Parenting

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With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Aisha Taylor of "FNPhenomenal" shares with us ideas to grow your family's income after receiving a stimulus check or tax refund. She provides these four strategies that could work for you and advance the goals you have for your family. Also, help you stay the course, if you run into obstacles.  ...

For the first time in more than 20 years, guests can visit tiger cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! The three cubs, all born in this past December, made their public debut last week at the zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Delaney Ruston, author, speaker and filmmaker, who shares tips and advice about social media, video games, mental health, sleep, challenging conversations and more. ...

Got a sleep-resistant child? Maybe it’s time for your little night owl to hit the books. Use nightly bedtime story to help build and reinforce healthy sleep habits, overcome common sleep saboteurs and boost parent-child bonding. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Jason Lea of "Dad Matters" shares with us his scale, named after the “Scooby-Doo” cartoon character, which ranks if a person’s choices are good or bad. It’s his way to help his children think about stories and the choices made. ...

How are volcanos formed and why do they erupt? The Children's Museum of Cleveland invites you to check out this classic science experiment that can be done with materials you likely have around the house. ...

Moving from the crib to a "big kid" bed is a major milestone for young children and their parents. Just when you have your sleep routine down, this transition is either quickly needed or can occur without much notice. Parents who work or have a hard time with disrupted sleep can become desperate for a solution. Northeast Ohio Blogger Lindsay McCoy, of "Mommy on Assignment," talks to a sleep expert who provides tips on making this sleep transition smoother. ...