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Let's learn together! On the Horizon Blog, you'll find a collection of articles designed to help you navigate the unique experience of parenthood. From answers to common questions at every age to fun ideas and activities for your child, the Horizon Blog offers something for everyone!

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Child Behavior

Tips on When To Start Giving Your Child an Allowance

October 28

By Dave Smith

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Little Minds, Big Futures: Why Preschool Is So Important to Academic Success

July 24

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

4 Fun Science Experiments for Toddlers

March 20

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

Why Are Field Trips Important?

January 31

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

How To Support Children’s Development of Leadership Skills

January 24

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

Here's a Preschool Organization Plan for Parents

March 15

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

Our Talent Is Shining Brightly at Market Square

January 26

By Dave Smith

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Child Behavior

How To Start Teaching Kids to Save Money

January 18

By Dave Smith

Best Practices in Early Literacy

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Here Are Some Benefits And Best Practices in Early Literacy

October 5

By Dave Smith

summer camp tips

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Here Are The Top Summer Camp Tips for Kids and Parents

May 25

By Dave Smith

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Preschool Summer Camp Themes That Are Always a Hit

April 27

By Dave Smith

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Child Behavior

Self-Esteem Begins to Develop During the Toddler Years

February 9

By David Smith

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What Parents Can Do to Reinforce Their Child’s Math Skills

December 8

By David Smith

Help Your Child Get Organized

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Helping Your Child Get Organized

November 17

By David Smith

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Fun Activities to increase Your Child’s Math IQ

March 24

By David Smith

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The Best Toys for Your Children This Year

December 16

By David Smith

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8 Summer Activities that Build Gross Motor Skills

July 12

By David Smith

Safety Tips

How to Keep Your Child Safe During the Summer

June 28

By David Smith

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Getting Your Child Prepared for Preschool: Readiness Activities

February 8

By David Smith

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Preventing Frostbite in Young Children

January 4

By David Smith

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Protect Your Preschooler From Too Much Sun

August 3

By David Smith

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Defeat Cabin Fever With These Fun Ideas For the Family

January 13

By David Smith

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Fun Wintertime Activities for Families

December 30

By Dave Smith

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Winter Wonderland: Outdoor Games for Preschoolers

December 9

By Dave Smith

Kindergarten

Help Your Preschooler Get Organized

September 16

By David Smith

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Preparing Your Child for Back-to-School

August 20

By David Smith

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Backpack Organization Tips

August 12

By David Smith

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Water Safety Tips for Your Preschooler

July 22

By David Smith

Reading

Reading: The Gift that Keeps On Giving for Toddlers

December 18

By David Smith

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Cleveland Focuses on Expanding Preschool

November 21

By David Smith

Child Development

Righty or Lefty: Determining Your Child's Preference

October 15

By David Smith

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Summer Sun Care Tips for your Child

August 27

By David Smith

Child Development

Teach Your Child to Help with Chores

August 18

By David Smith

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Getting Your Child Ready for Fall Daycare

August 11

By David Smith

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A Divide in Ohio Education Exists: Early Childhood Education Can Help

July 30

By David Smith

Child Development

Developmental Assets Profile: Discovering What Kids Need to Succeed

July 29

By David Smith

Reading

Books and Reading: Their Importance to Early Learning

June 27

By David Smith

Kindergarten

5 Easy Early Learning Activities for Your Toddler

June 23

By David Smith

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5 Tips to Help Children Retain What They've Learned over the Summer

June 20

By David Smith

Child Development

When to Be Concerned With a Developmental Delay

May 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Helping Children Adjust to a New Baby

May 16

By David Smith

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Taming Toddler Tantrums

May 5

By David Smith

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Are Potty Training Rewards Good or Bad?

April 16

By David Smith

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Tips for Potty Training Toddlers

April 15

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Toddlers to Respect Authority

April 7

By David Smith

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Tips for Helping Left-Handed Toddlers

March 12

By David Smith

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How to Keep Your Family Healthy From Daycare Colds

March 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Help Your Child Develop Kindergarten Math Readiness Skills

February 10

By David Smith

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How to Encourage Your Toddler to Stop Thumb Sucking

February 3

By David Smith

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Toddler Tidbits: Introducing New Foods

November 18

By David Smith

Child Behavior

CDC Warning: Children Are Mistaking Detergent Pods for Candy

November 4

By David Smith

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Toddlers and Speech Development, pt. 2

October 25

By David Smith

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Toddlers and Speech Development, pt. 1

October 24

By David Smith

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Helping Children Adjust After They Return to School

October 22

By David Smith

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When Your Toddler Needs Emergency Care, pt. 1

October 17

By David Smith

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Traveling on an Airplane with Your Toddler

October 2

By David Smith

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What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

September 29

By David Smith

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Toddlers Can Learn About Money Management

September 23

By David Smith

Child Development

Read Child Development Research But Don’t Worry About It

September 4

By David Smith

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Studies Find Toddlers Can Grasp Grammar

August 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Understanding a Toddler’s Aggressive Behavior

August 19

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Safety Tips for Parents with Toddlers and Electronics, pt. 1

August 7

By David Smith

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Managing Your Toddler’s Aggressive Behavior

July 30

By David Smith

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Handling Your Child’s Questions about Tragic Events

July 26

By David Smith

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Responding When Your Child Rejects You

July 24

By David Smith

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Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler, pt. 2

July 17

By David Smith

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Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler, pt. 1

July 15

By David Smith

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Planning a Move with a Toddler, pt. 2

July 12

By David Smith

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Planning a Move with a Toddler, pt. 1

July 10

By David Smith

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Teaching Patience to Grade-School Children

June 10

By David Smith

Child Development

The Value of Teaching the Art of Patience to Toddlers

June 7

By David Smith

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Parents and Children Need to Adjust to Middle School

May 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Invest in Your Child’s Academic Success

May 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping An Older Child Adjust to a New Sibling

May 20

By David Smith

Child Development

Helping Your Child Succeed in Life, pt. 2

May 15

By David Smith

Child Development

Helping Your Child Succeed in Life, pt. 1

May 13

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Why Young Children Ask “Why?”

May 7

By David Smith

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RSG: 3 Simple At-Home Learning Activities for Preschoolers Toddlers

April 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night

January 24

By David Smith

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Helping Your Child Become More Independent

December 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Benefits of Preschool Last into Adulthood

December 14

By David Smith

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After School Programs Offer Useful Educational Opportunities

December 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Quality Time with your Child Their Quality Time?

October 23

By David Smith

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Toddler Skills – Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

October 20

By David Smith

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Horizon Education Center on Cellphones for Kids

October 19

By David Smith

Reading

Support Elyria Schools

October 3

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Elyria's Ready Set Go...to Kindergarten Makes Chronicle Telegram

October 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

New Research Finds Developmental Value in Video Games for Children

September 4

By David Smith

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Tips for Transitioning Your Child from Summer to School Schedules

August 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Day Care or School?

August 19

By David Smith

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Is Your Child Getting Enough ‘Vitamin N’?

July 27

By David Smith

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Make Healthy Exercise a Family Activity for Your Children!

July 25

By David Smith

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5 Ways to Boost Summer Learning!

July 19

By Amanda Budhar

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Early Literacy - the Benefits for Your Child

June 21

By David Smith

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Horizon Education Center: Science Olympiad!

June 12

By Amanda Budhar

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Tips for Helping Your Child Fall Asleep

May 1

By David Smith

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Cut in State Preschool Funding Called ‘Step Backward’

April 16

By David Smith

Reading

Bedtime Stories Help Prepare Your Child to Read

March 27

By Dave Smith

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When is a Child Old Enough to Stay Home Alone?

March 21

By Dave Smith

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Self-Esteem Begins to Develop During Toddler Years

March 13

By Dave Smith