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.  

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It's no tricks and all treats for the elephants at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Watch the zoo's elephants enjoy a fun — and tasty — enrichment activity when giant pumpkins are placed in their habitat.

With so many distractions — phones, online games and social media — it might be difficult to get some tweens to sit down and read. Here are a few tips to encourage them to uncover new reading adventures that are age appropriate for them.

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