December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month and according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 toy-related injuries were treated in Emergency Departments in 2021. Dr. Roopa Thakur, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s has a few toy safety tips.

Lights For Kids founder Olivia Messina of Solon hopes to make things a little better for children during a hospital stay. The nonprofit seeks to create a comfortable experience through donations such as string lights for kids to decorate their rooms or other joy-bringing items used by child life specialists, which help distract children from the pain of medical procedures. 

It’s common for kids to experience fears. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams from Akron Children’s Hospital provides some tips.

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner reflects on the holiday season and what she's looking forward to in 2023.

Looking for last minute gifts? Here's 50 ideas for babies, kids, tween, teens and even you, parents!

A city that reads together grows together. Everyone is invited for free books, reading resources, entertainment, family fun activities, and more at this kick-off event at the Cleveland Public Auditorium.

With Christmas just days away, there’s still plenty of time to get in the holiday spirit. Tower City Center is a one-stop shop for all things merry and bright. Guests can take a break from any last-minute holiday shopping by checking out the festive holiday window displays, chatting with Bruce the Spruce and more!

Hanukkah begins on December 18 through December 26. Families can add these festive ideas to their list of ways to commemorate the Chanukah season.

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Happy Birthday, Lolani! The white-cheeked gibbon born at Akron Zoo on Dec. 9, 2021, recently enjoyed a party thrown by her care team.