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If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for fun family activities. Especially in the summer, my family and I love being outdoors. We love hiking, biking, making
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The Akron Symphony Orchestra and the City of Akron are offering a series of free outdoor concerts this summer at area parks. The family-friendly concerts will feature popular favorites, and attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic for the evening.
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Brain growth in the early years of life occurs at an astounding pace. At birth, the human brain contains about 100 billion cells not yet connected into functioning networks; by age 3, a child's brain has formed 1 trillion connections. The development of these connections is shaped by a child's early experiences. Find out some things parents and family members can do to enhance a young child’s brain development.
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Eton Explorers — Super Heroes and Princesses takes place tomorrow at Eton Chagrin Boulevard. This free, family-friendly event will include crafts, games, prize wheels, entertainment and more. Dress as your favorite super hero or princess character for mix and mingle photo opportunities!
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This past Saturday night, our family got the opportunity to check out The Cleveland Orchestra as they opened their latest summer season at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. This
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There are several easy strategies parents can use at home to communicate better with their young child, as well as to help expand his or her vocabulary. The following tips are for parents of children who have started to use single words or who have started to put two words together.
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Ohio’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Committee recently approved 11 new STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) schools for next school year that will focus on
... There’s a growing need for foster families in Northeast Ohio. More parents are struggling with drug addiction, which means more kids are being removed from their homes. This video from
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More kids suffer accidental injuries, especially those related to outdoor play, throughout the summer — and the trend peaks with September being the busiest month for trips to the ER. Learn tips to keep kids safe, as well as essentials to stock in your first aid kit.
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Before the school year ended, Assumption Academy hosted its first-ever “Fun Run” with a primary objective to raise funds required to launch a highly anticipated playground project. The premier Fun
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