Parenting

As the weather heats up, children are eager to dig out their swimsuits and head to the pool. While water activities can be lots of fun, it's important to follow some safety rules so that everyone is happy and safe. ...

Being a professional baseball player is an aspiration most little boys strive for. It was no different for Cleveland Indians right fielder David Murphy. This father of three has made his dream happen. And the work ethic his father instilled in him shows off on the playing field and at home in Westlake with his wife and kids. ...

Join more than 1,000 attendees at the Milestones 12th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 18-19 at the Cleveland I-X Center. The conference brings family members and professionals in the field of autism together to share evidence-based practical strategies and best practices. ...

Libraries across Northeast Ohio celebrate the summer with reading programs. Each year, they offer an opportunity for children — and adults — a way to worm into reading. ...

Your children can avoid the summer slump by reading books or listening to stories while outdoors. Here are some recommendations from Rebecca Shook, the special needs resource librarian at the Westlake Porter Public Library. ...

Brooke Taylor explains the role of The Mom Squad, a community of women supporting each other through motherhood and beyond. ...

Creating a garden with your child or grandchild can bring a crop of sweetness to your home. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, and want to make it a family project, here are a few pointers to get you started, along with some advice from local garden club members. ...

Donate your time this summer to help food banks in Northeast Ohio stay stocked with supplies for year-long programs. ...

Just about every parent at one time or another has had to make an honest assessment of their child’s maturity. And, at no time is this more crucial than when children are home for summer break. Here's some help for assessing your child’s readiness to handle the household when Mom and Dad are away. ...

Health officials in Northeast Ohio are calling the levels of heroin use an epidemic, and statistics show that young people in both cities and suburbs are at risk. Would you know if your child was an addict? ...