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This month, we announce our 2020 Cover Kids Contest Winners. Find 100 Gift ideas — from books, toys and more! — for all kids. Parents can view the holiday happenings around the region and we provide an update on how museums are dealing with COVID-19.  Also, look for how parents can teach their kids about moral courage. See the digital edition and find out where to find the print issue!

Toddlers often know what they want, but are not yet able to express their wants accurately to caregivers. When tension builds and frustration mounts due to a communication breakdown, toddlers may experience a full-blown tantrum. These expert tips will help parents keep their cool while helping their child through a communication-related tantrum.

Now through April, the "Bird in the Hand Feeding Station" has returned to The West Woods in Russell Township. Find out how to bundle up and feed these hungry birds with your family for this educational adventure.

Expectant parents who are choosing a doctor for their babies or parents who want to change their child’s current provider can do a free telehealth interview with Akron Children’s primary care providers who are accepting new patients.

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Lynne Azarchi, author of "The Empathy Advantage". Listen as Azarchi shares her research-based tips and ideas for parents to help teach kids empathy.

Are you interested in chemical reactions? Check out this MilliporeSigma video — used as part of the Northeast Ohio Parent KidStream video series — to learn how to make an “elephant” sized reaction!

Jennifer Bonnar, Northeast Ohio blogger "Green Family-in-Training" shares with us how she plans to enjoy this time of year, and also to celebrate one of the colors of the season. Here are five ideas on how to celebrate a “greener” holiday with your family — including giving gifts to family to wrapping the presents.

Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience at the Cuyahoga Country Fairgrounds, featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Find out more how your family can wind through the sparkling path of this holiday tradition.

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