It’s almost that time of year to think about what to plant in your garden. While there are plenty of options at your local big-box store's garden center, think about choosing native flowers and plants this year. Planting native can add something special — and it goes a long way toward helping the environment.

Goodbye screens; hello outside world! Depending on where your family stands with the pandemic, screen-time limits have been relaxed or may have been completely removed during the craziness that was 2020. As we head toward a better outlook, it may be time for a digital detox to help your family shake off the cloud of electronic energy hanging over your home.

It's important to know how and where your children are spending their time online. The excitement of leveling up, the rush of defeating a boss, or just socializing with other players has led to increased gaming across the board. Take a look at the most popular games with kids and what parents should know about them.

The pull-out guide helps you plan your children’s summer adventures in 2021. It also includes listings of area camps and summer programs and an easily digestible Camp Grid, so you can begin your search right now.

The April issue of Northeast Ohio Parent will soon be on newsstands, but you can check it early by viewing our digital edition. This month, the issue is jam-packed with a Camp and Summer Programs Guide, spring planting tips, virtual and in-person kid-friendly happenings, and more!

Help us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun — and be entered to win a fantastic local prize! Voting ends tomorrow; it's the last chance to cast your ballot for your favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.

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Are you new to backyard bird feeding and want to know how to get started? Watch this video by Lake Metroparks to learn about the different types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds to your yard.

Starting Tuesday, March 30, Mentor Public Library will have special guests — little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch — in the children's department at its main branch. The library will have an incubator set up and families may even get to see the eggs as they hatch.