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aParently Speaking podcast

Podcast Episode #11: Kids and Nutrition

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner discusses kids and nutrition with Danielle Dimengo, a registered dietician at Akron Children's Hospital. Learn what to include in a balanced diet for kids, how often it's OK to splurge on treats, and more. ...
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Getting Ahead of the Game: Balancing Your Student Athlete’s School and Sports Schedule

Many families struggle to find a balance between their child’s academic and athletic schedule. It’s easy for school projects and homework to get lost in the shuffle of practices and game days. Stay organized this school year with tips from coaches and parents on how to help your child excel in the classroom and on the field. ...
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Back-to-School Tips for Every Age and Stage

Over the years, we’ve covered many topics when it comes to preparing your family for the start of a new school year. From sleep routines to school lunches, preschool age to college students, here’s a round-up of several timely topics to help you start the year off right. ...
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Shortage: What You Need to Know for Back-to-School

Epinephrine is the only medication and first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to food, insect stings or bites, drugs or other allergens. A synthetic form

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Back-to-School Tools and Learning Products

Whether your child is heading to daycare, preschool or college, National Parenting Product Awards recommends some apps, games and other products to help everyone start off the school year right. Check out this year's top-rated products. ...
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How to Help your Child with Common Anxieties and Worries Before Class Begins

August marks the end of summer and for some families, it is hard to enjoy the last days of summer knowing school anxieties are right around the corner. Learn how to ease these feelings by modeling appropriate coping skills and normalizing some of your child's reactions. ...
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Game Play: Benefits of Youth Sports go Beyond the Field or Court

Getting your child active in sports benefits them well beyond giving their game consoles a rest. Along with fresh air and exercise, children gain valuable social skills. Such skills

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Registration Opens August 1 for Inaugural Education Expo

Registration opens this Wednesday for the Northeast Ohio Parent Education Expo, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 23. At the free event, attendees will be able to hear and learn from dozens of area schools offering a wide variety of options for public and private school education. The day also will include break out sessions on a variety of topics, plus ​activities, giveaways, crafts and discounted admission to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and the Nautica Queen. ...
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back to school with autism

How to Prepare Your Child with Autism for Returning to School

As we approach the end of summer, it is time to start thinking about how to transition back to a school routine. Consider the following strategies when getting your kiddos

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Things to do with kids in Cleveland, Ohio

Yelp Cleveland’s Summer Adventure Bucket List

Summer weather is the perfect excuse to head into the great outdoors for a family adventure. Our partners at Yelp Cleveland created this lineup of off-the-beaten path local hot spots for fresh air and fun new experiences. ...
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