Ages & Stages

From quick tasks like putting away dishes to lengthy jobs such as washing floors and vacuuming, keeping your house spic and span can be a burden. Learn some tips to help distribute the work among all members of the family, without getting in arguments that take longer than the chores themselves. ...

While winter break brings a welcome respite from the daily school grind, kids — and parents — might start to feel cabin fever setting in. If you need something to do, but still want to celebrate the winter season while staying warm and dry, try these indoor snow crafts and activities. Your family can get creative with these five Pinterest-approved plans for children of all ages and abilities. ...

To some, baking holiday cookies with kids sounds like a recipe for disaster. It’s not difficult to imagine all the mess and the drama. With a pinch of preparation and a dash of extra patience, baking with your children can be educational and, yes, even a lot of fun. Find mom-tested tips and recipes here. ...

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One out of five parents who took part in a recent study measured more than twice the directed dose of liquid medication for their child, and nearly all of them measured inaccurately to some degree. Get it right with these tips from the Cleveland Clinic. ...

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If you're looking for toys and resources for kids, consider United Disability Services in Akron. Its Toy and Resource Center loans developmental toys and resource materials to anyone working with a child birth to age 6 with special needs or a child developing typically. ...

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Create a book nook with your kids and have them curl up with these reading recommendations from local libraries, authors, moms, and Northeast Ohio Parent editors and writers. These books are parent- and library-tested to help you kick off your family’s book season. ...

Before your baby’s first tooth to their last, going to the dentist should be a priority in every child’s — and parent’s — life. Here are some tidbits about the teething experience and where to go as your kids grow into their adult molars. ...