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One of the best ways to nurture a love of reading in children is to make it feel like a treat, not a task. What better way to do that than by creating a special space at home just for books? A kid-friendly reading nook doesn’t require a big budget or a lot of space; all you need is a little creativity and collaboration. ...

Summer is filled with bike rides, pool days, playground adventures and backyard fun. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of scraped knees, bug bites, sunburns and the occasional trip to urgent care. While most summer mishaps can be handled at home, knowing when to seek medical attention can help parents feel more confident when accidents happen. ...

Stay home, splash around and have some lawn fun this summer. National Parenting Product Awards provides readers with options for water play and dry backyard activities for the whole family to enjoy. ...

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Summer is truly the best time of year to enjoy fruity desserts. These lemon bars are the kind of dessert that looks and tastes like something you would pick up at a neighborhood bakery, but they are surprisingly easy to make at home. ...

If you’ve stepped foot in a carpool line or your own living room lately, you’ve probably seen it: kids squeezing, squishing and obsessing over toys like NeeDoh. It might look like a passing trend, but according to experts, there’s a lot more going on beneath the squish. ...

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Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist and blogger, uses what he calls “The Usher Scale” to guide his and his kids’ entertainment choices. ...

Check out the hottest new toys for backyard play days, discover teen-friendly staycation ideas, learn how to handle common summer boo-boos, and more. Plus, find an extensive list of summer fun opportunities throughout the region. ...

Planning a summer getaway often starts with a difficult question: Who will watch the pets while the family is away? Increasingly, for many families the answer is simply to bring them along. Fortunately, there are many pet-friendly destinations within a short drive of Northeast Ohio. We provide some inspiration to help you plan a one-tank trip for the entire family — pets included. ...