Ages & Stages

Fill your bookshelf with these October picks including a few "not-so-scary" titles for your little ones and new chapter books for your tweens. ...

The shoes. The socks. The sports bags. If you are a parent to tweens or teens, you probably know the stinky feet struggle. To fend off funky foot odor in your family, learn about what causes it in the first place and how to prevent it in the future. ...

Once again, it’s time for fall fun in Northeast Ohio. Between trips to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, your family can enjoy seasonal festivities at home, too. Find inspiration with these fall-themed STEAM activities for kids of all ages, arranged from those that appeal to younger children to those best suited for older kids. ...

In the elementary years, early readers might need some help, but it’s a good idea for families to have a healthy space at-home to discover and explore books and activities. We provide some ideas on how to fill your child’s library. ...

Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist, shares how Shel Silverstein’s classic book “The Giving Tree” should inspire parents to “give to themselves” once in a while. ...

Seasonal family fun in the greater Cleveland/Akron area during the fall includes one essential experience: trekking through a corn maze. Whether your family wants the challenge of a labyrinth spanning several acres or a smaller maze that's stroller-friendly, find the right autumn adventure this month. ...

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Saving up for your child’s education is always important, whether you are enrolling them in middle school, high school, or college. Researching different payment options that best fit your financial situation can allow for your child to attend an institution that is both an environmental fit and can help your family budget for other school-related necessities.  ...

Need some ideas to play at-home with your preschoolers? Here are game and product ideas from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA), which evaluates and tests all these play-ready for families.  ...

Between watching TV, spending time on cellphones and using laptops for school, kids are spending a lot of time on screens, and research has shown that it can cause issues for their eyes. ...