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Already been around the birthday parade block? Whatever your comfort level or preference for gatherings, there are plenty of other fun, creative ways to celebrate safely in-person, virtually or with a hybrid event. Here are some ideas to make your birthday child feel special. ...

As parents, we want our kids to model kindness, understanding and empathy. In today’s diverse world, a large part of that is being aware and sensitive of other cultures. No matter the age of your children or the community in which you live, there are many opportunities to introduce and teach cultural diversity in a fun, respectful way. ...

Learn more about the City of Shaker Heights' unique community through the eyes of residents, city officials, schools and businesses. ...

Laundry dilemmas are common in most households. We share advice from an expert for struggling parents looking to declutter their baskets and homes. ...

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From day camps to overnight camps, summer programs have been a staple in many families’ lives. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, kids had to stay close to home, many on their screens, not seeing friends or doing typical activities. Now, with the return of camp season in 2021, camp program directors have been preparing for a "new normal" and the extra mental health issues that could arise. ...

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, shares with us how she decided to make her first vision board to plan out some goals and thoughts as encouragement for the year ahead. She created this inspirational collage of images and words that's encourages a pursuit of goals and dreams with her daughter. Find out some ways to create a board and how this can teach goal setting to kids. ...

If you don’t feel comfortable going to a gym during a pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to get yourself feeling good. You can now choose from many online and streaming workouts. Many of the programs don’t even require equipment. ...

Has romance taken a back seat during this pandemic? It’s completely understandable, if so. Restaurants are closing early, babysitters might be limited and that new loungewear set is just so much more comfortable. Here are some fun at-home ideas to add a little creativity to make this Valentine’s Day special. ...