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From the playground to the high school halls, it’s an unfortunate truth —bullying exists and only gets worse with age. With the advances in technology, social media in particular, it can seem like there is no escape from this type of behavior. This Bullying Prevention Month, we spoke with some local experts about why bullying behavior occurs and what parents and kids can do to prevent it.

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If you haven’t heard ... pickleball is all the rage. And the YMCA of Greater Cleveland is aiming to improve access to the budding sport.

If you’ve been wanting to get downtown for a while, Halloween season is your next best chance: Tower City and Public Square are hosting several holiday-themed events on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Looking for some Halloween thrills? Check out these haunted houses and spooky events happening around Northeast Ohio. 

Districts across Northeast Ohio handle that transition to middle school differently. Here are a few things local parents said they did — or wished they did — to prepare their children before attending middle school.

Fill your calendar with these family-friendly Halloween fun events!

Next school year, Ohio students might find themselves in a pre-Y2K throwback: a classroom without cellphones or very limited use. In May, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring Ohio school districts to create official cellphone policies. While the law leaves the specifics up to each district, the goal is to decrease the amount of time students use their phones during school.

Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. As more social networks come on to the scene, it’s important for all of us to learn how to use it in a healthy way. Here's a few ways to help teens find a balance and have a good relationship with these popular platforms.