Parenting

Living through the coronavirus pandemic has altered life in ways both mundane and profound. Only time will tell how much it has impacted American society, but chances are, most families are being more cautious about hopping on airplanes and taking long car rides to the beach this summer. Learn ways to have fun and stay safe all season long. ...

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Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that it doesn't follow Newton's law of viscosity. Move it slowly, and it flows like a liquid; hit it or press it quickly, and it locks up like a solid! ...

Most of us enjoy the excitement of fireworks, parades and other holiday-related fun. However, loud noises such as booms and sirens can be damaging over time. Here are some facts about noise-induced hearing loss and how to prevent it. ...

After an unexpected school year and ongoing closures of some traditional summer camps and social activities, many parents and caregivers are looking for extra support for their kids. Months of distance learning, paired with normal summer learning loss, can bring academic, social and emotional challenges. Here are things parents can do at home to help. ...

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Is your child ready for kindergarten? The Cleveland Public Library offers programs and resources to help parents and guardians prepare their youngest learners for school, including a virtual Kindergarten Club with live sessions held via Zoom calls. ...

"The Week Junior" kicks off its first-ever Summer of Reading challenge — a six-week program helping kids ages 8-14 fall in love with reading, develop critical thinking skills and make connections that matter. The challenge encourages kids to read three books over the summer and includes a list of recommended books to get them started. ...

Warm weather means we can now socially distance in the safety of our own yards. This goes for babies, too — whom we can provide a little fresh air and sunshine. If you’re a new parent and experiencing your first summer with your baby, here are some ways to gear-up and safely celebrate the season.  ...

There’s a good chance that both you and your family are eager to get out and do things, especially now that things are open again. But a lot has changed, so Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jason Lea provides a roundup of how some of your family’s favorite zoos, museums, amusement parks and more are handling reopening. ...