Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend family time together while honoring dad. Whether your usual activities are canceled or you’re just looking for new ideas, check out these 50 ways to celebrate dad. Most can be enjoyed in your home or backyard; others can be done while following social distancing guidelines.

Juneteenth, which takes place annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, is garnering more attention this year in light of ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. There are several Juneteenth events taking place Friday and into the weekend in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.

While backyard games were once a summer mainstay for neighborhood kids and their families, cell phones, smart devices and hectic schedules provide some stiff competition for attention these days. Whether it’s a casual game of tag or something more strategic or team-oriented, look no further than the backyard for opportunities to get active, bond with your children and create lifelong memories.

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Northeast Ohio Parent sat down with Akron Children's Hospital to talk about summer safety issues for kids and families, including the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video interview to help prepare your kids for a fun — and safe — summer.

Summer is a time for kids and their families to enjoy a variety of water activities, which can increase the possibility of contracting swimmer's ear — an infection of the outer canal that occurs when water gets trapped, allowing for bacteria and fungus to grow. Learn precautions you can take to help prevent this issue for your kids.

The new learning center that provides comprehensive care to children with specialized learning needs opened its doors on June 1 in Warrensville Heights. Thrive offers instruction and therapy for children ages 18 months to 6 years across the entire autism spectrum, including applied behavior analysis, speech/language and occupational therapy. 

The virtual edition of our 2020 Education & STEM Expo is taking place today — and there's still time to register and join us for more than a dozen live virtual sessions and videos! Those who register for the free event will receive access today — and also through Saturday, October 31 — to all of the amazing content.

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