Parenting

After the pandemic stole last summer, we’re finally starting to emerge into something resembling a normal world. We’ve all had a little cabin fever, and we’re more than ready to go exploring again. Here are some places throughout the state to scratch that itch to get away. ...

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Families are looking forward to returning to normal summer activities, including swimming. As you make plans for the pool or beach, swim and water safety experts share a reminder to make swim safety a priority. ...

Graduation might look a little different again this year. But as we’ve learned from living in a pandemic for more than a year, there are still ways to celebrate a major milestone that can make it feel special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate your grad — preschool to high school — check out these ideas. ...

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Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Sara Carnes and her family recently watched “Yes Day” on Netflix. In the spirit of the movie, her family decided to try a "yes" day, where parents say “yes” to everything their kids ask. She shares how it went and some ground rules for having your own. ...

No matter the industry, first jobs are invaluable life experiences. They teach teens not only the hard skills required to do the job, but also important soft skills that build character and foster maturity, like interacting with irate customers or working as a team in a fast-paced environment. Here's some practical job advice from local professionals who hire teen workers. ...

It's a boy! Meet Ernesto, the Akron Zoo's penguin chick, in this behind-the-scenes video. Keeper Vicky shares information and answers questions about the chick, Akron Zoo's penguin colony and Humboldt penguins in general. ...

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Are you curious about or have you considered right-sizing your family’s life? Author Jeannie Fleming-Gifford shares why her family bought a new home half the size of their old one. She provides some insight into making this transition, and explains how it allowed time to plan for short and longer term goals such as more travel, (hopefully) earlier retirement, etc. ...