Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family with these crafts, activities, snacks and events taking place in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Whether you want to plan a festive day at home or attend a virtual or in-person local event, there’s plenty to do this month.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is celebrating Balto's birthday throughout the month of March. In this informative video, the museum teamed up with Tom and Kay, of Lake Erie Dogs, who show that by adding structure and simple techniques to your dog's play and feeding, you’ll have a canine companion who — like Balto after a big race — is satisfied and ready to relax with you.

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Tessa Stuckey, licensed professional counselor, mother of four, and author of "For the Sake of our Youth." Stuckey shares six cultural influences affecting kids today, as well as tips for parents to strengthen the connection with their kids.

Local libraries and other family-friendly organizations in the region are offering activities for kids from the comfort of their own homes. Children can sing, dance, listen to a story, do crafts and socialize in these fun, virtual March events.

Girls benefit from being in an all-girl environment, away from home, where they learn independence and to never back down from a big adventure. Whether for a day, a week or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore and have fun.

Check out these area organizations to help you plan your next party!

For your toddler attending preschool or daycare, check out these National Parenting Product Awards that provide learning, potty training tools, going-away-from-home comfort and more!

Already been around the birthday parade block? Whatever your comfort level or preference for gatherings, there are plenty of other fun, creative ways to celebrate safely in-person, virtually or with a hybrid event. Here are some ideas to make your birthday child feel special.

As parents, we want our kids to model kindness, understanding and empathy. In today’s diverse world, a large part of that is being aware and sensitive of other cultures. No matter the age of your children or the community in which you live, there are many opportunities to introduce and teach cultural diversity in a fun, respectful way.

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