Parenting

Every kid has a tantrum every now and then, but when a child is experiencing difficulty controlling their temper it can be a really frustrating and challenging time for their parents. Learn expert advice from the Cleveland Clinic on how to help your child navigate these feelings. ...

Now, with the Summer Games just around the corner, the Greet Lakes Science Center is getting in on the excitement with its first ever Summer Science Games. Guests of all ages can take part in nine different hands-on events including Archery and Arrows, Space Corn Hole, Long Jump, Sports in Space, Sack Race, Balance at its Best, Life-Sized "Pac Man," Illusions and DIY Putt Putt. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine hosted a Summer Safety Facebook Chat, sponsored by Goldfish Swim School, to provide readers with ways to keep their families safe and happy this summer. Here are some tips from the local experts who participated. ...

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It’s important for kids to get daily active play because it contributes to their physical, emotional and social development, and helps them maintain a healthy lifestyle. To ensure kids get the active play they need this summer, try these tips to get them outdoors and having fun. ...

Once warmer weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outside on your deck or patio. But before you can enjoy those outdoor spaces to the fullest, you need to put in a little work to make them feel fresh and new again. ...

Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — helps readers take the challenge, which provides an opportunity to help parents gain back their self-confidence by digging deep and looking beyond the surface of themselves. ...

To most families, the end of a school year is synonymous with going to summer camp, where kids engage in new experiences, make new friends and create life-long memories. Some parents are finding there are unique camps around Northeast Ohio offering much more than the traditional fun activities. ...

This is a time to ensure that every family is educated when it comes to water safety as we prepare for beach and pool season. So, what do parents need to know when it comes to water safety? Swim safety expert Sonali Morris, owner of Goldfish Swim School East Cleveland and Goldfish Swim School of Fairview Park, offers practical water safety advice. ...

To many people, foster parents are considered real-life superheroes, serving and loving children for as long as they’re needed, despite the inevitable farewell. Though it can be intense and painful, all of the foster parents we’ve spoken to agree it’s worth it — and professionals say there is a huge need for more people to step up. ...