For students, COVID-19 is the new normal. Meet two young people facing big pandemic challenges in the new academic year
By H.L. Comeriato, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by H.L. Comeriato Over the last 18 months, COVID-19 has shaped...
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First female Akron Public superintendent takes office ahead of a year recovering from and adapting to the pandemic
By Abbey Marshall, TDS staff reporter Returning to Akron Public Schools was a full circle moment for incoming...
By 2050, community health workers hope the city no longer needs them. This is their story — and their vision for the next 30 years.
Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Ericka Malone leans over the edge of a wooden park bench....
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Just a Dad From Akron founder Kenny Lambert talks parenthood, sobriety and building community in the face of loss
by H.L. Comeriato Kenny Lambert didn’t always know who he was. Now, he’s absolutely sure of it. At...
Parenting in isolation: A COVID-19 Christmas
By Julie A Cajigas My husband warned me he was feeling congested. We were watching TV, and he...
Living and parenting with long-haul COVID
by Marissa Marangoni Parenting is hard. If you’re reading this, you already know that. Parenting is harder if...
The doctor is in: Not your average tantrum
Are there signs that a temper tantrum is not just another run-of-the-mill tantrum? Studies show 7 out of...
Parenting with COVID: What are we supposed to do?
by Casey Newman When her husband’s COVID test came back positive, Erin Mooney knew it wasn’t good. Then,...
The doctor is in: Swallowing pills
At what age should children be able to swallow medication in pill form? Is there anything parents can...
Hibiscus Hula and other Mousekelamentations
By Brian Dunphy Part 1: You Can Find Me In The (Mickey Mouse) Club (House) Last year, I...
Book review: The Panic Years
The Panic Years examines the pleasures and politics of motherhood from a feminist lens By Lyndsey Brennan British...
Communities won’t let families go hungry
By Brittany Noble Charek More families than ever are showing up at Ohio’s food banks. “We are seeing...
Filling the parenting void with connection
By Marissa Marangoni Every time J gets into trouble lately, he comes up to me with his lower...
Prenups and sippy cups
by Amy R. Turos What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement is a contract...
Being the preferred parent can suck: Here’s how you can cope
By Casey Newman If you’re the preferred parent, you already know… It can be hard to go to...