Parenting

Teaching your kids to manage money is an invaluable life lesson. Mike Daugherty, technology expert, shares with us his recommendation for a new app kids — and parents — can use to improve financial literacy. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar, of "Green Family-in-Training," shares with us how to make your laundry more eco-friendly. From reducing your wash loads to efficient drying tips, here are ways to save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint. ...

The free online training program educates parents and caregivers about best practices to prevent infant deaths due to unsafe sleep. The new course, created with input from medical professionals, is one way the hospital and foundation are working to prevent unsafe sleep deaths. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger Aisha Taylor, a single mom of twins and the founder of FNPhenomenal, shares with us how to understand the dangers of comparing yourself and your journey to someone else’s — and two big lessons she learned. ...

There's a dog-sized lizard invading America. Take a closer look at the Argentine black-and-white tegu and find out how it became big news (and a big concern) in America from Greater Cleveland Aquarium aquarist Brenton M. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Todd Cartmell, child psychologist, father and author of "8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids." Cartmell explains how to maintain a healthy relationship with your child, develop a nurturing home culture and more! ...

As winter drags on, finding new things to do at home with your kids can become challenging. Check out the following Pinterest-inspired ideas to find some winter fun — indoors and outdoors — for kids of all ages.  ...

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With kindness meaning more than one act, anyone can do it, every day. But there are people in the region who have decided to take it to the next level to help others. ...

Reading improves focus and concentration, expands knowledge and critical thinking, broadens imagination and creativity, improves vocabulary, motivates us, promotes interest, and provides endless hours of entertainment, but it's not limited to books. How can we inspire kids to start reading? Here are some suggestions for encouraging children to read, write and read some more. ...