Ages & Stages

Could scrolling through your social media timelines be contributing to naughty behavior among the little ones in your household? Psychologists say children of parents who spend too much time on tech devices are more likely to display increased bad behavior, social withdrawal, lack of sleep and language delays. Learn how curbing your own screen time can improve your children's behavior, plus other tips for showing a good example when it comes to technology. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent is on the airwaves with its new podcast series, aParently Speaking, which kicks off February 12. Hosted by Miriam Conner, the twice-monthly podcast will go beyond the pages of the magazine to expand on relevant, enriching, and humorous topics including some fascinating guests from the greater Cleveland area and beyond. ...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means that it’s time to find cute ways for your children to express affection for family, friends and teachers. Here are eight Pinterest-inspired ideas to help your kids celebrate the day. ...

Stay warm and have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. Check our listing of events to plan some time with your little one. ...

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While all children reach milestones at different rates, there are general guidelines that can be expected as part of normal development. Since speech development is an essential building block in your child's ability to communicate, it's important to monitor. Use this timeline to determine whether your child's speech is developing at the desired rate from birth to age 5. ...

With less than 120 days until summer break, it's time to start planning your kids' camp adventures. Come this Saturday to Camp Fair 2018 to meet with Representatives from more than 40 camps, including day and overnight, adventure and sports, academic, arts, music and special needs camps. The free event also includes a special appearance by Jungle Terry Animal Entertainer, activities and crafts, raffle prizes, camp scholarship prizes and much more! ...

Attending a Camp Fair is an easy way to get motivated for planning a summer of enrichment and adventure for your child. But it’s important that the camp or camps you choose are a good fit for your child and your budget. Learn some tips and considerations for attending a camp fair. ...