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Come to Crocker Park in Westlake this spring and summer season to experience “Crocker Kids,” a free, family-friendly event with fun and interactive activities targeted for kids ages 2 to 9. The event is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Children’s and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. With an adventurous theme each month, Crocker Kids will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Tuesdays, May through September. The first event will be held on May 17. ...

Anyone else find themselves warping into the “mom uniform” most days? In this month's issue Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — shares with readers her secret stylist, which provides an easy, free way to help you get in tune with stylish ways to dress up your outfits. ...

What do you do when your teenager eats poorly? How can you help guide them back toward healthy habits without it turning into a food fight? Struggles with food among teens are common and normal. Experts say by trying to control their diet, you will likely end up doing more harm than good. ...

April showers won’t put a damper on the fun your little sprouts will have playing in the spring-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Also, families can watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and, on weekends, make a spring craft. ...

The Northern Ohio Garden Railroad Society display is full of facts, history and fun programs for all ages. Kids activities include a scavenger hunt, garden sprouts programs and kids club. Little Green Choo rides will be available on weekends and during spring break. ...

From tapping our fingers on cell phones and computers to measuring the ingredients for tonight’s dinner, we are using science and technology daily. In the future, it will be even more important to our tech-savvy children. With so many career options out there, kids and parents may be looking to spark an interest in the field beyond the regular school year. ...

Guests of all ages will learn how science can explain the seemingly unexplainable as they explore six themed exhibition areas and encounter a calf with two faces, an albino porcupine, the "Impossible Gate," artifacts, shrunken heads, and a host of other curated curios from Robert Ripley's legendary collection. ...

Do you and your child love to fish? Geauga Park District has announced the season’s first stocking of fish at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve. Families are welcome to catch and take fish with a current Ohio fishing license in accordance with state regulations. ...

Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish — asked other “mama bears” to finish the sentence: "You're a mama bear when __." Many answered the call and provided some great, relatable responses, which Carnes shares with Northeast Ohio Parent readers. ...

The library has started a Button Club as a fun way to reward kids for exploring different genres and types of books. The club is free to join and open to all kids in second grade through fifth grade. ...