Time to refresh with beauty, fitness and heart health tips. Learn how to get fit virtually, how to keep yourself looking and feeling younger, and see some creative and romantic ideas for at-home Valentine’s Day dates. Forget about the cold and snow and instead focus on the fun in February.

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Great Lakes Science Center is kicking off the month with a brand new movie in the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, a new slate of themed STEM activities, the extension of the Body Worlds Rx exhibition and more!

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Todd Cartmell, child psychologist, father and author of "8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids." Cartmell explains how to maintain a healthy relationship with your child, develop a nurturing home culture and more!

As winter drags on, finding new things to do at home with your kids can become challenging. Check out the following Pinterest-inspired ideas to find some winter fun — indoors and outdoors — for kids of all ages. 

While the COVID-19 pandemic kept things closed in Northeast Ohio, many family-friendly places and attractions have opened their doors, either virtually or in-person. We list museums, historical sites and tours, nature and science centers, zoos, parks and other attractions that have offerings and other popular sites that are temporary closed for the season.

Happy Groundhog Day from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Thistle the Whistlepig! CMNH wildlife specialists explain how Thistle came to the museum, what a true hibernator is, and why in the world we celebrate Groundhog Day.

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For parents wondering if their kids need braces, we spoke with several local experts who let us in on the basics — everything from why kids need them to the cost and more.

With kindness meaning more than one act, anyone can do it, every day. But there are people in the region who have decided to take it to the next level to help others.