Parenting

Sponsored Content — Facing cancer is hard for anyone but going through the challenges as a child has its unique hurdles. The Gathering Place in Beachwood event "Race for the Place" helps kids like 6-year-old Sydney Phoeson cancer survivor and her family. The race is held on the first Sunday in June on National Cancer Survivors Day ...

The school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas last Tuesday, which 19 children and two teachers were killed, has shook the country. For parents, they have to find ways to answer questions from their kids and help them process this tragic event in a developmentally appropriate manner.  ...

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Empty shelves of infant formula have parents scrambling to different stores, and many are worried how to best feed their babies. Whether you are a mom who feeds their child formula only, using a hybrid approach of breastmilk and formula, or breastfeeding moms or soon-to-be parents, local health experts share feeding advice for you and your baby. ...

It's time for outdoor play — running, skating and cycling are healthy activities that build muscle and strengthen bones. However, warm weather also means kids will be arriving in ERs after bicycle accidents, skateboard and scooter mishaps, and rollerblade wipe-outs, and with injuries from minor to life-threatening. Here are some tips on keeping kids safe with helmets on. ...

It’s National Water Safety Month! Angela Gartner, editor of Northeast Ohio Parent, has a conversation with Vince O’Leary, regional manager at Goldfish Swim School, which has locations in the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas, about the importance of water safety and teaching kids how to swim. ...

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, reflects on a few things she would tell her “younger self” as a parent, especially as her daughters continue to grow as a tween and adult. She names five things that she could have done differently and hopes it will be helpful for readers. ...

More than 12,334 school gardening programs around the country support classroom curricula and build healthy eating habits. With farm-to-table rooted in the public domain, farm-to-school programs are growing in new ways.  ...

The children’s exhibition is specifically designed to engage ages 2 – 12 and features 14 multi-sensory exploration stations. A kick-off event will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for families to explore the exhibit. attend live performances and more. ...