For students, COVID-19 is the new normal. Meet two young people facing big pandemic challenges in the new academic year October 6, 2021By H.L. Comeriato, TDS Staff Reporter Photos by H.L. Comeriato Over the last 18 months, COVID-19 has shaped...CommunityCOVID-19featuredPeoplePublic HealthUnderstand·9 mins read·447 views
First female Akron Public superintendent takes office ahead of a year recovering from and adapting to the pandemic August 23, 2021By Abbey Marshall, TDS staff reporter Returning to Akron Public Schools was a full circle moment for incoming...CommunityEducationEquity & InclusionfeaturedPeople·4 mins read·1294 views
By 2050, community health workers hope the city no longer needs them. This is their story — and their vision for the next 30 years. June 3, 2021Reporting, writing and photos by H.L. Comeriato Ericka Malone leans over the edge of a wooden park bench....2050Big IdeasCommunityEquity & InclusionfeaturedHousingPublic HealthUnderstand·11 mins read·382 views
Just a Dad From Akron founder Kenny Lambert talks parenthood, sobriety and building community in the face of loss March 29, 2021by H.L. Comeriato Kenny Lambert didn’t always know who he was. Now, he’s absolutely sure of it. At...CommunityCulturefeaturedPeopleRecoverySmall BusinessSmall Businesses·8 mins read·1633 views
Parenting in isolation: A COVID-19 Christmas March 25, 2021By Julie A Cajigas My husband warned me he was feeling congested. We were watching TV, and he...COVID-19Hell RaisersUncategorized·8 mins read·122 views
Living and parenting with long-haul COVID March 25, 2021by Marissa Marangoni Parenting is hard. If you’re reading this, you already know that. Parenting is harder if...COVID-19Hell RaisersUncategorized·10 mins read·107 views
The doctor is in: Not your average tantrum March 25, 2021Are there signs that a temper tantrum is not just another run-of-the-mill tantrum? Studies show 7 out of...Hell RaisersUncategorized·1 min read·20 views
Parenting with COVID: What are we supposed to do? March 25, 2021by Casey Newman When her husband’s COVID test came back positive, Erin Mooney knew it wasn’t good. Then,...Hell RaisersUncategorized·9 mins read·43 views
The doctor is in: Swallowing pills March 18, 2021At what age should children be able to swallow medication in pill form? Is there anything parents can...Hell RaisersUncategorized·1 min read·25 views
Hibiscus Hula and other Mousekelamentations March 18, 2021By Brian Dunphy Part 1: You Can Find Me In The (Mickey Mouse) Club (House) Last year, I...Hell RaisersUncategorized·4 mins read·30 views
Book review: The Panic Years March 18, 2021The Panic Years examines the pleasures and politics of motherhood from a feminist lens By Lyndsey Brennan British...BooksHell RaisersUncategorized·5 mins read·80 views
Communities won’t let families go hungry March 18, 2021By Brittany Noble Charek More families than ever are showing up at Ohio’s food banks. “We are seeing...Hell RaisersUncategorized·5 mins read·71 views
Filling the parenting void with connection March 11, 2021By Marissa Marangoni Every time J gets into trouble lately, he comes up to me with his lower...Hell RaisersUncategorized·8 mins read·51 views
Prenups and sippy cups March 11, 2021by Amy R. Turos What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement or antenuptial agreement is a contract...Hell RaisersUncategorized·3 mins read·6 views
Being the preferred parent can suck: Here’s how you can cope March 11, 2021By Casey Newman If you’re the preferred parent, you already know… It can be hard to go to...Hell RaisersUncategorized·4 mins read·86 views