If you’ve been wanting to get downtown for a while, Halloween season is your next best chance: Tower City and Public Square are hosting several holiday-themed events on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Looking for some Halloween thrills? Check out these haunted houses and spooky events happening around Northeast Ohio. 

Districts across Northeast Ohio handle that transition to middle school differently. Here are a few things local parents said they did — or wished they did — to prepare their children before attending middle school.

Fill your calendar with these family-friendly Halloween fun events!

Next school year, Ohio students might find themselves in a pre-Y2K throwback: a classroom without cellphones or very limited use. In May, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring Ohio school districts to create official cellphone policies. While the law leaves the specifics up to each district, the goal is to decrease the amount of time students use their phones during school.

Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. As more social networks come on to the scene, it’s important for all of us to learn how to use it in a healthy way. Here's a few ways to help teens find a balance and have a good relationship with these popular platforms.

Your happy elementary school student suddenly becomes a tween in middle school. It’s no secret to parents that during those years, your child will see a lot of changes, not just academically, but also emotionally and physically. Here are a few tips for parents to consider when navigating this changing emotional time for this age group.

Skip the weekend crowds and give your little one some extra space to explore a pumpkin patch, pick apples, go on a hayride and more during these weekday fall events.

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There are a number of programs and resources throughout the Northeast Ohio area that support kids with special needs by embracing their individuality with personalized attention and tailored programs through art.