June/July 2024

Check out regional events and activities happening all summer. Plus, we give you 94 things to do to fill your summer days, tips to stay safe at the beach, kid-friendly ways to explore nature and more! ...

Beach season is here at last. It’s finally time for those iconic summer days of water, sand and sun. Whether you’re taking in the views from our own Lake Erie, or traveling to bask in salt waves, the right precautions help keep dangers at bay. ...

With school being out for the summer, it's a good time to teach children how to self-manage their time. However, helping to foster independence can be difficult. Here are a few ways to help promote independence at home. ...

Whether you invest in the hottest new yard games or enjoy classic activities that require no equipment, your yard can become an ultimate hang out destination with these fun ideas.  ...

From buzzing insects, to chirping birds, and other creatures there’s a whole world waiting to be discovered. Find out how your family can explore nature and identify what they are seeing. ...

You can be the calmest parent, but toddlers are anything but rational, and meltdowns aren’t ever a question of if, but when. We discuss why they happen and a few ways to handle them. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger Melissa Koski Carney of "I Crashed the Web" shares a summertime recipe that is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. ...

From local hot spots, to day trips and weekend getaways, we give you 94 places to explore this summer. ...

The results are in! Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. For our ninth annual contest, some perennial favorites topped the ballots once again — but they were joined by many new honorees. ...

Whether it’s something to commemorate their experiences, celebrate their achievements, or prepare them for the next leg of their journey, read on for a list of great gift ideas for grads.  ...