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Whether you’re fulfilling a reading list or simply helping your child discover the magic of reading, these local booksellers will help your child’s imagination soar — they're also great places to pick up a book for yourself. ...

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Visit Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere on August 15 for the final installment in the Eton Explorers summer event series. Eton Explorers — Scavenger Hunt is a free, family-friendly event presented by Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School and Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine. Come for crafts, games and other activities, including a scavenger hunt with prizes for all participants and a grand prize currently valued at more than $700 for one lucky winner. ...

Learn how to prepare yourself — and your child — before their next wellness visit. From vaccines and common parent concerns to explaining the visit to your child and easing worries about getting a shot, we offer tips to make the appointment go smoothly. ...

Getting your toddler or preschooler to stop playing and sit down to dinner is challenging enough, let alone getting them to eat the nutritious meal you just prepared. For some kids, fussy eating is a fleeting stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience for everyone involved. Learn about food chaining for picky eaters, including examples to use with your own child. ...

Eton Explorers — Scavenger Hunt is a free, family-friendly event that brings together crafts, games and other activities. Features include custom balloon creations, character appearances, glitter tattoos and a scavenger hunt with prizes for all participants — and a grand prize currently valued at more than $600 for one lucky winner. ...

Next Monday, people across the U.S. will see the sun disappear behind the moon. In Ohio, we will view a partial solar eclipse. Find out where to go and learn methods to safely experience the eclipse in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. There's family-friendly fun to be had throughout this weekend, as well as special viewing events on Monday. ...

The new Goldfish Swim School of Hudson provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12. It has highly trained instructors, small class sizes, and shiver-free 90-degree pools. It also offers weekly family swims and party packages. Find out more about the newest area location, including a special Grand Opening event. ...