Working from home with kids during the COVID-19 pandemic is not easy. Melissa Koski Carney, Northeast Ohio Parent Blogger "I Crashed The Web" shares with us how she made it work and kept her sanity along the way. Here's what she found that have helped her.

Looking for some winter fun the whole family will love? This month, Cleveland Metroparks "Ten to Explore" offers guests 10 ways to stay active and explore winter in the Emerald Necklace.

Read "Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution" by Pat Miller, page by page, in the business windows of downtown Kent. Donations of non-perishable food items for “Squirrel’s Helping Box” will be collected at participating businesses. Items will be donated to Kent Social Services.

Ohio law requires that all hospitals and birthing centers offer the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening before discharge. The methods used are safe, quick and effective. If your child has not passed the screening, it is very important that you take your baby for a diagnostic hearing test by a licensed pediatric audiologist.

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Welcoming the start of the New Year coincides with Great Wolf Lodge’s annual Snowland experience, now through Jan. 3, 2021. The resorts transform into a winter wonderland with activities and entertainment sure to make spirits bright – and safe.

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Adam Jablin, a recovering addict, now a life coach and author, who talks about things parents should know about addiction and tips on what they can do if they suspect there is a problem.

Akron Children’s Museum, Summit Metroparks and the Friends of Metroparks are helping little learners ages 3 to 6 keep their brains stimulated and bodies active with Adventure Backpacks. A grant from Summit County funded the creation and distribution of 2,500 backpacks.

With pop, gospel, and reimagined Christmas classics, it tells the story of a family that must confront the grief of the past in order to reunite and celebrate the joy of the present. This holiday concert features select performances from the musical and exclusive interviews with the composers.

The holiday season is here, which means festive decorations, blinking lights, Christmas trees, Santa, presents, holiday meals and more. While these are why most of us love this time of year, they are also the reason this season can cause confusion and stress for children with autism spectrum disorder. Check out these tips from Juli Augustin from ABA Behavioral Specialists, to help you achieve your seasonal goals this year and beyond.