Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Sara Carnes, of 95.5 The Fish, shares why it's important to look for the positive changes that have occurred as a result of Ohio's stay-at-home order. Learn some things her family has begun doing differently — and why she hopes these changes will last.

Although indoor movie theaters throughout the state remain closed due to COVID-19 precautions, many of Ohio's drive-in movie theaters are now open for business. It could be a welcome return to a nostalgic pastime for many families who are ready to seek entertainment outside of their homes.

Children and adolescents are on computers for hours each day doing schoolwork, virtually visiting with friends, and then playing video games or using social media. Sorting out technology over-consumption from healthy use can be a challenge. We share ways to help children embrace technology, but keep a balance.

Cleveland Play House is providing free online enrichment programming for all ages, with participants logging on using Zoom on a computer, tablet or smart phone. Register to take an acting class, learn how to create a script, connect with your family in multi-generational classes, enjoy storytimes and much more.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is offering a limited-time, drive-through fundraising event that takes place Wednesday through Sunday until May 31. Cruise the Zoo will offer guests a chance to visit with the animals of the zoo from the safety of their vehicle.

Using telehealth, doctors can provide their patients a health portal from a smart device where they can assess health conditions, provide therapy and more. This type of home treatment is rapidly on the uptick. With the outbreak of COVID-19, it became increasingly clear that telehealth could be used instead of the typical face-to-face appointment. 

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Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio and Moe’s Southwest Grill, both located in Mentor, are teaming up to provide food for those on the frontlines. For each "Healing Earth" canvas kit purchased, Busy Bees will donate the proceeds to purchase food from Moe's — who will sweeten the order with dessert and make the delivery to local healthcare workers.

The world opening back up, going out in public, and interacting with others may bring up new fears and worries in our children. Consequently, anxiety-driven behaviors that may have never presented themselves in your children before may begin to appear now. It is essential to notice these behaviors so that you can help your child cope with their fears appropriately.