Parenting

While it’s typical to have a rosy perspective on experiences after the child arrives, it’s not always perfect — or even happy. The “baby blues” and postpartum depression can happen. Families, friends and new moms need to know the signs. ...

Children and families can take the opportunity to explore other cultures and enjoy the excitement of a visit to downtown Cleveland in a fun, welcoming environment. Families can enjoy unique theater performances and workshops. Also, children can do crafts, create chalk art drawings, play games and enjoy other hands-on learning activities. ...

Akron Children’s Hospital announced a three-year grant from The Goodyear Foundation to support the “Safe Mobility Project,” enabling the hospital and community partner organizations to expand child safety programs focusing on child passenger seats, bike helmets, pedestrian safety and teen drivers. ...

While it’s important for our children to be involved and find activities they enjoy, there is only so much time in the day and so much money to spread around. When it comes to being busy, how much is too much? Find the right balance between your children’s activities, school and family life. ...

Kids ages 7 to 12 will create books during a workshop led by Akron artist Dan Cuthbert at Summit Artspace. The workshop is 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 20, March 19 and April 16. Participants in small groups will write and illustrate a book and learn about the bookmaking process. ...

Is your family ready to make a snowman or have a snowball fight? There's winter weather on the way this week, and the Great Lakes Science Center helps us learn about snow. Teach your kids about the best time to play in this weather with a science lesson, along with how to create their own ice "snowman" when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate. ...

If getting a fresh start on a new year seems daunting, try tackling your get-healthy goals one step at a time. There is no easy path to transforming your lifestyle, but this is one time you should be able to see the results of your hard work. ...

Royalton Music Center presents Kindermusik. The class has music and movement activities that offer many benefits, including boosting early literacy and language, plus social-emotional skills, while providing kids with opportunities to practice fine and gross motor skills. ...

The early part of each new school year is commonly spent reversing the effect of “summer brain drain,” when kids lose skills they mastered the previous year. Maintaining a well-rounded and healthy diet and taking vitamins and other essential nutrients that support brain health helps to get kids energized. ...

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland will close its University Circle facility on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 and begin to serve the area through a dynamic series of programs held throughout the community until the time when the renovation in Midtown is complete and the museum is ready to open its new home to visitors. ...