Parenting

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. ...

Eating popcorn and watching the big screen isn’t reserved for indoors. Drive-in theaters are a place where kids and adults can enjoy this nighttime ritual under the stars. Here are a few things to consider before you head to the theater. ...

Ohio has launched the campaign “The ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone. Back. Crib. Every Baby, Every Sleep.” Here are some tips to keep your baby safe while sleeping. ...

Whether you're getting the kids ready, tackling household chores, preparing meals or getting everyone ready for bed, there are several things you can do to maximize time, space and peace of mind. ...

Sara Carnes, co-host of the Family Friendly Morning Show at 95.5 The Fish shows us a tool called THINK to help parents teach their kids about social media responsibility. ...