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Fun at First & Main — Crafty Kids Registration Opens April 25!

Registration opens Tuesday for the first installment of Fun at First & Main, the 2017 summer event series presented by Akron Children's Hospital and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Be one of the first 250 families to register for Fun at First & Main — Crafty Kids, planned for June 7 in Hudson, and you’ll qualify for a free 2017 Fun at First & Main T-shirt! The free monthly events are ideal for parents and kids ages 2 to 9 and feature theme-related activities, including face painting, crafts, prizes, balloon creations, and more. ...
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Choosing a School for Your Child with Special Learning Needs

Choosing a school for a child with unique learning needs can be overwhelming; often the hardest part is knowing where to start. While every family will make decisions based on their child’s individual needs and circumstances, these common considerations — including therapies, communication, family support, and more — can help guide you through the process. ...
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Momma Chef’s Tip: The Dangerous Cooking Mistake Many of Us Make in the Kitchen

Looking for simple and tasty recipes for you and your family? Welcome to Momma Chef! Here you will find dozens of delicious dishes featuring no more than six ingredients and

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TLC for your Total Chore Lifesavers

Sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with housecleaning chores. But imagine staying on top of laundry, dishes and floors without the time-saving appliances we often take for granted. Simple maintenance

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Spring Wildlife Dos & Don’ts

As the weather warms up and new leaves start to grow on the trees, wild animals become very active. Springtime is a great time to see birds returning from migration,

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Alternative Schooling Series, Part 1: Available Options

Is there anything wrong with traditional schooling? Are there other options that may suit my child better? read more

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Honesty is the Best Policy in Conversations with Kids

We’ve all been there, or will be there at some point. Your child asks a question that calls for a “hard talk.” While it may seem easier to skirt the

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Make the Visit to a Grandparent’s Residential Facility a Positive Experience for Kids

The reality for many grandchildren is that visits to grandpa or grandma occur within a nursing or residential facility. When family members need special care and reside in a nursing

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Northeast Ohio Earth Day Events

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Celebrate this year's Earth Day with your family by enjoying nature, learning about local conservation efforts, and participating in hands-on activities and crafts. There's plenty to do in Northeast Ohio to help celebrate the occasion; check our list to plan your family's "green" weekend. ...
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Ways Kids in Northeast Ohio are Learning to Help the Environment

January 2017 was the third warmest January in 137 years of modern record-keeping. Approximately 40 percent of the lakes in the U.S. are polluted for fishing, aquatic life or swimming,

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