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Library summer reading programs are a fun, free and effective way to help prevent the "summer slide" while keeping children's minds active and engaged. As an added bonus, these programs do more than encourage reading, since they usually offer games, prizes, themed events and community connection. ...

Summer break is here. For teens, that means endless beach days, hanging with friends and no homework. But it’s also a perfect time to tap into their strengths and do something meaningful. Find out how to entice them off the couch and away from their screens. ...

As AI continues to evolve from a search tool into a sophisticated digital companion, the boundaries between human connection and machine interaction are blurring. Parents must understand its impact on mental health, educate children on appropriate use, and remain vigilant in their monitoring. ...

These baked chicken tenders are an easy, family-friendly dinner that kids and adults enjoy, especially with your favorite dipping sauce. The leftovers reheat really well in the oven or toaster oven, making them a great make-ahead option for weeknights during the end-of-school-year busyness. ...

We have enlisted some help to find the coolest, most fun, family-friendly places in Northeast Ohio — and who better to tell us what it’s really like than 6-year-old Karmella “Karmi” Brown? You will see Karmi on @NEOhioParent social media channels as she shares her experiences around the region.  ...

Local mom Abby Dosen's book, “Realistic Self Care for Moms: A Guided Journal for Taking Care of You While Taking Care of Them,” grew out of a deeply personal realization: that the version of self-care many moms chase isn’t the one that actually sustains them. ...

If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development. ...

Between managing schedules, remembering school forms, coordinating meals and keeping track of everyone else’s needs, modern motherhood often comes with an invisible checklist that never really turns off. For a growing number of moms, self-care isn’t about occasional pampering — it’s about finding creative, sometimes unexpected ways to make daily life more sustainable. ...

Spring has finally sprung! It's time to get outside with your kids from preschool to elementary age and explore nature’s STEM tools. ...