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The Camp and Summer Programs Guide is designed to help families plan fun, engaging summer adventures for their children. It features local camps and summer programs, along with helpful details to make choosing the right fit easier. ...

Last month, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommended immunization schedule for all children. Here’s what parents need to know. ...

With a few household ingredients, kids can learn about chemical reactions while making this groovy, glowing lava lamp. ...

According to dentists, having a healthy smile isn’t about cutting out sweets entirely. Instead, the biggest impact comes from understanding which habits challenge teeth and which small changes can help protect them. ...

Between the everyday demands of parenting and the mental load of managing a household, it is easy for mothers to view friendships as a luxury or just another item on the to-do list. However, friendships can benefit the mother and her children because of the positive impact on the mom’s mental health and overall well-being and support system friendships can provide. ...

The February issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! In this issue, we explore why friendships matter for parents at this stage of life and how to maintain relationships when kids keep you busy. Plus, dental health tips for the whole family and how to handle your child's first crush. The February issue also features the 2026 Camp and Summer Programs Guide.  ...

There are countless mental health benefits of going to camp, such as providing a break from technology and stress, fostering social skills, and boosting self-esteem by learning how to work through challenges. Being outdoors or in nature also helps to improve a child’s mood, focus and resilience. ...

A makerspace is simply a place where kids can create, tinker, build and take things apart — essentially, they can explore how the world works in fun ways. When combined with sensory-rich activities — projects that invite kids to touch, pour, squeeze, twist, stack, mix and experiment — you create an environment where STEM learning feels more like play than work. ...

The Greater Cleveland area offers many options when it comes to preschool. If it's time to start considering which program would be the right fit for your child — and your family — begin your search for information by consulting our list of Northeast Ohio preschools. ...

We spoke with Dr. Sarah Love, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, who says trends are far more than fun. They’re tied to the very real work kids are doing as they figure out who they are. ...