Parenting

Want to celebrate the season while staying safe among COVID-19 concerns? Check out these great suggestions for socially-distanced Halloween fun, whether it's an at-home family event or safely involves friends and neighbors. ...

Creating species-specific enrichment for its animals is a huge part of the daily responsibilities of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's wildlife specialists. Why is it so important? We catch up with Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator Alexx Bigham to find out. ...

Many parents currently have children who are home doing online learning either full- or part-time. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer for United Healthcare Ohio, who shares specific ways parents can support their children in a virtual environment. ...

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If campfires aren’t your thing and you won’t be venturing out to your favorite fall festivals this year, there are still lots of ways to have fun at home. Here are some DIY ideas for giving an autumn twist to carnival games, crafts and other activities. ...

The first few years of life are a critical time for speech and language development. Children must be able to hear speech clearly in order to learn language. The earlier hearing loss is identified and treated, the more likely the child will develop speech and language skills on par with children who aren’t experiencing hearing issues. ...

With its crisp air and early sunsets, fall is the perfect time to build a backyard bonfire or enjoy one another’s company playing games or doing crafts. To get your family started, we share bonfire basics, campfire desserts, safety tips and more. ...

Feel like you’ve exhausted your go-to list of activities to keep your little ones occupied at home? We’ve created a fresh new list of the latest websites, apps, toys and simple activities you can do with your toddler or preschooler at home. ...

In this three-part series, Northeast Ohio Parent tracks the back-to-school experiences of four local families. In Part Two, we learn how the families are adjusting to a new normal of learning, whether it’s virtual, hybrid, in-person or at home using a traditional homeschooling model. ...