Ages & Stages

Ages & Stages

Teacher Appreciation Gifts they will Appreciate

As the year closes, it’s always nice to thank a teacher for all the hard work he or she did with your child throughout the school year. read more

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Crocker Kids Kicks off Next Tuesday!

The Crocker Kids summer event series kicks off with the theme Art Party, which will be held next Tuesday, May 16 at Crocker Park in Westlake. Presented by Lake Ridge Academy, this free, family-friendly event promises to deliver fun with crafts, activities and more. Also, it features a creativity corner, balloon creations by the Twister Girl Balloon Company, face painting by 5 Star Talent, plus prizes, giveaways and much more. ...
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Kids Give a Tribute to their Moms

Everyone thinks their mom is the best, and these kids spell out all the wonderful reasons why. Honor your mom this Mother’s Day by telling her why she’s your favorite.

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Keeping Families Together in Foster Care

Families thinking of adoption or foster care are likely to come across a group of kids — siblings — who might not only want to be placed with a family, but hope their brothers and sisters can come, too. In honor of National Foster Care Month this May, learn more about the importance of placing siblings in foster care together, including benefits for the children and the overall family unit. ...
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I’m Judging You

I think judging another Mom is fair game. I think we all should be forming opinions of each other. Maybe by judging other people we can become better parents. ...
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How to Find a Summer Tutor for Your Child

Children who were struggling during the year in a certain subject and need to continue progress or build those skills during the summer would benefit from extra learning during the break from school. If you're considering a tutor for your child but don't know where to begin the search, check out these helpful strategies. ...
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Fun at First & Main — Crafty Kids Entertainment, Registration Details

Fun at First & Main — Crafty Kids is a free family event presented by Akron Children's Hospital and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Kids can make crafts and musical instruments, get their faces painted by 5 Star Talent, receive creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, play games, win prizes and more! Learn about all the fun, as well as themes for the remaining events in the series. ...
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Resources for Keeping Your Kids Safe

Parents, teachers, guardians, and even babysitters are all people who are routinely responsible for the care and well-being of children. Because both infants and children are not capable of making

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Camp of the Week: Old Trail School’s S’Camp

Old Trail School’s Summer Camp (S’Camp) is returning for another great summer filled with sun, fun, friends and non-stop activities in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Celebrating more than 30 years, S'Camp offers more than 150 options for children ranging in age from toddlers through 15-year-olds. Each camp program is one week long, and has a special focus or theme. ...
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Swim Season Primer: Which Flotation Devices are Safe?

As we prepare for another fun beach and pool season, parents are likely seeing a range of floatation devices and other pool toys and props in the stores and at

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