National Poetry Month, which began in 1996 from the Academy of American Poets, celebrates its 25th year. Reading and learning poems help with rhyming, order of words and critical thinking skills. Here are five fun ways to introduce your kids to poetry.

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If you’re familiar with special education, you’re well-acquainted with the term IEP — Individualized Education Program, but you may not know exactly how a properly-implemented IEP can benefit your child. Matt Christensen, a seventh-grade intervention specialist at Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst shares with us what an enjoyable, effective IEP experience can look like.

With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health.

To help heighten public understanding, Em Ellis, LSW, a behavior specialist for Summit Academy School – Dayton, who works with and advocates for children with autism, describes six common misconceptions and realities about autism.

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Aisha Taylor of "FNPhenomenal" shares with us ideas to grow your family's income after receiving a stimulus check or tax refund. She provides these four strategies that could work for you and advance the goals you have for your family. Also, help you stay the course, if you run into obstacles. 

Grab your family and friends to run or walk to support The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland on Sunday. The Stroller Derby is a family-friendly 5K where you can participate in-person or virtually. All ages are welcome and strollers are not required. Learn how to register.

For the first time in more than 20 years, guests can visit tiger cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! The three cubs, all born in this past December, made their public debut last week at the zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage.

From May to September, Northeast Ohio Parent will host free, interactive activities for kids. Each month will have a unique theme that will allow for much fun in the sun for kids and parents. Register for the May 18 kickoff event to join us for animal-themed fun, including Jungle Terry, games, prizes and more.