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.

If your diet’s been derailed by a sudden desire for chips or hankering for a hamburger, you’re not alone. See how you can overcome your cravings with some recommendations for cleaning out your cupboard faster.

Designed for walkers, the trail provides members of the community with opportunities for physical activity and a leisurely stroll in nature. Come visit the exercise stations, meditation areas, children’s play area, viewing platform, musical garden and a boardwalk over scenic wetlands that dot the 1-mile path.

You know to replace certain household items, such as toothbrushes, air conditioner filters or a water heater, on a regular basis. There also are things in your home that you may not replace until they are worn out, when in fact most household items have a shelf life that should be adhered to for efficiency, safety and health reasons.

Ready to celebrate our Independence Day? Here are some ideas to help you get started on your weekend plans. There are plenty of opportunities for families to be amazed by local fireworks, attend parades and more. Also, see what's brewing around town as there are many festivals that will provide games, food, rides, live music and kid-friendly activities.

Akron offers all the appeal of a larger city without big-city attitude. It’s the perfect place in Northeast Ohio to catch a ball game, grab dinner and listen to live music at venues that all are within walking distance of each other. The city's variety of attractions and walkability make it a perfect destination for families.

Cozy up in your favorite outdoor place and explore the wonders of books with your child this summer. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library.

Summer is here and it’s time to shed that backpack and officially put all things academic aside, right? Not just yet. For rising juniors and seniors, this is actually a great time to focus on preparing for fall ACT and SAT exams. The first ACT and SAT exams for 2016-17 are given soon after the start of the school year, so students should take advantage of this time without other academic obligations to focus on test preparation.