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.

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Sometimes, a meal is just sustenance. But sometimes, it’s part of the adventure. Who doesn’t have memories of finding a hole in the wall that led to a great dinner, or an alfresco lunch during a day at the beach? With that in mind, here’s a sampling of a variety of kid- and budget-friendly places in the Cleveland area, each offering its own piece of local flavor for dine-in or carry-out.

Cafe O'Play has added new services to assist parents who are juggling childcare and work. Its Work With Care and Second Eye services provide enrichment and supervision to children of varying ages while parents work, visit with friends or catch up on projects.

Nominations are being accepted for hometown heroes who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. One winner will receive a year of free bowling and/or bocce and a $250 dining credit at Pinstripes.