Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, shares a few back to school prompt questions to gauge how your kids are feeling about the new school year. ...

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Shopping resale for gently used baby and kids clothing, equipment and more can bolster your budget, since items cost significantly less than retail prices. Fall is a popular time for resale and consignment events. Check this list for sales taking place in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...

Feel like you’re being pulled in opposite directions? You’re not alone. We've got tips on managing the after-school activity madness. ...

The first day of school is right around the corner, and a lot of kids might have a hard time waking up – especially if they didn’t have a regular sleep schedule over the summer. Dr. Brian Chen, sleep specialist for Cleveland Clinic, has some tips to get back to a sleep routine. ...

With the recent formula shortage, newly pregnant moms, whether it’s their first or third child, might be weighing their infant feeding choices carefully. Some who thought breastfeeding wouldn’t be an option, could now be choosing it exclusively. ...

Looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat? Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Aisha Taylor of "FNPhenomenal" shares her cucumber mint water recipe, that you can make with a few ingredients from your garden.  ...

Sponsored Content: The Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 5, and continues through Sunday, August 7. For the last seven years, Ohio’s sales tax holiday has ushered in back-to-school season throughout the state. This year, Great Northern Mall is once again adding to the fun with a weekend full of special events and unique experiences for shoppers. ...

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Here's a list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Put these on your library wish list or gift them to someone you know. ...

Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience of sending one of her identical twin daughters to sleep away camp while the other stayed home and why being solo can sometimes be a good discovery of oneself. ...