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We asked readers to nominate moms and dads who are going above and beyond — sometimes, despite challenges of their own — not just for their family, but for their community as a whole. Read their stories here. ...

When a family makes the decision to serve as foster or adoptive parents, there is a lot to consider in order to prepare for the addition of a young child or teenager. Agencies that support and assist families with this process share what parents — and other members of the family — can do to get ready before the child arrives home. ...

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The decision of where to send your child to receive their education is a big one, so you want to be prepared when visiting a potential school. Use this handy guide for asking the right questions in order to get the most from your visit. ...

Sara Carnes, co-host of The Family Friendly Morning Show on Cleveland's 95.5 The Fish, encourages others to "rewind" family movie night by introducing kids to some classic films from decades gone by. ...

Northeast Ohio offers tons of party planning resources. Spice up your next bash with a little help from these local planners, entertainers, centers and more! ...

Many games not only help kids have fun, but also learn. Randy Kulman, founder and president of LearningWorks for Kids, an organization that helps inform and instruct parents on how to enrich and enhance their kids’ digital playtime, provides the following games to try on smart devices. ...

Today's parents are faced with many limitations when preparing a special birthday treat for their child to share with their classmates. Here are some tried and true school birthday treats that are safe for all kids but are so delicious and fun, students won’t even realize they are gluten-free, nut-free or dairy-free. ...

Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students of all ages and abilities. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a good time to encourage communication with your kids and help battle bullying; here's how. ...