Parenting

Breastfeeding a baby until he or she turns age 1 is a milestone celebrated by many nursing moms, some of whom choose to breastfeed beyond infancy and into the toddler years. If you're thinking about weaning your toddler, these strategies will help minimize meltdowns. ...

Expectant parents can prepare for their financial future before baby is born. Learn expert tips for baby-proofing your budget, plus find details about two free financial seminars hosted by Parent Financial. ...

Swiping toys, pushing, screaming and crowding each other’s space comes with the territory of having two or more kids. It’s the natural ebb and flow of family life — and a significant part of growing up. However, research shows that helping siblings bond is crucial to raising happy, well-adjusted children. ...

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we highlight the need for foster and adoptive parents in the greater Cleveland area, as well as feature some local families who have opened their homes and a few of the resources that help to ease the transition. ...

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Being able to hear is essential for developing speech and language. However, in Ohio 1.5 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss. The incidence rises to 3-6 in 1,000 by the time a child reaches school age. Two red flags that a child may have a hearing loss are if the parents have concerns regarding their child’s hearing or if the child has a speech, language or developmental delay. Learn more warning signs here. ...

Events will be held this Saturday on the front lawn, at the grocery store, playground, and that one Cracker Barrel where you’re still not allowed back. ...

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I am a self-admitted over scheduler. I find it nearly impossible to say no to someone who asks if I can volunteer for something. I have served as a Daisy Scout troop leader, cookie mom, softball coach, school council member, volunteer school librarian, field trip chaperone, school fair ticket seller, book sale volunteer, class raffle organizer, classroom craft helper, T-ball coach...the list goes on. And like many of us, I assume that I can make the schedule work somehow—I mean, that’s why we have the crock pot, right? ...