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Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend family time together while honoring dad. Whether your usual activities are canceled or you’re just looking for new ideas, check out these 50 ways to celebrate dad. Most can be enjoyed in your home or backyard; others can be done while following social distancing guidelines. ...

While backyard games were once a summer mainstay for neighborhood kids and their families, cell phones, smart devices and hectic schedules provide some stiff competition for attention these days. Whether it’s a casual game of tag or something more strategic or team-oriented, look no further than the backyard for opportunities to get active, bond with your children and create lifelong memories. ...

It's summer break in Northeast Ohio — prime season for outdoor play. If you're looking for some new additions to your family's backyard adventures, check out this lineup of recommended toys. ...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the reopening of certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions. Learn the opening dates for camps, indoor entertainment venues, zoos and aquariums, amusement and water parks, and more. ...

Although indoor movie theaters throughout the state remain closed due to COVID-19 precautions, many of Ohio's drive-in movie theaters are now open for business. It could be a welcome return to a nostalgic pastime for many families who are ready to seek entertainment outside of their homes. ...

Children and adolescents are on computers for hours each day doing schoolwork, virtually visiting with friends, and then playing video games or using social media. Sorting out technology over-consumption from healthy use can be a challenge. We share ways to help children embrace technology, but keep a balance. ...

Baldwin Wallace University's Community Arts School presents CAS UNBOXED, featuring virtual classes led by expert faculty and specifically designed for an online, 5-week format. Students will receive weekly interactive video lessons and personalized feedback from the instructor. All materials will be shipped to your door before the program begins. ...

With traditional celebrations impossible, families are pivoting to other ways to recognize and celebrate 2020 graduates. We provide several ideas to help parents make seniors feel special — even if it isn’t in the traditional ways. ...

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have adjusted the Northeast Ohio Parent summer event series for 2020. We are still hopeful the season will take place, but will continue to monitor the situation carefully, keeping everyone's safety in mind. Mark your calendars for these free, fun-filled events throughout the summer and fall. Ideal for parents and kids ages 2 to 9, each month features theme-related activities, crafts, prizes + giveaways, music fun and more. ...