Parenting

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. ...

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Watch an egg hunt underwater! Greater Cleveland Aquarium Aquarist Mallory fills plastic eggs with capelin and shrimp. To get the food, the giant Pacific octopus has to find and open the eggs. ...

Cuyahoga County Public Library is offering free, five-week, virtual Baby Club programs for caregivers and children ages birth to 2. Registrants will learn helpful tips and research-backed practices they can use to boost their baby’s brain through play while connecting with other families.  ...

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Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger Melissa Koski Carney, of "I Crashed the Web," shares with us some things she's grateful for when it comes to being pregnant during the pandemic. ...