Your happy elementary school student suddenly becomes a tween in middle school. It’s no secret to parents that during those years, your child will see a lot of changes, not just academically, but also emotionally and physically. Here are a few tips for parents to consider when navigating this changing emotional time for this age group.

Skip the weekend crowds and give your little one some extra space to explore a pumpkin patch, pick apples, go on a hayride and more during these weekday fall events.

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There are a number of programs and resources throughout the Northeast Ohio area that support kids with special needs by embracing their individuality with personalized attention and tailored programs through art.  

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It's no tricks and all treats for the elephants at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Watch the zoo's elephants enjoy a fun — and tasty — enrichment activity when giant pumpkins are placed in their habitat.

With so many distractions — phones, online games and social media — it might be difficult to get some tweens to sit down and read. Here are a few tips to encourage them to uncover new reading adventures that are age appropriate for them.

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From big jumping spiders and oversized webs to crazed looking clowns and 12-foot skeletons, Halloween brings out all the thrills and chills of the spooky season. While some kids might feel pure excitement about all the ghoulish decorations, costumes and trick-or-treating, there’s some who may experience some increased fear and anxiety during the Halloween season.