Ages & Stages

When Northeast Ohio Parent asked readers about their family-friendly favorites around the region, an overwhelming number of moms and dads stepped up to the challenge. From zoos and museums to rainy day fun, here are the results from our second annual Parent Choice Awards in the "Things to Do with Kids" category. ...

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the second annual Cover Kids contest! A panel of judges, made up of Northeast Ohio Parent writers, editors, designers and other staffers, narrowed the original field of 200 entries for children, ages 0-17 from across the region, down to 10 winners and 13 runners-up. The winners will receive a cover photo shoot for one of the 2017-18 issues of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. ...

Dress for the splash pad and other slippery fun next Tuesday for Crocker Kids - Splash Party. The free family event, which takes place at Crocker Park in Westlake, will include custom balloon creations and free glitter tattoos, a football toss and hockey slap shot with Cleveland Gladiators and Monsters, plus great prizes and giveaways. 95.5 The Fish also will be on site with music and entertainment. ...

There’s nothing like a cool glass of lemonade on a hot day. And there’s nowhere better to get it than from a child’s sidewalk lemonade stand. When your own kids feel the entrepreneurial spark, follow these tips to make this traditional experience fun for everyone involved. ...

Whether you're packing up the car for a weekend road trip or planning a cross-country journey, ease your summer travel with these must-have apps that cover everything from planning and navigation to entertainment and looking up local hot spots. ...

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Fun at First & Main, which takes place Wednesday in Hudson, is a free, family-friendly event that will feature rock painting, custom balloon creations, glitter tattoos and a treasure hunt with prizes for all participants. Plus, one lucky winner will earn a grand prize currently valued at more than $650! There's still time to register for this great event! ...

While each child develops at a different rate, there are some milestones that generally can be expected by certain ages. This includes certain speech, language and hearing developmental milestones. Check this list for some typical milestones for children who are 2 years old. ...

Thanks to fundraising efforts of the Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation, the camp, which serves children with Type 1 Diabetes, will reopen for two week-long overnight sessions in July, as well as a series of day camps, to let children come together to learn and have fun. ...

Treasure Hunt takes place July 5 at First & Main in Hudson. Presented by Akron Children's Hospital, the event features rock painting, custom balloon creations, glitter tattoos and a treasure hunt with prizes for all participants — and a grand prize for one lucky winner! Find more details, including how to register, here. ...