As schools, workplaces and many essential services moved online in Northeast Ohio, this past year highlighted the growing problem of digital exclusion: a crippling lack of access to the hardware, software, high-speed internet and technical skills necessary for success. 

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Don't miss out on Northeast Ohio Parent's Camp & Summer Programs Fair. New this year is a virtual, online option, as well as a drive-through at both in-person events. Parents can connect with representatives from a variety of camps and summer programs. Also, view virtual informational sessions to learn about how to send your kids to camp in 2021 and help to start planning. Find out more about how to register.

Do you need to get outside in the fresh air? Here's a list of hiking activities happening this month around the region. Bundle up and join naturalists who will lead you on a winter wonderland adventure on the trails. 

With the beginning of 2021 upon us, it’s normal to start feeling some post-Christmas and holiday rush fatigue or the winter blues. Lindsay McCoy, an anchor and reporter for WFMJ-TV and Northeast Ohio Parent blogger shares with us how she organizes a strategy ahead of each week to make sure everything at home and work goes as smoothly as possible.

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, made a list of things that she wanted to stick with this year. Some are personal goals, but others are more general that she thinks we all could use to stay motivated, healthy and thankful. Here are six goals she shared with us.

Join the Children's Museum of Cleveland for a storytime about New Year's and other celebrations around the world. In this fun reading of the book "What Do You Celebrate?" children will learn about holidays and festivals in several countries around the world, including China, Israel, Ireland and Germany.

Giving kids an opportunity to learn real-life skills through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities helps prepare them for the challenges of everyday life, high school and even their careers. We spoke with several teachers, educators and administrators who shared some of the skills that children can tap through STEAM that will help them succeed at school and in the future.

Gearing up to spend another semester as teacher, tutor and tech support is daunting for parents. So, as we send our kids back to school — however that looks in your district — what can we do to ease anxiety and build confidence, putting kids in the right frame of mind to succeed?