When it comes to researching potential schools for your child’s next educational step, it’s a good idea to start early. In fact, experts recommend beginning your search for information nearly a year in advance — during the fall of the year before your child will be entering his or her new school.

While each baby and child develops at a slightly different rate, there are some general guidelines that parents can expect. This developmental chart lists some skills typical of a child's development from infancy through 5 years old, and also offers parents some suggestions for age appropriate toys and activities to do with their children.

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Many Northeast Ohio schools have unveiled reopening plans that include some form of remote learning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some students are starting their first few weeks online, while others are returning to a hybrid in-person and online curriculum. With school almost here in this new environment, a local expert shares how parents can create an at-home, kid-friendly learning space.

Being pregnant induces a whole new set of worries for moms-to-be, and adding a global pandemic to the mix can be even more overwhelming. The spread of COVID-19 raises many concerns for pregnant women, such as how it could affect the health of mom and baby and how it may change your labor and delivery experience.

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Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation announced that for the health and safety of all participants, this year’s Take a Hike Historic Walking Tours will be offered online as free, self-guided, interactive experiences.

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.