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While playgrounds offer kids vital opportunities for the physical, cognitive and social interaction crucial to their development, they also increase the chances for injuries. As kids race back to playgrounds, here are 10 tips to help keep them safe — from germs as well as injuries. ...

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Crocker Park, Pinecrest and First and Main on Tuesdays. These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine and its partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers. Registration for August events is now open. ...

"Mindfulness" is super trendy right now. It can teach you to get out of your head and into the present, which can benefit your health, including stress reduction. Laura Thomas, of Thomas Fitness Consulting, provides ways to incorporate some simple daily activities into your routine. ...

National Poetry Month, which began in 1996 from the Academy of American Poets, celebrates its 25th year. Reading and learning poems help with rhyming, order of words and critical thinking skills. Here are five fun ways to introduce your kids to poetry. ...

With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health. ...

To help heighten public understanding, Em Ellis, LSW, a behavior specialist for Summit Academy School – Dayton, who works with and advocates for children with autism, describes six common misconceptions and realities about autism. ...

Got a sleep-resistant child? Maybe it’s time for your little night owl to hit the books. Use nightly bedtime story to help build and reinforce healthy sleep habits, overcome common sleep saboteurs and boost parent-child bonding. ...

Families across Northeast Ohio, with the help of summer camps, are taking a step toward normalcy after a year of lockdown. Camp programs across the region plan to follow safety protocols as outlined by the state and local governments in order to keep all attendees safe.  ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more questions about safety at camp. However, first-time campers and their parents still have to be comfortable with all other aspects of attending. We talked to Bill Champ, the auxiliary programs director and summer programs director at University School, about what parents can ask and do to make the most informed choice. ...

Moving from the crib to a "big kid" bed is a major milestone for young children and their parents. Just when you have your sleep routine down, this transition is either quickly needed or can occur without much notice. Parents who work or have a hard time with disrupted sleep can become desperate for a solution. Northeast Ohio Blogger Lindsay McCoy, of "Mommy on Assignment," talks to a sleep expert who provides tips on making this sleep transition smoother. ...