With the political season in high swing and both parties taking the stage this month — the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia — Northeast Ohio Parent and Philadelphia’s MetroKids magazine decided to come together to provide readers some insight into what kids really think.

Have your kids wear their favorite movie character costumes and take their photo on the red carpet at the second event in the Lawrence School Eton Explorers Summer Event Series, brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Also, enjoy games, inflatables, oversized Connect Four, entertainment, snacks, crafts and so much more.

With a day in Columbus full of chocolate-stuffed croissants, astronauts, lions, ice cream and more, your kids should sleep soundly on the drive back to Cleveland. Check out our itinerary to kick start your family's stay at Ohio's capital city.

Summer is here and that means it’s time for baseball games, barbecues, camping trips and other vacations. However, it’s also a time for continued learning, whether you’re staying at home or out on the go exploring your community and beyond.

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine hosted a Summer Safety Facebook Chat, sponsored by Goldfish Swim School, to provide readers with ways to keep their families safe and happy this summer. Here are some tips from the local experts who participated.

Northeast Ohio Parent asked readers about their favorites around the region, from can’t-miss eats to family-friendly destinations. Everyone stepped up to the challenge and the responses were overwhelming. Here are the winners you chose.

The mall is searching for those ages 7 and older to showcase looks for students and teachers during its Arrive in Style Back-to-School Fashion Show. Models will strut their stuff down the runway in stylish ensembles from Great Lakes Mall’s popular selection of retailers, including Dillard’s, JCPenney, Forever 21, Windsor, Hot Topic, DICK’S Sporting Goods and more.

Whether crystal clear, neon-bright or covered in their favorite characters, pacifiers are the modern baby’s accessory of choice. Unfortunately, it often becomes an item that overstays its welcome. Help your kids become confidently pacifier-free with these tactics.

Time seems to move fast when raising children as they grow up in a blink of an eye. Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — helps readers capture those special everyday moments with their family. She provides three unique ways that she's found to help keep more of these precious memories.

Since the start of 2016, the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section has received about two dozen consumer complaints involving grandparent scams. Take the following steps to help protect against these for the whole family.