Parenting

Ryan Craig, captain and left wing for the Cleveland Monsters, his wife, Jaydee, and the couple's three children have had a very busy year. Along with his hockey teammates, Ryan celebrated the Monsters winning the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Championship last June — and his family was along with him for the ride. Find out how the Craig family celebrated the win and why they love living in Northeast Ohio. ...

Today, homeschooling involves interactive, out-of-the box approaches to education. Homeschooling parents found this to be their favorite part of being directly involved with their children’s education. Here are some ideas that make perfect homeschool lessons, but can be great learning experiences for traditional students, too. ...

Many area organizations offer educational experiences specifically tailored to homeschoolers and their families. Get outside the "classroom" and gain some hands-on learning at these Greater Cleveland events that are geared toward homeschool students. ...

It’s not clear at what age kids begin to dream, but even toddlers may speak about having dreams — pleasant ones and scary ones. Nightmares aren’t completely preventable, but parents can take steps to set the stage for a peaceful night’s rest. That way, when nightmares do creep in, a little reassurance and comfort from you can quickly restore your child’s peace of mind. ...

There's no need to buy the latest flashy, expensive toy that's touted as “educational” for the little one in your life. Find out what researchers learned when they compared electronic toys, traditional toys, and books — and learn how you can stimulate a baby's language development using these items. ...

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As you finalize your vacation plans for the year, consider taking a solo journey with your child. From planning and financial considerations to their trip activities, one local mom shares her summer vacation adventures with her daughter as inspiration. ...

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Hanna Perkins has added a free track for parents to its educational conference, which takes place in April. Parents will learn about many topics, including nutrition, characteristics of children and when they develop, tactics to avoiding bullying, and more. ...

The Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging kids to tell their grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives “Don’t fall for me” this Valentine’s Day as part of its STEADY U Ohio fall prevention program. Download free printable Valentines and more. ...