Hope for Home — November Editor's Note
This month is typically a time for us to be thankful and count the (hopefully) many blessings in our lives. However, the reality is that some families are struggling and it’s difficult to see what ... Read more
The Greater Family
You are born into one family. In my case, that included my mom, dad and two older brothers. That is my “first” family. My dad was kind. My mother is smart. My oldest brother is resourceful. My mid... Read more
Bringing Local Cleveland Foods to Your Thanksgiving Table
As Thanksgiving approaches, you may be wondering about ways to incorporate local products into your Thanksgiving celebrations. This is a great time to not only support local businesses, but also show ... Read more
Tips for Running While Pregnant
Imagine this - you just ate a HUGE burrito and drank a jug of soda. Your bladder is full, you’re slightly winded and your feet are swollen. And now, you decide you want to go for a run. Sound like f... Read more
Working Together to Read — October Editor's Note
It’s almost time for the state’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee, which for some parents could mean the difference between their child going to fourth grade or not. The state initiative, which be... Read more
Olmsted Performing Arts & Other Local Programs Provide Affordable Options for Learning, Entertainment
One of our family’s favorite activities is attending plays and musicals. Whether we take all of the kids or it’s just my wife and me on a date night, we always love our time at the theater. Clevel... Read more
How the Library Can Help You Save on Your Toy Budget
Did you know that over a child’s lifetime, parents spend approximately $6,500 on toys, according to a 2016 study conducted by the Toy Industry Association? That is a lot of money. To make it worse, ... Read more
Managing the Halloween Candy Haul
The day is almost upon us in which we will head out with our kids for some Halloween fun! If your neighborhood is anything like ours, your kids will return home with arm loads of Halloween candy. The ... Read more
Beyond Disney: 5 Phenomenal Animated Films for Families
Kids can survive forever on a diet of Frozen, Moana and Wreck-It Ralph, but adults — for the sake of our sanity — sometimes want to switch it up. So with all due respect to the Mouse House, he... Read more
Parents Share their Halloween Candy Favorites
We recently held a giveaway on the Northeast Ohio Parent Facebook page for tickets to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s annual Hauntaquarium event. To enter, parents were told to share their favorite... Read more
