Parenting

As parents, we watch for every milestone — whether you have an infant or school-aged child — with careful caution and hope. We want to ensure our children have the basics down, like eating, talking, and mobility of their hands and feet. When issues do arise, it can be difficult to understand, and we might be tempted to play the blame game with ourselves. But for children who may have any delay, such as with hearing or language, it’s important not to wait. ...

Happily, sleep science can help you create a bedroom that’s a sanctuary for sleep. These simple bedroom fixes could put your child’s sleep troubles to rest. Take a few minutes to improve your child’s sleeping space. ...

Just when you have your child's sleep routine down, you realize it's time for the big kid bed. This can happen without much notice. Here are some ways to make a smooth transition for a better night's rest for you and your child. ...

Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Our 2021 Cover Kids Contest is coming soon, with entries being accepted October 1-31, 2021. Children between the ages of 2 to 15 years old will be considered.  ...

A child’s cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect and support for those affected can be very important. The best approach in a situation like this is to proactively offer specific types of support. There are many acts of kindness, big and small. Here are some tips on how you can support a child and their family during this time. ...

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Whether you are drowning in socks, consumed by crafts or just plain paralyzed with clutter, there is hope for home order. Professional organizer Ann Shenk, founder of Simple Spaces in Bay Village, offers tips to address parents’ most common complaints to get all hands on deck and help save our spaces. ...

Makerspaces have begun popping up in school classrooms, at libraries, and in local communities in recent years. They’ve become especially popular in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) classrooms, but they’ve also been popping up in homes. ...

It’s Fall. A time to explore. Eat. Create. Look to our gardens, fields, orchards and nature trails for a bountiful harvest of not only the season’s menu, but materials and inspiration for hands-on art projects and festive crafts. However simple or sophisticated, revel in these cooler months with a homemade masterpiece. ...

Learn more about this community through the eyes of residents, city officials, schools and businesses. Find out how to spend time in the city and get to know how Avon Lake residents stepped up to help the school district during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...