Starting with their first birthday, each year we celebrate our children as they slowly grow from that cake-smashing infant into that 16-year-old high school student. Every birthday is special, but there are certain milestones along the way that bring something new and exciting. Planning these celebrations can be overwhelming. Here are a few popular party trends to try for your child's next milestone.

While you or your kids might really enjoy this time of the year, your pet might not. Everyone can still enjoy the Halloween festivities, but you might want to plan ahead and think of what’s best for your furry friend. Here are some tips on how to keep them safe and happy this holiday.

At the end of the day, I really do not want to think “What’s for dinner?” Breakfast for dinner is something I did not grow up eating, but I love it. Well, now life is getting even easier. McDonald’s is introducing Breakfast All Day. (This is a sponsored blog.)

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Are your kids thinking about going trick-or-treating this Saturday? This is a great time of year for your kids to get creative with their costumes and be active by walking around the neighborhood. The Centers for Disease Control provides these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for all.

With the weather turning cooler and summer days spent in your swimsuit now just a memory, it’s easy to get off course and skip the regular exercise routine. Ashley Weingart, mother of three, a marathon runner and Northeast Ohio Parent blogger, says it's time to get out and seize the moment before the weather makes it even more challenging. She provides readers tips for staying motivated and safe on fall and winter runs.

Rapid Medical Research in Beachwood is seeking children to participate in a clinical research study on the common cold. They are accepting children ages 6-11. A free, study-related, medical evaluation will be provided for the child.

Caddying can offer more than just a summer job for young men and women in Ohio. It can offer lifelong connections, new friends and life lessons about humility and respect, discipline, persistence and determination that can lead to a once-in-a-lifetime shot at a full college scholarship.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Akron Zoo are having non-scary, Halloween fun events! This Saturday and Sunday, families can have a pre-Halloween adventure by dressing up and visiting the zoo animals. There will be plenty of other activities for everyone to enjoy, too.

Today’s prenatal education goes way beyond the traditional. Northeast Ohio hospitals offer many options for learning about childbirth, labor techniques, breastfeeding and baby care. Here are some of the more unique classes to get everyone in the family ready for baby’s arrival.