatment?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting A 2008 Working Mom Magazine survey found 91% of working mothers reported that they had signs of depression.  The study also revealed that: • One in five working mothers will experience depression in their lifetime. • Women are... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:35:43 GMT Lana Barhum - Cleveland Working Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25631-Cleveland-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Working-moms-are-at-a-higher-risk-for-depression-they-are-also-less-likely-to-seek-treatment?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-18038-Cleveland-New-Dads-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Amazon-Christmas-Gifts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Amazon has a Holiday toy list out, before Black Friday.  Amazon is a good way to avoid the malls during the holidays.  Plus you can shop while the kids are asleep, freeing up your family time to do fun stuff. If you have amazon prime... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:01:17 GMT Kevin Flynn - Cleveland New Dads Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18038-Cleveland-New-Dads-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Amazon-Christmas-Gifts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-8883-Cleveland-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Study-skill-methods-help-teens-experience-success-in-school-and-beyond?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Many people, not just teens, have never been taught how to study.  If this is the case, teaching the teenager specific study skills will enhance his or her ability to not only do well on planned tests and quizzes, but knowing how to study will... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:22 GMT Jill Bangerter - Cleveland Parenting Teens Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8883-Cleveland-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Study-skill-methods-help-teens-experience-success-in-school-and-beyond?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-25206-Cleveland-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Free-Thanksgiving-dinner-opportunity-for-service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting The Olmsted Falls Community Church is hosting a Free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 26th, 2009. This annual event is in its 17th year and is targeted to help the elderly, shut-ins and needy of Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Berea. Shut-in's... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:15 GMT Sylvie Branch - Cleveland Frugal Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25206-Cleveland-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Free-Thanksgiving-dinner-opportunity-for-service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-12947-Cleveland-Holistic-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Thanksgiving-and-history-Clevelands-Newsnet5-breaks-down-the-holiday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Our celebration of Thanksgiving contains the usual modern day family foods and traditions, some secret recipes and this year some vegan ones, too, thanks to our daughter's boyfriend.   As a former vegetarian, I know the challenges of... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:41:47 GMT Beth Richards - Cleveland Holistic Family Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12947-Cleveland-Holistic-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Thanksgiving-and-history-Clevelands-Newsnet5-breaks-down-the-holiday?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-24493-Cleveland-Kids-Nutrition--Exercise-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Moving-and-moving-and-moving-to-make-kids-trim?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting It is the hope of so many parents and caregivers and teachers that today's youngsters get moving! The Fundamentals of Moving are the ABCs of for Physical Activity Locomotor Skills: leaping, running, sliding, galloping, skipping and... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:38:03 GMT Diane Massad - Cleveland Kids' Nutrition & Exercise Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24493-Cleveland-Kids-Nutrition--Exercise-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Moving-and-moving-and-moving-to-make-kids-trim?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-28768-Cleveland-Parenting-Multiples-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Easy-Craft-to-keep-the-little-ones-busy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids   Crafts / Holidays / Thanksgiving Placecard Thanksgiving Placecard Charm your dinner guests with these festive gobbler placecards     Materials (for each one): Two... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:45:40 GMT Luanne Eddy - Cleveland Parenting Multiples Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28768-Cleveland-Parenting-Multiples-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Easy-Craft-to-keep-the-little-ones-busy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-26509-Cleveland-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-much-do-you-spend-on-childrens-clothes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Living in a four season climate can multiply the already absurd cost of children's clothing. Compounding this issue further are the items which are only worn twice, the outgrown shoes, and the out of season items which won't fit next year.... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:10:57 GMT Jesse Weinberger - Cleveland Elementary Years Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26509-Cleveland-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-much-do-you-spend-on-childrens-clothes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-29011-Cleveland-Pregnancy-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-to-choose-an-obstetrician?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Despite a rise in midwifery popularity, about 80-percent of pregnant women still choose to have an obstetrician in the delivery room, according to recent studies. Of course, each mommy-to-be wants the "right" doctor by her... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:19:40 GMT Emily Chesnic - Cleveland Pregnancy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29011-Cleveland-Pregnancy-Examiner~y2009m11d6-How-to-choose-an-obstetrician?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-21094-Cleveland-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Toy-Store-Brings-Back-Layaway?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Has the recession hit your family hard? Are you having a difficult time coughing up the cash for holiday gifts? Toys "R" Us is hoping to provide you a little relief this shopping season. It's announced a "Big Gift"... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:40:14 GMT Carrie Nagorka - Cleveland Working Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21094-Cleveland-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Toy-Store-Brings-Back-Layaway?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-17328-Cleveland-Single-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d18-2-Ways-for-kids-to-eat-free?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Boston Market and Steak 'N Shake are letting kids eat for free! That's right! Steak 'N Shake lets kids eat free on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) with an adult meal purchase of $8.00 or more. This is a dine in only offer. Share a meal with... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:10:42 GMT Elisabeth Poole - Cleveland Single Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17328-Cleveland-Single-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d18-2-Ways-for-kids-to-eat-free?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-19969-Cleveland-Green-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Great-outdoor-activities-for-the-long-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting As most of the region's schools have an in service day (NEOEA) day, a long weekend can leave many parents frazzled. As the days get shorter and cooler, this is the last chance to get outside and play. The Greater Cleveland area is lucky to have Ohio's... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:52:58 GMT Kimberly Urig - Cleveland Green Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19969-Cleveland-Green-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Great-outdoor-activities-for-the-long-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-25633-Cleveland-Childrens-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d4-A-Day-at-the-Orchard-Offers-More-Than-Just-Cider?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Hayrides. Pumpkins. Cider. Sauce. Leaves. Laughter. Smiles. Fun. Wrapping paper. Wait, did she just say wrapping paper? Have you ever taken the little ones on a trip to the orchard and thought to yourself, "What can we make with our findings?"... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:29:11 GMT Devon Anderson - Cleveland Children's Crafts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25633-Cleveland-Childrens-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d4-A-Day-at-the-Orchard-Offers-More-Than-Just-Cider?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-2447-Cleveland-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Adoptadog-month-in-October?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting I hear a resounding aah right now from readers in Cyberspace. How can you not adore that face? October is Adopt-A-Dog Month. Meet Bailey, a Golden Doodle. That's a mix between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. (Cat owners--your month is June)... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:22:57 GMT Cynthia Barnes Booker - Cleveland Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2447-Cleveland-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Adoptadog-month-in-October?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-23724-Cleveland-HighTech-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Kids-text-not-call?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting Gone are the days of the busy signal... and not just thanks to Call Waiting. Even as recently as 5 years ago, tweens and teens would come home from school, hop on the phone, and not be heard from until morning. Now, they text. And text. And text. Generally... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:16:43 GMT Rebecca Stogner - Cleveland High-Tech Kids Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23724-Cleveland-HighTech-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Kids-text-not-call?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Cleveland-Family_and_Parenting