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Navigate Toddler Roadblocks When Traveling

By Lyndsey Frey
April 2, 2017

Beach vacation with a toddler? Yeah, right! Most parents gawk at the idea of traveling to the grocery store with their toddler, let alone an extended trip away from the

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Carry On: Babywearing Basics

By Tricia Chaves
April 1, 2017
Having your hands full after your baby is born is an understatement. Babywearing can become a next best solution to any parent. It can be helpful so mothers can nurse on the go and nurture a child’s craving for closeness anytime — even while multitasking. Learn about the benefits of babywearing, the types of slings, wraps and carriers available, and where to turn for more information. ...
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7 Ways to STEMulate the Engineer or Scientist in your Child

By Kelsey Lanham
April 1, 2017
Could your child be a future scientist or engineer? STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) can be exciting and fun for children of all ages. From DIY activities, board games, local events and programming, and more, here are just a few ways you can “STEMulate” your child’s talent through interactive STEM activities and programs. ...
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Ohio Bill Introduced to Help Breastfeeding Moms

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 31, 2017
House Bill 13, introduced last month, would permit a mother who is breastfeeding her baby to be excused from jury service. State Rep. Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville) proposed the bill after a constituent told her about an experience while serving on a jury while breastfeeding. ...
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Northeast Ohio Sensory-Friendly Fun for Kids in April 2017

By Denise Koeth
March 30, 2017
Kids and teens with special needs can come together for social and communication skills, and other sensory-friendly fun activities such as stories, movement and more. Parents also have the opportunity learn strategies for their children and gain support from others. ...
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How to Fit more Family Time — and Some ‘Me Time’ — into your Schedule

By Michelle Dickstein
March 28, 2017

Finding quality family time as a working parent is really tough, not to mention getting some grown-up “me time,” too. Here are five real-life-tested tips to give yourself more time

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Local Moms Create Free Babysitting Exchange App

By Denise Koeth
March 27, 2017

The average U.S. family spends more than $1,000 a year on babysitting, according to two Akron moms who believe they have hacked the babysitting problem. read more

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Register Soon for Crocker Kids Event Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 25, 2017
Registration begins soon for the first installment of the Crocker Kids summer event series. Presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, Crocker Kids offers free, family fun one Tuesday per month from May through September at Crocker Park in Westlake. Each event carries a unique theme and includes theme-related activities, crafts, prizes and more. ...
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Helping Children Through Divorce

By Denise Koeth
March 24, 2017

More than one million children in the U.S. are affected by divorce or separation each year.

A recent report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the ways

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Local Options Abound for Triathlon Training and Events in Northeast Ohio

By Stacy Rhea
March 22, 2017

In the last three to four years, triathlons — swimming, biking and running — have gained in popularity, both nationally and locally. read more

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