Believing there’s much more to revere than fear when it comes to sharks, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium is putting a week-long spotlight on these creatures from August 9-16 as part of its annual Fin Fest celebration.

Taking place at the same time as Ohio's sales tax holiday this weekend, Pinecrest is hosting a Drive-Thru Back to School Drive to collect school supplies to help fulfill a vital need for foster children in the Cleveland area through Fostering Hope.

Northeast Ohio naturalist Marty regularly takes kids and parents on virtual adventures through the “Nature Challenge” video series on his YouTube channel. In this video, he leads a summer exploration of wet habitats for wildlife, including a wild crayfish catch.

Milestones Autism Resources is providing extended access to its 2020 National Autism Conference through August 31 for existing registrants and those still interested in registering.

Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables. FACEtime is a program designed for older children and young teens who stutter and want to communicate more fluently and confidently.

Crocker Park is partnering with Northeast Ohio Parent and Lake Ridge Academy to bring back the popular summer event series, Crocker Kids. This year, the event series is going virtual, inviting children to log on to Crocker Park’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a fun and educational class with stores and restaurants inside Crocker Park.

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Children and adults learn differently, obtain information differently and communicate differently. The arts can help people bridge those communication gaps. They also help children understand themselves better, express their creativity, and foster a love of learning, among other benefits.

This month, we reveal the winners and finalists in our fifth annual Parent Choice Awards. We also focus on family-friendly local restaurants, experiences in the arts, and education topics like easing back-to-school anxiety, preparing for online learning, and everyday ways to teach and have fun with your baby.