Whether they’re crystal clear or neon-bright, pacifiers are the modern baby’s accessory of choice. Thanks to studies showing that they reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), most pediatricians have given pacifiers the green light. Unfortunately, pacifiers often become a habit that overstays its welcome. Here are some ways help break the pacifier routine.

On the latest episode of aParently Seaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra and Dr. Pamela Rutledge to talk about the impact influencers may be having over your children and also their thoughts on your children becoming influencers.

Winter break is here! With the kids being home, you might find them asking at some point "There’s nothing to do! I'm bored." Taking them to an activity is not always an option. Here are some engaging activities for families looking to use the digital world to alleviate that real world boredom. 

While the Akron Zoo's white-cheeked gibbon mom, Parker, enjoys a snack, her baby is finding his or her voice and is vocalizing a lot!

From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Enter the surreal world featured on the Great Lakes Science Center's six-story high giant screen.

Meet Koen! He is the second koala joey for mom, Mackenzie, and dad, Nyoonbi, at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Koen is now eight months old and weighs nearly 1.5 pounds.

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney of "I Crashed the Web" and marathon runner, shares how stock up on the right gear as a new runner so you are ready for the open road.

Each month, Northeast Ohio Bloggers share their favorite – tried and true – recipes. Here are the December picks from appetizers, side dishes to deserts. 

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Here's a list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. In December, put these on your library wish list or gift them to someone you know.

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