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While the constant glow of the screen might be harmful, in moderation, kids are engaging in skills they could use for the future. Parents can provide a variety of opportunities for play to help children use their minds in different ways. ...

We asked readers to nominate moms and dads who are going above and beyond — sometimes, despite challenges of their own — not just for their family, but for their community as a whole. Read their stories here. ...

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Standardized growth charts have been around for about 40 years and were originally designed to help doctors monitor a baby’s growth and help spot any issues early on. According to Cleveland Clinic Children's, there is no such thing as “good” and “bad” numbers; what matters most is consistency. ...

Parents want to have a fun, safe family outing when walking around the neighborhood on Halloween night. However, the likelihood of a child being struck by a car or killed in a car/pedestrian collision quadruples on this holiday. Use this list of tips and cautions as a guide to discuss Halloween safety with your young trick-or-treaters. ...

Ohio’s credit unions have collaborated to help provide teaching materials tailored to parents and educators. Kids — and parents — can learn through videos, games, reading recommendations, budget worksheets, and more. ...

Many games not only help kids have fun, but also learn. Randy Kulman, founder and president of LearningWorks for Kids, an organization that helps inform and instruct parents on how to enrich and enhance their kids’ digital playtime, provides the following games to try on smart devices. ...

Today's parents are faced with many limitations when preparing a special birthday treat for their child to share with their classmates. Here are some tried and true school birthday treats that are safe for all kids but are so delicious and fun, students won’t even realize they are gluten-free, nut-free or dairy-free. ...

Students on the west side of Cleveland now have the opportunity to attend Hawken School with its announcement of a merger with Birchwood School, along with plans for an Early Childhood Center in Gordon Square. ...