Ages & Stages

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. ...

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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. ...

Starting preschool is a big milestone for your child, so it’s understandable if you’re feeling a little nervous about the transition. Here’s what you can do to prepare your little one — and yourself — for the big day. ...

Parents often have questions about how to best prepare their child for preschool. Here are the biggest benefits of preschool as well as how to make the transition easy and fun for you and your child. Here are some tips on how to prepare your child for preschool. ...

The first day of school is right around the corner, and a lot of kids might have a hard time waking up – especially if they didn’t have a regular sleep schedule over the summer. Dr. Brian Chen, sleep specialist for Cleveland Clinic, has some tips to get back to a sleep routine. ...