Worth Noting

The new exhibition at the Great Lakes Science Center opens today and features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Guests can also explore interactive experiences that introduce them to the ship’s real passengers, including touch screens and boarding passes, an audio tour, and a virtual reality experience. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Giveaway Alert! We are giving away three copies of "Rayne Climbs Up" by local author Tasha L. Wilburn. This story, inspired by Wilburn's daughter Rayne, who was diagnosed with Eby's Palsy, celebrates courage, determination and the power of doing things differently. See details on how to enter! ...

The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards sought to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. And, you, the readers, delivered. Thank you to everyone who voted! Winner and runner-ups announced in early June! ...

 The Akron Zoo will be introducing several new species as renovations and updates to its "Legends of the Wild" area are completed. Learn about the new animals that will make their debut on Saturday, May 16.  ...

If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development. ...

 The Maltz Museum announced the winners of the 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest. Each year, the contest awards $100,000 to Northeast Ohio middle and high school students, teachers, and schools who take a stand against hate and discrimination. ...

Few parenting moments test your patience quite like a full-blown temper tantrum. While those big emotions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents, experts say tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. ...

Back by popular demand, DinoTrek will return to the Akron Zoo beginning May 2. There will be 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including fan-favorites, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, as well as many new species. The majority of the dinosaurs will move and make noise. ...

JJ Moore is a seventh grade basketball player at LaMuth Middle School in Painesville Township and is considered one of the top players in Ohio for the Class of 2031. ...

Looking for something new to read with the kids this month? These are the books currently on our to-be-read pile. ...