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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. ...

The movement to transform schools into 21st Century learning centers isn’t complete. This fall, area schools such as Hawken School in Gates Mills and Lake Ridge Academy in North Ridgeville opened state-of-the art buildings to provide new learning opportunities for both students and faculty. ...

Now that fall has officially arrived, many of us look forward to a change in the air, cooler days and a more colorful landscape. For those of you who dread the freezing cold and driving in snowstorms, fall can be an extension of your summer outdoor activities. Lake Metroparks provides some ways to enjoy the season. ...

Making your child's Halloween costume from scratch doesn't have to be difficult or extremely time consuming. With some creativity and common materials, you can come up with a look they'll love. Use our handy no-sew costume guide as a source of inspiration to create the perfect home-spun Halloween look this year. ...

Resale shopping is a great way for families to find high-quality, stylish clothes from name brands at affordable prices. However, you need to be aware of the pitfalls inherent in buying things secondhand in order to make this type of shopping work for you. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind the next time you visit a thrift or consignment store. ...