Schools are closed as part of Gov. DeWine’s stay-at-home order, resulting in many parents having to oversee their children's school lessons at home — or searching for resources to supplement their education. From local schools and attractions to national companies and nonprofits, there are many sources of supplemental lessons and programming for kids of all ages. Keep your kids learning while at home with these resources.

The Spring 2020 edition of our Camp and Summer Programs Guide is a 32-page section that focuses on relevant topics to help you plan your children’s summer adventures. It includes listings for more than 70 area camps and summer programs, so you can begin your search right now.

The April issue of Northeast Ohio Parent will soon be on newsstands, but the fastest way to check it out is by viewing our digital issue online. This month, we focus on ways to welcome spring at your home, how to increase your child’s language skills, ideas to instill kindness in your kids amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more.

Many kids, when given the opportunity, explore camp activities to try and learn new things. For others, focusing on a specialized camp helps them hone that skill. When considering a summer camp, parents should decide what is the best fit for their child: explore new things or refine existing skills.

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Social distancing is a tough task when you’re raising kids, especially if we want to teach them how to help others while keeping their distance from each other. But it can be done. Check out this list of ideas for how to incorporate acts of kindness into your new daily routine while staying safe at home.

In a typical summer, an abundance of job opportunities are available for teens to fill during the school break. However, this summer, jobs could be scarce as some areas where teens typically find work may be struggling to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sun is shining, tulips have sprouted and the warm breezes of spring are here. The winter has been a whirlwind of stresses with twists and turns, but with the new season upon us, it’s a great time to get inspired — and maybe find new ways to entertain or teach the kids at home.

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The Young Artists’ Playwright Festival, scheduled for Oct. 25, is a one-act competition for young playwrights. The 10 plays selected for the festival will be produced and performed during the event.