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Horizon Education Center

Teria Bivins Named Horizon Chief Academics Officer

May 23

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Ways To Spend Memorial Day With Your Family in the Cleveland Area

May 22

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

New Horizon Education Center Opening in Parma Heights Early 2025

January 23

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon’s 15+ Club Grows

January 13

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Ensuring Continuity: Building on Preschool for Future Success

December 5

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Giving Tuesday and Horizon

December 3

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Ohio State Officials Visit Horizon's Market Square Center

November 25

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

2024 Holiday Volunteering Opportunities for Families in NE Ohio

November 25

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

2024 Holiday Activities in Northeast Ohio

November 21

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

2024-25 Winter Forecast for Northeast Ohio: What to Expect

November 18

By Dave Smith

Child Development

What New Research Reveals About Preschool

November 12

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

Tips on When To Start Giving Your Child an Allowance

October 28

By Dave Smith

Child Benefits

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time: Tips for a Smooth Transition

October 3

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Celebrating 46 Years of Horizon Education Centers

September 19

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

Tips To Help Siblings Get Along

September 19

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Best Hiking Trails To Explore Fall Colors in Northeast Ohio

September 12

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Family-Friendly Fall 2024 Events in the Cleveland Area

August 29

By Dave Smith

Health Tips

Tips for a Healthy Fall: Keeping Kids Well During Cold and Flu Season

August 16

By Dave Smith

Parenting Tips

Navigating the Back-to-School Transition

August 9

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Little Minds, Big Futures: Why Preschool Is So Important to Academic Success

July 24

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Unveils Student Referral Bonus Program

July 23

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Happy Classrooms Lead to Healthy Communities

July 17

By Dave Smith

Child Development

The Amazing Ways Preschool Expands Children’s Brains

July 10

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

All Systems Go! Horizon Fall Enrollment Is Coming

July 3

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Easy Cleveland Area Summer Activities for Families

June 25

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Four Fun Gardening Projects for Kids

June 25

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Don’t Let Summer Vacation Slip By Without Enrolling Your Children at Horizon This Fall

June 25

By Dave Smith

What Is Summer Brain Drain? How To Avoid It

June 25

By Dave Smith

Parenting Tips

How To Make Chores Fun for Kids

May 29

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

4 Summer Math Activities That Keep Young Minds Learning

May 22

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

4 Summer Art Projects for Kids

May 15

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Push To Make Affordable Child Care More Accessible

May 9

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

How To Transition to a Toddler Bed

May 1

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

7 Indoor Summer Activities for Kids

April 24

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

How To Create the Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids

April 17

By Dave Smith

Preschool

4 Ways To Make Preschool Dropoff Easier

April 10

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Rainy Day Fun: 4 Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

April 3

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Establishing Healthy Limits for Summer Screen Time

March 27

By Dave Smith

Child Development

4 Fun Science Experiments for Toddlers

March 20

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Northeast Ohio Summer Camps: How To Choose the Right One

March 13

By Dave Smith

Reading

How To Encourage Summer Reading as a Parent

February 28

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Start the Day Off Right With These 3 Morning Stretches for Kids

February 21

By Dave Smith

Learning

3 Summer Learning Loss Statistics Worth Knowing

February 14

By Dave Smith

Child Development

DIY Kids Workshops To Consider in Northeast Ohio

February 7

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Why Are Field Trips Important?

January 31

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How To Support Children’s Development of Leadership Skills

January 24

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Planning a Day of Northeast Ohio Family Fun

January 17

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

The Benefits of Team Sports for Kids

January 10

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

How To Help Separation Anxiety in Toddlers

January 3

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How Do Preschoolers Learn Best?

December 27

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Top List of Cleveland, Ohio Attractions for Families

December 20

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Four Family Holiday Activities That Can Become New Traditions

December 13

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Three Winter Family Fun Night Ideas

December 6

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How Much Sensory Stimulation Is Appropriate for an Infant?

November 29

By Dave Smith

Afterschool

What Is Lights On Afterschool? And What It Means to Us

November 21

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Four Thankful Activities for Kids

November 15

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Why Are Science Experiments Important for Preschoolers?

November 8

By Dave Smith

Child Care

What’s the Difference Between Childcare and Preschool?

November 1

By Dave Smith

Parenting Tips

How To Make School Mornings Easier

October 25

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Visit These Three Indoor Playgrounds in Cleveland, Ohio

October 18

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Fun Family Halloween Activities for All Ages

October 11

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Daycare Services for Infants: What a Well-Rounded Program Looks Like

October 4

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Encourage Toddler Language Development with These 5 Activities

September 27

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How Do Infants Develop Socially? (And How Daycare Can Help)

September 20

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Fall Activities for Families: 5 Ways to Spend the Season Together

September 13

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Best Restaurants in Elyria, Ohio for Families

September 6

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Afterschool Program Activities with a Positive Impact

August 23

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Helps Restore Area in One Cleveland Neighborhood

August 21

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Pay a Visit to Any of These Four Parks in Lorain, Ohio

August 16

By Dave Smith

Preschool

What the Best Preschools in Cleveland, Ohio Have in Common

August 9

By Dave Smith

Child Development

When Is the Right Time To Enroll in Preschool?

July 26

By Dave Smith

Family Time

Family-Friendly Restaurants in Berea, Ohio

July 19

By Dave Smith

Afterschool

What Makes a Quality Afterschool Program: Key Factors

July 12

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Parks in Lakewood, Ohio That Offer Fun for All Ages

June 21

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Spotlight Story: Teacher Earns Master’s Degree through Horizon’s Financial Support

June 14

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Help Your Child Prepare By Doing Preschool Puzzles

June 7

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

How Parents Can Develop an Independent Toddler

May 24

By David Smith

Child Development

Summer Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love

May 17

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

May 10

By Dave Smith

Child Development

What to Do When Toddler Keeps Getting Out of Bed

May 3

By David Smith

Child Development

Tips for Creating a Homework Space for your Child

April 26

By David Smith

Child Development

One Way to Give to Horizon: The Pioneer Freedge

April 19

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Why Daily Child Care Attendance Is Important

April 12

By Dave Smith

Child Development

How to Make Overcoming Fears Easier for Children

April 5

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Ohio City’s Best Activities For Kids

March 22

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Here's a Preschool Organization Plan for Parents

March 15

By Dave Smith

Child Nutrition

Here Are Five Restaurants in Lorain, Ohio Your Kids Will Love

March 8

By Dave Smith

Kindergarten

How About Trying These Fun Ways to Teach the Alphabet?

March 1

By Dave Smith

Child Benefits

Visit the Most Fun Places for Kids in Elyria, Ohio

February 22

By Dave Smith

Safety Tips

Cell Phones for Kids: When Are They Appropriate?

February 15

By Dave Smith

Child Nutrition

What Are The Best North Olmsted Restaurants That Are Kid-Friendly?

February 8

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

Afterschool Enrichment Programs Offer Unique Educational Opportunities

February 1

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Our Talent Is Shining Brightly at Market Square

January 26

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Says "No" To Everything

January 25

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

How To Start Teaching Kids to Save Money

January 18

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Preschooler Winter Activities: Exploring Hibernation Together

January 18

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Here Are the Benefits of Assigning a Chore List

January 11

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Hibernation Hijinx: Winter Activities for Preschoolers

January 4

By Dave Smith

Child Development

What Is The "Kid's Healthy Eating Plate?"

December 28

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

If You Have a Toddler, School is an Option for Them

December 21

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

Toddler Skills: Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

December 14

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

What You Can Do About Children with Behavior and Social Issues

December 7

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Maximize Your Preschooler's Alphabet Recognition With These Expert Tips

December 7

By David Smith

Child Development

Try These Social Skills Activities For Preschoolers

November 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Use This Child Behavior Checklist To Address Common Issues

November 16

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Horizon Celebrates Grand Opening of Shoreway Center

November 3

By Dave Smith

Child Development

New Video Game Research Shows Benefits for Children

November 2

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Horizon's "Lights On" After School Program

October 26

By Dave Smith

Learning

How To Decrease The Risk of Spreading Germs For Preschoolers

October 19

By David Smith

Activities for Children

What Is An Easy Exercise for Preschoolers?

October 12

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Here Are Some Benefits And Best Practices in Early Literacy

October 5

By Dave Smith

Learning

What Should You Put in Your Child's Busy Bag?

September 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What Are The Benefits Of Routine for Children?

September 21

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

Here Are 5 Benefits of Eating at the Family Dinner Table

September 14

By David Smith

Preschool

Which Child Development Milestones Matter Most?

September 7

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

Here's Your 2022 Back-To-School Guide For Parents (And Kids)

August 24

By Dave Smith

Preschool

How to Prepare for Preschool

August 17

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Spelling Help: Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Spell

August 10

By David Smith

Preschool

Why Preschool Class Size Matters

August 3

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Programs Expand Beyond Horizon Education Centers’ Walls

July 27

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

What Are the Benefits of Imaginative Play?

July 13

By Dave Smith

Afterschool

Horizon Programs Earn 5-Star Ratings

July 6

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers and AmeriCorps Partnership Spotlight

June 23

By Dave Smith

Learning

Why Are Summer Reading Programs So Important?

June 15

By David Smith

Child Development

What Is Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning?

June 8

By Dave Smith

Horizon's Shoreway Center To Open In September

June 3

By Dave Smith

Reading

Skill-Building Math Games for Older Students

June 1

By David Smith

Skill Building

Here Are The Top Summer Camp Tips for Kids and Parents

May 25

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Child Development Watch: Encouraging Their Natural Gifts

May 18

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Activities That Build Brain Power

May 11

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Activities That Help Young Children Develop Gross Motor Skills

May 4

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Preschool Summer Camp Themes That Are Always a Hit

April 27

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Should You Send Your Child to Summer Camp?

April 20

By Dave Smith

Infant Care

Five Important Milestones for Your Infant

April 13

By David Smith

Learning

Teaching Children Computer Skills Will Give Them Future Success

April 6

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon To Open New Center On Cleveland’s Westside

March 30

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

We’re Honoring Our Food Service Workers!

March 18

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

How To Sleep Train Your Baby

March 16

By David Smith

Parenting Tips

Here Are The Best Tips for Ditching the Sippy Cup

March 9

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Why Your Child Needs Sleep

March 2

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Summer Camp Is Going Back In Time

February 23

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Lorain Community Center Awarded 5-Star Rating

February 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Self-Esteem Begins to Develop During the Toddler Years

February 9

By David Smith

Child Care

Bringing Winter Indoors for Your Preschooler

February 2

By Dave Smith

Social Interaction

Multi-Purpose Trail Now Open

January 26

By David Smith

Preschool

Keeping Your Preschooler Healthy This Winter

January 19

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

Why It's Important to Give Children the Time They Need

January 12

By David Smith

Afterschool

Here's The Best Way Parents Can Deal with Sibling Rivalry

January 5

By David Smith

Afterschool

Head Start Program Highlight

December 15

By David Smith

Skill Building

What Parents Can Do to Reinforce Their Child’s Math Skills

December 8

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Holiday Travel Tips for Toddlers

December 1

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Holiday Resources

November 24

By David Smith

Skill Building

Helping Your Child Get Organized

November 17

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Helping Your Toddler Deal With Their Fears

November 10

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Fun Fall Craft Ideas

November 3

By David Smith

Preschool

Tips for Choosing a Child Care Center or a Preschool for Your Child

October 27

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Louise Reuter Celebrates 35 Years At Horizon Education Centers

October 20

By David Smith

Child Development

How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?

October 13

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Tips for a Safe Halloween This Year

October 6

By David Smith

Lights On Afterschool 2021

September 29

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Winning the Bedtime Battle: Why You Child Won’t Go to Sleep

September 22

By David Smith

Reading

What Parents Can Do to Reinforce Their Child’s Reading Skills

September 15

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Adds Multi-Purpose Trails To Select Centers

September 8

By Dave Smith

Child Development

National Grandparents Day: Seven Bonding Activities to Celebrate

September 1

By Dave Smith

Child Care

Horizon Families: Join Us for Family Nights In September!

August 30

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Triskett Station Center Achieves 5-Star Rating

August 25

By David Smith

Afterschool

How Your Older Child Can Benefit from Afterschool Care

August 18

By David Smith

Preschool

Program Spotlight: Universal Pre-K

August 11

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Administration Building Dedicated To Mary Smith

August 4

By David Smith

Child Development

How Imaginative Play Aids in Early Development

July 28

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Seven Ways to Make Reading Fun This Summer

July 21

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem

July 14

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Fun Things to Do with Your Children During Summer Vacation

July 7

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Creates Memories, Builds Friendships, and Shapes Self-Esteem

June 23

By David Smith

Tech Tips

Revealing the Truth about Video Game Myths & Their Affect on Children

June 16

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Taming Temper Tantrums

June 9

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Screen Time for Preschoolers

June 2

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Veteran Spotlight: Executive Director, Dave Smith

May 26

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Quality Summer Camps Put the Fun in Learning

May 19

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Government’s Funding Essential For Preschool Students

May 12

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon and AmeriCorps Partnership Spotlight

May 5

By David Smith

Activities for Children

How Much Physical Exercise Does Your Child Need?

April 28

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Screen Time for School-Age Children

April 21

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Horizon Education Centers To Hold Summer Camp “Hullabaloo!”

April 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Prepare Your Child for a Move

April 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Hyperactivity in Children Can Have Numerous Causes

March 31

By David Smith

Skill Building

Fun Activities to increase Your Child’s Math IQ

March 24

By David Smith

Tech Tips

Screen Time for Toddlers: What to Consider

March 17

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Awarded NASA Glenn Research Center Grant

March 10

By David Smith

Infant Care

Infant Care Now at Horizon

March 3

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Staff Makes Christmas Brighter for North Olmsted Family

February 24

By David Smith

Health Tips

How to Stay Healthy This Winter

February 17

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Indoor Gross Motor Activities for a Winter Day

February 10

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Three Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special for Kids

February 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Updated COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

February 2

By David Smith

Learning

Children Need Guidance in Using Technology

January 20

By David Smith

Child Development

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children: What to Know

January 13

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Toddler Developmental Stages Keep Parents on Their Toes

January 6

By David Smith

Preschool

Do Children Really Need Preschool?

December 30

By David Smith

Skill Building

The Best Toys for Your Children This Year

December 16

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Make the Most of Your Children’s Winter Break

December 9

By David Smith

Horizon Remembers Founder Mary Smith

December 7

By David Smith

Infant Care

What Your Baby Can Learn in Infant Care

December 2

By David Smith

Learning

Fun and Fast Homework Tips for Your Child

November 25

By David Smith

COVID-19

Helping Your Child Cope with Loneliness as a Result of COVID-19

November 18

By David Smith

Child Care

We're Hiring: Come Work at Horizon Education Centers

November 11

By David Smith

Child Development

The Benefits of Infant Care

November 4

By David Smith

COVID-19

5 Top Safety Tips: Returning to School During COVID-19

October 14

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Star Wars Characters Come to Horizon

October 7

By David Smith

Learning

The Importance of Play in Your Toddler’s Development

September 30

By Dave Smith

COVID-19

Tips to Help Your Child With Online Learning

September 23

By David Smith

Child Development

5 Ways an Afterschool Program Can Help Your Child

September 16

By David Smith

Child Development

Give Your Child the Advantages of Exceptional Afterschool Care

September 2

By David Smith

Toddler Care

How to Prepare Your Toddler for the First Day of Child Care

August 26

By David Smith

COVID-19

Full-Day Programs for School-Age Children Now Offered at Horizon

August 19

By David Smith

Preschool

Preparing Your Child for Preschool

August 12

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Water Safety Tips for Children

August 5

By Dave Smith

COVID-19

Horizon Education Centers’ COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

July 29

By Dave Smith

COVID-19

How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthy During Quarantine

July 22

By David Smith

COVID-19

Helping Your Child Cope with the New Normal

July 15

By David Smith

COVID-19

Returning to Child Care and Your Child's Safety

July 8

By Dave Smith

COVID-19

The Top Three Educational Apps for Kids to Learn During the Pandemic

July 1

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers Gives Back to the Community

June 24

By Dave Smith

COVID-19

Summer Learning Loss: Why Combatting It This Year is More Important Than Ever

June 17

By David Smith

COVID-19

Three Educational Activities for Kids at Home During the Quarantine

June 10

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Outdoor Activities for Children

May 27

By David Smith

COVID-19

Preparing for a Safe Reopening at Horizon After COVID-19

May 14

By David Smith

COVID-19

Four Virtual Vacation Spots to Visit with Your Children

May 13

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers holds Teacher Appreciation Parade (from Fox8.com)

May 8

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Teacher Appreciation Parade at Berea’s Horizon Education Centers an Emotional Reunion for Students, Leaders (from Cleveland.com)

May 8

By David Smith

COVID-19

Parent COVID-19 Q&A: Addressing Concerns for Reopening

May 7

By David Smith

COVID-19

Simple Ways to Keep Your Child Learning at Home

May 6

By David Smith

Child Care

Horizon’s Triskett Station Staff Goes Above and Beyond

April 30

By David Smith

Child Care

Horizon Expands its Locations to Other Northern Ohio Cities

April 23

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Summer Camp 2020: Celebration of Nations

April 8

By David Smith

Learning

8 Fun Ways to Pass the Time at Home with Your Children

March 27

By David Smith

Kindergarten Boot Camp at Horizon This Summer

March 26

By David Smith

Learning

Resources for Learning at Home

March 23

By David Smith

COVID-19

How to Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus

March 19

By David Smith

COVID-19

Horizon Education Centers and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12

By David Smith

Horizon’s First Kindergarten Fair

March 12

By David Smith

Potty Training Regression: What it is and How to Deal

March 5

By David Smith

How to Get Your Child to Eat More Vegetables

February 27

By David Smith

Handwashing: How to Teach Children Good Hand Hygiene

February 20

By David Smith

Horizon Education Centers Acquires Two Family Life Child Care Centers from Ohio Guidestone

February 18

By David Smith

Celebrating Two Heroes at Horizon!

February 13

By David Smith

Playground Safety Tips

February 6

By David Smith

Stranger Danger: What to Teach Children About Strangers

January 30

By David Smith

Why are Toddlers so Possessive?

January 23

By David Smith

Social Media Tips for Parents and Children

January 16

By David Smith

Benefits of Assigning Chores for Your Children

December 5

By David Smith

Does My Child Have a Cold or the Flu?

November 28

By David Smith

How to Help Your Child Get Organized

November 21

By David Smith

How Play Aids in Early Development

November 14

By David Smith

How to Help Your Child with Nighttime Fears

November 7

By David Smith

Five Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for Preschool

October 31

By David Smith

Easy Ways to Help Your Child with Phonics

October 24

By David Smith

Student Success at Horizon Education Centers: DAP Statistics

October 17

By David Smith

Sit Together and Read Program: What to Know

October 10

By David Smith

How to Help Children Cope with Bad News

October 3

By David Smith

What to Know about Kindergarten and Early Learning Assessments

September 26

By David Smith

How to Make Sure Your Kindergartener is Getting Enough Sleep

September 19

By David Smith

Back-to-School Study Tips to Help Your Child Succeed This Year

September 12

By David Smith

Child Development

Horizon Now Offers Yoga Classes for Children

September 5

By David Smith

Triskett Station Center Grand Opening

August 29

By David Smith

Tips for Reducing Back-to-School Anxiety

August 22

By David Smith

How to Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Testing

August 15

By David Smith

How to Evaluate After-School Programs

August 8

By David Smith

How to Help Your Toddler Prepare for Child Care

August 1

By David Smith

Tips to Deal with Online Bullying

July 18

By David Smith

Why It's Helpful to Have a Summer Vacation Routine

July 11

By David Smith

4 Fun Summer Activities for Kids

July 4

By David Smith

Ohio Step Up to Quality: What the Ratings Mean & Why They're Important

June 27

By David Smith

South Side Pride Summer and After School Programs

June 20

By David Smith

3 Ways to Give Your Preschooler Independence

June 13

By David Smith

How to Keep Children Safe Online

June 6

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Summer Camp 2019: It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up!

June 4

By David Smith

Horizon's Triskett Station Center Now Open

May 30

By David Smith

Horizon Market Square Location Receives 4-Star Step Up to Quality Rating

May 23

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Should I Send My Child to Summer Camp?

May 16

By David Smith

What to Know About Your Child's Oral Health

May 9

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Why You Should Choose a Summer Day Camp for Your Child

May 2

By David Smith

The Terrible Twos: What to Do

April 24

By David Smith

Surprising Choking Hazards

April 17

By David Smith

Technology and Kids: How to Use it for Good

April 10

By David Smith

Is My Child Ready for Preschool?

April 3

By David Smith

6 Types of Coughs to Watch For

March 27

By David Smith

Cold Prevention Strategies to Try

March 20

By David Smith

Why Your Toddler Bites and What You Can do to Prevent It

March 13

By David Smith

4 Ways to Improve Your Child's Attention Span

February 27

By David Smith

Spelling Help: Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Spell

February 20

By David Smith

What to Do if Your Child Gets the Flu

February 6

By David Smith

Toddler Feeding Problems & What to Do About Them

January 30

By David Smith

STEM Activities to Try This Winter

January 23

By David Smith

Is My Child Contagious?

January 16

By David Smith

5 Easy Ways to Encourage Imaginative Play

January 9

By David Smith

What to Know About Croup

January 2

By David Smith

Fun Winter Activities to Try

December 26

By David Smith

How to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School

December 12

By David Smith

Horizon’s Newest 5 Star Step Up to Quality Rating: East Lorain

December 5

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Why Potty Training Charts Are Only a Good Start For Toddlers

November 28

By David Smith

4 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read

November 21

By David Smith

Should My Child Get a Flu Shot?

November 14

By David Smith

How to Encourage Persistence in Your Child

November 7

By David Smith

Is My Child's Backpack Too Heavy?

October 17

By David Smith

How To Keep Your Child From Getting Sick This School Year

October 10

By David Smith

How to Deal with Bullying

October 3

By David Smith

Ways to Spot and Stop School Anxiety

September 26

By David Smith

5 Tips for Adjusting Your Child’s Back-to-School Sleep Routine

September 19

By David Smith

4 Easy School Lunches

September 12

By David Smith

Is My Child Keeping Up in School? 4 Ways to Find Out

September 5

By Dave Smith

4 Cheap and Easy Breakfasts for Back-to-School

August 29

By Dave Smith

Back-to-School Bus Safety: 4 Tips

August 22

By Dave Smith

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child

August 15

By Dave Smith

5 Ways to Help Your Child Adjust to Preschool

August 8

By Dave Smith

Do Preschoolers Still Need Naps?

August 1

By Dave Smith

Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids

July 25

By Dave Smith

Food Safety for Preschoolers

July 18

By Dave Smith

Nagy Family First Recipient of Horizon’s Activities Scholarship

July 11

By Dave Smith

Should My Child Take Vitamins?

June 27

By David Smith

The Psychological Benefits of Summer Camp

June 20

By David Smith

3 Low-Cost Educational Activities in Northeast Ohio to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

June 13

By David Smith

How to Deal with Bedwetting

May 23

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

6 Activities to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

May 16

By David Smith

Benefits of Sending Your Kid to Summer Camp

May 9

By Dave Smith

Screen Time Limits: What's Too Much?

May 2

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Avoid the Summer Slide: Ways to Promote Summer Learning

April 30

By Dave Smith

Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It

April 25

By Dave Smith

Anxiety in Children: What it Looks Like and How to Help

April 18

By Dave Smith

How to Encourage Self Esteem in Your Child

April 11

By Dave Smith

3 Books Preschoolers Will Love

April 4

By Dave Smith

Fun Spring Activities in Northeast Ohio

March 28

By Dave Smith

Toddler Safety Issues and Tips

March 21

By Dave Smith

Math Readiness: 5 Things You Can Do at Home

March 14

By Dave Smith

What are Gross Motor Skills? What to Expect as Your Child Grows

March 7

By Dave Smith

How to Create Strong Parent Teacher Relationships

February 28

By Dave Smith

What to Know about the 21st Century Community Learning Center

February 21

By Dave Smith

3 Meal Ideas for Busy Parents

February 14

By Dave Smith

Signs that Your Child is Ready for Potty Training

February 7

By Dave Smith

Does My Child Need Homework Help? How to Tell

January 31

By Dave Smith

4 Tips for Teaching Social Skills to Kids

January 24

By Dave Smith

How to Choose a Preschool

January 17

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Disciplining Kids: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

January 10

By Dave Smith

Language Development Milestones to Know for Your Preschooler & Toddler

December 27

By Dave Smith

Games that Promote Good Behavior in Preschoolers

December 20

By Dave Smith

5 Healthy Holiday Snacks for Kids

December 13

By Dave Smith

4 Fun Holiday Activities in Northeast Ohio

December 7

By Dave Smith

How to Stop the Spread of Germs This Cold & Flu Season

November 29

By Dave Smith

Winter Safety Tips for Kids

November 21

By Dave Smith

How to Know When to Call the Doctor for a Fever

November 15

By Dave Smith

For Families: Fall Activities in Northeast Ohio

November 8

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Simple Tips to Help Your Child Do Better in School

November 1

By Dave Smith

Halloween Safety Tips for Kids

October 25

By Dave Smith

Learning

6 Tips to Help Your Child with Homework

October 4

By Dave Smith

3 Tasty, Healthy, Quick Dinner Ideas

September 27

By Dave Smith

Child Nutrition

Vitamins and Kids: What to Know

September 20

By Dave Smith

Child Nutrition

4 Easy, Healthy & Cheap After-School Snacks

September 13

By Dave Smith

Preschool

How to Get Your Child to Give Up the Pacifier

August 23

By Dave Smith

Back-to-School Tips

4 Back-to-School Tips to Make the Transition Easier

August 16

By Dave Smith

Safety Tips

4 Simple Ways to Deal with Bug Bites

August 2

By David Smith

Toddler Care

6 Potty Training Tips You Might be Overlooking

July 26

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

How to Keep Your Child Learning Over the Summer

July 19

By David Smith

Skill Building

8 Summer Activities that Build Gross Motor Skills

July 12

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Preparing for Kindergarten: What Does Readiness Mean?

July 12

By David Smith

Summer Camp

4 Free or Low-Cost Summer Activities in Northern Ohio

July 5

By David Smith

Safety Tips

How to Keep Your Child Safe During the Summer

June 28

By David Smith

Safety Tips

6 Car Safety Tips for Kids

June 21

By David Smith

Toddler Care

4 Ways to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers

June 14

By Dave Smith

Child Behavior

4 Common Behavior Issues in Children & What You Can Do

May 31

By David Smith

Kindergarten

6 Things Parents Should Know About Kindergarten Readiness

May 24

By David Smith

Preschool

Should I Send My Child to Preschool?

May 17

By David Smith

Kindergarten

What is Math Readiness?

May 10

By David Smith

Toddler Care

The Benefits of Socialization for Toddlers: What Every Parent Should Know

April 26

By David Smith

Afterschool

The Benefits of Afterschool Programs

April 19

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Family-Friendly Easter Activities in Northeast Ohio

April 12

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Social Development Benefits of Summer Camp for Kids

April 5

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Spring Break Activities in Northeast Ohio

March 29

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Why Day Camp Puts Your Child Ahead

March 22

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Benefits of Summer Camp for Children

March 15

By David Smith

Child Care

Afterschool Child Care Programs Boost Learning

March 8

By David Smith

Child Development

How to Encourage Motor Skills Development in Children

March 1

By David Smith

Child Care

Importance of Family-Centered Day Care Programs

February 23

By David Smith

Preschool

Getting Your Child Prepared for Preschool: Daily Routines

February 15

By David Smith

Skill Building

Getting Your Child Prepared for Preschool: Readiness Activities

February 8

By David Smith

Learning

Preparing Your Child for Preschool: Ready for Lifelong Learning

February 1

By David Smith

Skill Building

Preventing Frostbite in Young Children

January 4

By David Smith

Travel Tips

Have a New Year’s Eve Celebration, Family-Style

December 28

By David Smith

Travel Tips

Decorating for the Holidays as a Family

December 21

By David Smith

Preschool

Teaching Preschoolers Science Through Fun Weather Observations

December 7

By David Smith

Preschool

Boosting Your Preschooler’s Early Writing Skills

November 30

By David Smith

Preschool

Preschooler Personalities: Bringing Out the Best in Your Child

November 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Child to Bundle Up in Cold Weather

November 9

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Pumpkins for Preschoolers: Games, Songs, Snacks and More

November 2

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

5 Recipes for Healthy Halloween Snacks

October 26

By David Smith

Preschool

Preschoolers Can Learn and Have Fun with Fall Music

October 19

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Preschooler Crafts: Focusing On the Colors of Fall

October 12

By David Smith

Preschool

Effective Ways to Deal with Preschool Separation Anxiety

October 5

By David Smith

Child Development

Benefits of Routines for Young Children

September 28

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Prep Can Be Fun—and Doesn’t Need to Be Fancy

September 21

By David Smith

Kindergarten

When is the Best Time to Start Kindergarten Prep?

September 14

By David Smith

Learning

Should Preschoolers Learn a Second Language?

September 7

By David Smith

Learning

Sharing the Meaning of Labor Day with Your Children

August 31

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Power Up Your Preschooler: the Importance of Breakfast

August 24

By David Smith

Child Development

Who’s Up for Hopscotch? Benefits of this Time-Tested Game

August 17

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Water-Based Crafts and Activities for Summer Fun

August 10

By David Smith

Skill Building

Protect Your Preschooler From Too Much Sun

August 3

By David Smith

North Olmsted and Elyria Cascade Horizon Centers Get 4-Star Rating

July 27

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Celebrate Watermelon Day with Recipes, Facts and Crafts

July 20

By David Smith

Child Care

The Benefits of Socialization for Children in Daycare

July 15

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Fruits and Veggies Fun for Preschoolers

July 13

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Summer Hydration Tips for Children

July 6

By David Smith

Safe Fourth of July Fun

June 29

By David Smith

Preschool

Inexpensive Ways to Have Bubble Fun with Preschoolers!

June 22

By David Smith

Preschool

Preschoolers Keep Learning with Summertime Music

June 15

By David Smith

Summer Camp

How to Help Your Child Avoid Summer Learning Loss

June 8

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Is Your Child Ready for Epic Adventures Horizon Education Summer Camp?

June 1

By Savannah Heck

Summer Camp

Summer Reading Programs: Build Brain Power & Have Fun!

May 25

By David Smith

Family Time

Adjusting to a New Baby in the House

May 18

By David Smith

Learning

How to Encourage Your Child’s Natural Gifts

May 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Birth Order of Your Children: How to Bring Out the Best in Them

May 4

By David Smith

Preschool

Talking About Current Events With Your Preschooler

April 27

By David Smith

Activities for Children

How to Raise a Fit Preschooler

April 20

By David Smith

Learning

Fun Alphabet Games for Preschoolers

April 13

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Memories Last a Lifetime

April 6

By David Smith

Social Interaction

How Unplugging from Technology Benefits Children

March 23

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Proud History of Summer Camps (Plus Early Registration Info for 2016!)

March 16

By David Smith

Learning

Preschoolers and Money: How to Introduce Concepts

March 2

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Not Too Early to Plan for Your Child’s Summer Camp

February 24

By David Smith

Preschool

Books Preschoolers are Sure to Love

February 17

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Why Your Preschooler’s Boredom May Be a Good Thing

February 10

By David Smith

Learning

Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Your Preschooler

February 3

By David Smith

Learning

Making Learning Fun: Groundhog Day

January 27

By David Smith

Health Tips

More about Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

January 20

By David Smith

Skill Building

Defeat Cabin Fever With These Fun Ideas For the Family

January 13

By David Smith

Learning

Making Math Fun for Your Preschooler

January 6

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Fun Wintertime Activities for Families

December 30

By Dave Smith

Preschool

How Music Benefits Your Preschooler

December 23

By Dave Smith

Learning

How to Do New Year’s Resolutions With Children

December 16

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Winter Wonderland: Outdoor Games for Preschoolers

December 9

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Fun Family Activities for the Holidays In and Around Lorain

November 25

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers: Recycled Materials

November 18

By Dave Smith

Travel Tips

Managing Your Preschooler’s Holiday Expectations

November 11

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Good Ways to Teach Your Children About Gratitude

November 4

By Dave Smith

Learning

Making Learning Fun: Preschoolers and Scarecrows

October 28

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Making Learning Fun: Preschoolers and Candy Corn

October 21

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

Challenge Your Preschooler With Chores, and More

October 14

By Dave Smith

Sleep Tips

Effective Bedtime Routines for Preschoolers Mean Better Sleep

October 7

By Dave Smith

Child Care

How to Choose the Best After-School Program

September 30

By Dave Smith

Preschool

Good Hygiene Habits for Preschoolers

September 23

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Help Your Preschooler Get Organized

September 16

By David Smith

Preschool

Fall-Time Reading for Your Preschooler

September 11

By David Smith

Learning

Preschoolers and Swearing: Tips and Strategies

September 2

By David Smith

Learning

How Preschoolers Learn in 2015

August 25

By David Smith

Skill Building

Preparing Your Child for Back-to-School

August 20

By David Smith

Skill Building

Backpack Organization Tips

August 12

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Summer Crafts for Preschoolers

July 29

By David Smith

Preschool

How to Help Your Fearful Preschooler

July 29

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Toddler Mud Day for Sensory Play

July 24

By Savannah Heck

Skill Building

Water Safety Tips for Your Preschooler

July 22

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Club Day Fun at Summer Camp

July 15

By Savannah Heck

Summer Camp

Summer Family Fun for Your Preschooler: Northern Ohio

July 8

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips for Your Child

July 1

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Indoor Play: Fun Without the Sun!

June 24

By Savannah Heck

Learning

The African Safari: A Close Encounter with Science

June 17

By Savannah Heck

Horizon Education Center

More Benefits of Summer Camp

June 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Dealing Positively with your Daydreamer

May 27

By David Smith

Preschool

Humor: Helping Preschoolers Learn

May 20

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Summer Camp & Psychosocial Development

May 13

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Why Summer Day Camp Matters

May 6

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

How to Choose the Right Summer Day Camp

April 29

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

10 Incredible Weeks of Summer Learning!

April 22

By David Smith

Reading

How Do I Start to Teach My Child How to Read?

April 1

By David Smith

Learning

How to Find Quality Child Care

March 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Best Places to Visit with Children in Cleveland

March 18

By David Smith

Preschool

How to Help Your Shy Preschooler

March 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Strategies to Handle Your Bossy Preschooler

March 4

By David Smith

Kindergarten

What Your Child Needs to Know Before Kindergarten

February 25

By David Smith

Preschool

What Does Ohio’s Common Core Curriculum Mean for YOUR Preschooler?

February 18

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Your Invited to Join Our NEW Friends of Horizon Referral Program

February 2

By David Smith

Child Development

Teaching Your Preschooler: Counting to Ten

January 30

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

David Smith Day Proclaimed Throughout North Olmsted

January 22

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Fight Back Against Cabin Fever! Winter Learning Activities

January 13

By David Smith

Child Development

Five Tips to Make Math Fun for Your Elementary School Child

January 2

By David Smith

Social Interaction

How to Teach Tweens to Embrace Change

December 30

By David Smith

Toddler Care

What Toddler Potty Training Mistakes are YOU Making?

December 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips on Preparing Children for the Transition to Middle School

December 26

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Countdown to Christmas with Children's Books and Activities

December 22

By David Smith

Reading

Reading: The Gift that Keeps On Giving for Toddlers

December 18

By David Smith

Learning

Ten Educational Gift Ideas for Children this Holiday

December 15

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Strategies for Picky Preschool Eaters

December 8

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Teaching Your Toddler the Ins and Outs of Socializing

December 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Teach Children Good Hand Washing Hygiene in Flu Season

December 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Should My Children Under 10 Get a Flu Shot?

December 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Children to Help Each Other

November 24

By David Smith

Skill Building

Cleveland Focuses on Expanding Preschool

November 21

By David Smith

Learning

NE Ohio Takes Top Honors in Child Education, Challenges Still Exist

November 19

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

In a Rush? Your Child Will Love Breakfast for Dinner

November 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Fast and Fun After School Snacks for Your Child

November 14

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Keep Your Child Focused at Day Care with Fast & Fun Breakfast Ideas

November 13

By David Smith

Learning

Child to Caregiver Ratios - What's the Best Number?

November 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Get Children Involved in Community Service to Build Empathy

November 3

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Highlighting Our Newest Horizon Education Center Location

October 31

By David Smith

Safety Tips

No Toddler Fight Clubs Here at Horizon Education Center!

October 29

By David Smith

Preschool

Great Preschool Resources and Toddler Social Programs

October 24

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Your Children to Not Overshare on Social Networks

October 22

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Tech Tips for Tweens: Monitoring Social Networks and Privacy Settings

October 20

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When Should You Get Your Child a Smartphone?

October 17

By David Smith

Child Development

Righty or Lefty: Determining Your Child's Preference

October 15

By David Smith

Child Behavior

5 Tips on Instituting Chore Lists for Children

October 13

By David Smith

Toddler Care

5 Tips for Planning Your First Toddler Play Date

October 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Sibling Rivalry -How Do You Stop the Ridiculous Squabbling?

October 8

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Three Tips to Rearing Amazing Children

October 3

By David Smith

Learning

Early Literacy: Should You Self-Teach Cursive

October 1

By David Smith

Learning

Early Education: Reading and the Vocabulary Connection

September 29

By David Smith

Child Development

Tech Tips for Tweens: Set Healthy Limits on Digital Screen Use

September 26

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Helping Your Child Learn to Love Vegetables

September 24

By David Smith

Reading

Elyria and Lorain Library Early Literacy Partnership Program

September 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Teach Your Children Empathy and Kindness

September 19

By David Smith

Toddler Care

When Should Your Toddler Ditch the Sippy Cup?

September 15

By David Smith

Child Care

Bee Sting 101 and First Aid Tips

September 12

By David Smith

Child Care

Child Care Tips: What to Look for in the Perfect Babysitter

September 10

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Tech Tips for Parents of Toddlers

September 8

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Two Children Under Two? Preserve Precious Sanity with these Tips

September 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Should You Get Your Toddler’s Ears Pierced?

September 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Five Toilet Training Readiness Signs for Toddlers

September 2

By David Smith

Child Development

What's the Best Way to Soothe the Pain of Teething for your Child?

August 29

By David Smith

Skill Building

Summer Sun Care Tips for your Child

August 27

By David Smith

Child Development

The Trouble with Technology and Toddlers

August 25

By David Smith

Learning

Toddler Tips: Breaking the Pacifier Habit

August 22

By David Smith

Summer Camp

What to Do When Your Child Gets Ringworm

August 20

By David Smith

Child Development

Teach Your Child to Help with Chores

August 18

By David Smith

Reading

Is Your Family Tapped into the Library for Summer Learning?

August 13

By David Smith

Skill Building

Getting Your Child Ready for Fall Daycare

August 11

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

The Benefits of Socialization for Children in Daycare Settings

August 8

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

How to Discourage Your Child from Biting

August 6

By David Smith

Safety Tips

What to Ask Your Childcare Provider about Emergency Preparedness

August 4

By David Smith

Learning

Tips for Choosing a Lorain County Day Care Center

August 1

By David Smith

Skill Building

A Divide in Ohio Education Exists: Early Childhood Education Can Help

July 30

By David Smith

Child Development

Developmental Assets Profile: Discovering What Kids Need to Succeed

July 29

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

5 Tips to Helping Picky Eaters Learn to Try New Foods

July 28

By David Smith

Learning

Five Tips on How to Teach Alphabet Recognition to Toddlers

July 25

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Day Camp Banishes ‘There’s Nothing to Do’ Summer Blues

July 22

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Family Time: Top 5 Board Games for Elementary Kids

July 18

By David Smith

Family Time

Family Cooking: 5 Ways to Make Dinner Time, Family Time

July 16

By David Smith

Learning

Five Ways to Create Family Time Nights

July 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Importance of Family Time for Middle Schoolers

July 11

By David Smith

Parenting Tips

Become a Parent Mentor to Your Tween

July 9

By David Smith

Child Care

Top 10 Things to Bring to Day Camp

July 7

By David Smith

Learning

Socializing Kids Early Through Summer Day Camps

July 3

By David Smith

Child Development

Early Education is Key to Development of STEM Skills

July 2

By David Smith

Child Development

Talking to Your Baby Has Big Pay Offs in Your Child's Development

June 30

By David Smith

Reading

Books and Reading: Their Importance to Early Learning

June 27

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon's Enrichment Programs Make the Learning Process Fun

June 25

By David Smith

Kindergarten

5 Easy Early Learning Activities for Your Toddler

June 23

By David Smith

Skill Building

5 Tips to Help Children Retain What They've Learned over the Summer

June 20

By David Smith

Child Development

What to Demand in an Early Learning Center

June 18

By David Smith

Child Development

When Are Children Ready to Play a Musical Instrument?

June 13

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Step-Up To Bullying Video Contest: Winners Announced!

June 12

By David Smith

Child Development

Should Your Child Consider Performing in the Theater?

June 11

By David Smith

Learning

Five Tips to Boosting Early Learning with Flash Cards

June 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When Are Children Ready to Give Up Their Security Blankets?

June 6

By David Smith

Child Development

Lorain County Fights Childhood Obesity

June 4

By David Smith

Travel Tips

Tips to Keep Kids Happy While Traveling by Plane

June 2

By David Smith

Child Development

When Is It Time to Start Potty Training Your Child?

May 30

By David Smith

Child Care

When Is Daycare a Good Match for Your Toddler

May 28

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon's Summer Camp Programs are almost here!

May 26

By David Smith

Child Development

When to Be Concerned With a Developmental Delay

May 23

By David Smith

Child Development

Report Emphasizes Importance of Preschool to Child Development

May 21

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Day Camp or Sleep Away Camp Best for Your Child?

May 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Helping Children Adjust to a New Baby

May 16

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Summer Camp 2014: Join the Fun Today!

May 14

By David Smith

Learning

Early Childhood Education Gives Children Full Year Performance Boost

May 12

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Horizon Kids Get Healthier with Snacks from the Mediterranean Diet

May 8

By David Smith

Child Development

Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

May 7

By David Smith

Skill Building

Taming Toddler Tantrums

May 5

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Practice “Chunks” for Early Reading Skills

April 18

By David Smith

Skill Building

Are Potty Training Rewards Good or Bad?

April 16

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Potty Training Toddlers

April 15

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Your Child to Share

April 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Teaching Toddlers to Respect Authority

April 7

By David Smith

Child Development

Teaching Your Children to Have Fun with Math at Home

April 4

By David Smith

Child Development

Math Is as Important as Reading for Young Children

April 3

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Healthy Fast Food for Toddlers

March 28

By David Smith

Learning

Teaching Kids How to Save

March 24

By David Smith

Child Care

Light Is Key to Setting Your Toddler’s Sleep Clock

March 21

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Tips to Help Your Toddler Prepare for Sleep

March 19

By David Smith

Child Development

Easy To Prepare and Serve Snacks For The Car

March 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Child

March 14

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Helping Left-Handed Toddlers

March 12

By David Smith

Learning

Horizon Afterschool Programs Focus on Individualized Instruction

March 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Handle Sibling Rivalry

March 7

By David Smith

Skill Building

How to Keep Your Family Healthy From Daycare Colds

March 5

By David Smith

Learning

Boosting Your Child's Immune System

March 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Left-Handed Toddlers in a Right-Handed World

February 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do if You Think Your Child Seems “Spoiled”

February 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Toddler’s Behavior “Off the Charts”?

February 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Let Your Toddler Make a Mess (Under Supervision)

February 24

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Teaching Your Children When to Call 9-1-1

February 21

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Dancing with Your Toddler Can be Fun and Educational

February 20

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Me, My, Mine – Teaching Toddlers to Share

February 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Tot Hooked to the Tube?

February 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Help Your Child Develop Kindergarten Math Readiness Skills

February 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

5 Things to Keep Your Toddler Busy in the Car

February 5

By David Smith

Skill Building

How to Encourage Your Toddler to Stop Thumb Sucking

February 3

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Parenting Your Child in the Digital Age

January 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Say No and Mean It to Your Toddler

January 27

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy During Flu Season

January 22

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Childhood Obesity will Equal Future Problems

January 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Discourage Your Child from Bickering

January 9

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Healthier Meals and Snacks at Horizon for Your Child/Toddler

January 7

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Is Your Toddler Addicted to Your iPhone?

January 6

By David Smith

Travel Tips

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa for the Holidays with your Toddler

December 30

By David Smith

Travel Tips

5 Holiday Travel Tips for Toddlers

December 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

When to Say "No" to a Nap to your Toddler

December 10

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Handling Toddler Squabbles

December 9

By David Smith

Safety Tips

You Can Survive a Toddler Birthday Party!

December 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Children Stay on Santa’s Nice List

November 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Why a Childcare Facility Is Better for Your Child than Home Day Care

November 25

By David Smith

Skill Building

Toddler Tidbits: Introducing New Foods

November 18

By David Smith

Child Behavior

CDC Warning: Children Are Mistaking Detergent Pods for Candy

November 4

By David Smith

Skill Building

Toddlers and Speech Development, pt. 2

October 25

By David Smith

Skill Building

Toddlers and Speech Development, pt. 1

October 24

By David Smith

Skill Building

Helping Children Adjust After They Return to School

October 22

By David Smith

When Your Toddler Needs Emergency Care, pt. 2

October 18

By David Smith

Skill Building

When Your Toddler Needs Emergency Care, pt. 1

October 17

By David Smith

Skill Building

Traveling on an Airplane with Your Toddler

October 2

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Preparation Can Ease Back-to-School Stress

September 30

By David Smith

Learning

Educational Differences Between Childcare Facilities & Home Day Care

September 29

By David Smith

Skill Building

What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

September 29

By David Smith

Skill Building

Toddlers Can Learn About Money Management

September 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

More Ways to Encourage Toddlers to be Independent

September 22

By David Smith

Learning

Toddlers and Sharing, p. 2

September 20

By David Smith

Learning

Toddlers and Sharing, p. 1

September 18

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Looking for Head Start Alums to Tell Their Stories

September 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

CDC Finds that Toddler Obesity Has Decreased

September 6

By David Smith

Child Development

Read Child Development Research But Don’t Worry About It

September 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Research Shows Toddlers Need Consistent Bedtimes

August 30

By David Smith

Skill Building

Studies Find Toddlers Can Grasp Grammar

August 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Understanding a Toddler’s Aggressive Behavior

August 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Misbehaves, pt. 2

August 16

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What to Do When Your Toddler Misbehaves, pt. 1

August 14

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Safety Tips for Parents with Toddlers and Electronics, pt. 2

August 12

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Safety Tips for Parents with Toddlers and Electronics, pt. 1

August 7

By David Smith

Learning

What to Expect from your Child: Behavior and Motor Skills at Age Six

August 5

By David Smith

Learning

What to Expect from Your Child: Math and Science at Age Six

August 3

By David Smith

Learning

What to Expect from your Child: Reading and Writing at Age Six

August 1

By David Smith

Skill Building

Managing Your Toddler’s Aggressive Behavior

July 30

By David Smith

Skill Building

Handling Your Child’s Questions about Tragic Events

July 26

By David Smith

Skill Building

Responding When Your Child Rejects You

July 24

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler, pt. 2

July 17

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler, pt. 1

July 15

By David Smith

Skill Building

Planning a Move with a Toddler, pt. 2

July 12

By David Smith

Skill Building

Planning a Move with a Toddler, pt. 1

July 10

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Preventing Summer Brain Drain for your Child, pt. 2

July 8

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Preventing Summer Brain Drain for your Child, pt. 1

July 5

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

State Funds Lorain County RSG Pilot in New Budget

July 3

By David Smith

Learning

Teaching Your Children About Money

July 1

By David Smith

Learning

What to Do When Your Child is Dishonest

June 28

By David Smith

Learning

Keeping Children Motivated as the School Year Ends

June 26

By David Smith

Toddler Care

Research on Cleaning Off Pacifiers for your Toddlers Health

June 24

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Try Summer Camp with Horizon Education Center

June 21

By David Smith

Learning

Early Childhood Education is a Good Investment

June 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Toddlers Benefit Most from Human Interaction

June 17

By David Smith

Reading

Getting Your Child Ready to Read

June 14

By Dan Stasiewski

Learning

Lessons Learned in Middle School For Your Children

June 11

By David Smith

Skill Building

Teaching Patience to Grade-School Children

June 10

By David Smith

Child Development

The Value of Teaching the Art of Patience to Toddlers

June 7

By David Smith

Learning

Plant the Seed of Early Reading With Your Child

June 5

By David Smith

Learning

Things to Consider When Choosing a Toddler Care Program

June 3

By David Smith

Learning

Horizon Education Center on Setting Expectations for Grandparents

June 1

By David Smith

Skill Building

Parents and Children Need to Adjust to Middle School

May 30

By David Smith

Learning

Ohio Should Beef Up Early Child Care Programs

May 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Invest in Your Child’s Academic Success

May 28

By David Smith

Learning

Former Ohio Head Start Students Give Back to the Program

May 24

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Avoid Power Struggles at Bedtime with Your Child

May 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping An Older Child Adjust to a New Sibling

May 20

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Early Childhood Education Head Start Pioneer Dr. Bettye Explains Why!

May 17

By David Smith

Child Development

Helping Your Child Succeed in Life, pt. 2

May 15

By David Smith

Child Development

Helping Your Child Succeed in Life, pt. 1

May 13

By David Smith

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Programs for Your Children!

May 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Playdates Between Children of Different Ages

May 9

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Why Young Children Ask “Why?”

May 7

By David Smith

Learning

Toddlers Need Time to Learn How to Share

May 3

By David Smith

Safety Tips

Helping Your Child Cope with Spring Allergies

April 29

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Keeping Tweens on the Right Path from the Child Years, Part 2

April 27

By David Smith

Learning

Keeping Tweens on the Right Path from the Child Years, Part 1

April 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Lasting Advantage of Preschool

April 23

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Choosing Quality TV Programs Helps Children Be More Cooperative

April 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Tips for Choosing an After School Program

April 17

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Children Can Learn Math and Science Through Cooking

April 15

By David Smith

Learning

Support for Early Childhood Education Grows

April 13

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Monitor You Child’s Use of Social Media

April 11

By David Smith

Learning

The Best Way to Affirm Your Toddler

April 9

By David Smith

Learning

Parents and Toddlers Learn During Potty Training

April 6

By David Smith

Learning

To the Parents: Child Birth Order and Behavior is Important

April 4

By David Smith

Skill Building

RSG: 3 Simple At-Home Learning Activities for Preschoolers Toddlers

April 2

By David Smith

Tips for Meeting With Your Child’s Teacher

April 2

By David Smith

Summer Camp

10 Incredible Weeks of Summer Learning for your Child!

April 1

By David Smith

Learning

Tips for Getting Children to Follow Instructions

March 20

By David Smith

Learning

Helping Your Child with Schoolwork

March 18

By Tim Kiedrowski

Learning

Teacher Discipline Tips that Parents Can Use at Home, pt. 2

March 15

By Tim Kiedrowski

Learning

Teacher Discipline Tips that Parents Can Use at Home, pt. 1

March 13

By David Smith

Learning

The Connection Between Toddler Communication and Anger Management

March 11

By David Smith

Learning

Toddlers Can Take on Age-Appropriate Responsibilities

March 8

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Getting Your Children to Love Reading

March 6

By David Smith

Learning

Give Children Guidelines for Cell Phone Use

March 4

By David Smith

Learning

Preparing Your Child for Standardized Tests

March 1

By David Smith

Learning

Tips for Handling Children/Sibling Rivalry

February 27

By David Smith

Learning

North Olmsted- The End of Bullying Begins with Us!

February 21

By Jack Smith

Child Behavior

Putting a Positive Spin on Valentine’s Day for you Child

February 14

By David Smith

Child Development

School Decrease Recess Time

February 11

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Your Child May Benefit from Having a Pet

February 9

By David Smith

Learning

FTC to Examine Apps Designed for Children

February 6

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Connection Between Music and Math Skills for your Child.

February 4

By David Smith

North Ridgeville and East Lorain Programs Are Award Winners

January 31

By Jack Smith

Child Behavior

Dealing with Child’s Stubborn Refusal to Change Clothes

January 30

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Children Through the Middle School Years

January 28

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Effectiveness of Head Start

January 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night

January 24

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Children and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

January 23

By David Smith

Child Development

Advantages of 21st Century Community Learning Centers for your Child

January 19

By David Smith

Child Development

The Importance of Kindergarten Readiness for Children

January 15

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Children Make the Most of Their Toys

January 14

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Child Show Sympathy and Empathy

January 7

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Become More Independent

December 28

By David Smith

Learning

The Advantages of Head Start Programs

December 26

By David Smith

Learning

You Can Get Quality Child Care at An Affordable Price

December 24

By David Smith

Learning

Use Television Programs for Children as a Learning Tool

December 20

By David Smith

Learning

Age-Appropriate Toys Can Help Your Child Learn

December 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

The Benefits of Preschool Last into Adulthood

December 14

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Model Good Portion Control for Your Child

December 14

By David Smith

Skill Building

After School Programs Offer Useful Educational Opportunities

December 11

By David Smith

Child Benefits

Horizon Education Centers Offer Affordable Child Care

December 5

By David Smith

Learning

Child Development Experts Study Nighttime Fears

November 26

By David Smith

Learning

Tips for Handling the Toddler Terrible Twos

November 23

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Child Computer Control: How to Limit Computer Gaming for Tweens

November 21

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Horizon Education Center Healthy Tips #2

November 19

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Horizon Education Center Healthy Tips

November 17

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Why Teaching Children Computer Skills Will Give them Future Success

November 16

By David Smith

Learning

Toddler-to-Staff Ratios Make a Difference

November 14

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Center: One of the 21st Century Learning Centers

November 13

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Don't Argue about Clothes with your Child/Tween

October 26

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Is Your Quality Time with your Child Their Quality Time?

October 23

By David Smith

Learning

Teaching Toddlers to Pay Attention Prepares Them for Future Successes

October 21

By David Smith

Skill Building

Toddler Skills – Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

October 20

By David Smith

Skill Building

Horizon Education Center on Cellphones for Kids

October 19

By David Smith

Reading

Support Elyria Schools

October 3

By David Smith

Kindergarten

Elyria's Ready Set Go...to Kindergarten Makes Chronicle Telegram

October 3

By David Smith

Learning

Happy Birthday Horizon!!!!

September 18

By David Smith

Reading

More Video Game Myths & Their Affect on Children Debunked

September 5

By David Smith

Child Behavior

New Research Finds Developmental Value in Video Games for Children

September 4

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Selecting Video Games for Children

August 31

By David Smith

Reading

It’s OK to Let Your Child Read Comic Books

August 28

By David Smith

Child Care

Time to Reset Your Child’s Clock for School!

August 26

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Transitioning Your Child from Summer to School Schedules

August 22

By David Smith

Child Behavior

What If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Day Care or School?

August 19

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Helping Your Child Overcome His Fears

August 17

By David Smith

Reading

Afterschool Programs Give Children an Academic Edge Needed to Succeed

August 15

By David Smith

Learning

Preschool Teaches Children How to Learn

August 13

By David Smith

Child Behavior

Practicing Family Dinnertime Can Help With Child Behavior

August 7

By David Smith

Skill Building

Is Your Child Getting Enough ‘Vitamin N’?

July 27

By David Smith

Skill Building

Make Healthy Exercise a Family Activity for Your Children!

July 25

By David Smith

Child Behavior

How to Help Your Child Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

July 23

By David Smith

Child Care

Horizon Education Center: Guide to Surviving Family Road Trips

July 21

By David Smith

Reading

Creative Ways to Connect with Your Preteen Child

July 20

By David Smith

Skill Building

5 Ways to Boost Summer Learning!

July 19

By Amanda Budhar

Learning

How to Stay Connected as Children Approach Teen Years

July 18

By David Smith

Child Nutrition

Cool Down Your Children Down with Healthy Homemade Popsicles

July 13

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Apps for Kids Keep Children Happy during Family Travels

July 10

By David Smith

Activities for Children

Great Travel Toys for Children

July 8

By David Smith

Child Care

Tips for Traveling with Children

July 6

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

For Children, Family Togetherness Is Best Part of Summer Vacation

July 3

By David Smith

Reading

Plan Now For Summer Care for Your Child

June 29

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Brain Food Snacks for Your Child

June 28

By David Smith

Reading

Service Projects Teach Your Child More Than You'd Think

June 26

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers Offer Parents Guilt-Free Child Care

June 25

By David Smith

Learning

ODE Early Learning Standards for Children - What Are They

June 22

By David Smith

Skill Building

Early Literacy - the Benefits for Your Child

June 21

By David Smith

Afterschool

Use Family Meals to Help Your Children Develop Conversation Skills

June 15

By David Smith

Skill Building

Horizon Education Center: Science Olympiad!

June 12

By Amanda Budhar

Kindergarten

Horizon Education Center: Judy Blume’s Advice on Raising Bookworms

June 9

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Center Helps Improve National Report Card

June 9

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

How to Tell If Your Child Is Developing on Track

June 7

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Fun Summer Activities Help Children Build Fine Motor Skills

June 1

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Center Activities that Build Fine Motor Skills

May 30

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Activities that Help Young Children Build Fine Motor Skills

May 25

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Activities that Help Young Children Build Gross Motor Skills

May 22

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Activities that Help Young Children Build Gross Motor Skills

May 18

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Activities that Help Young Children Develop Gross Motor Skills

May 17

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Summer Learning Programs Put Cork in Brain Drain for Children

May 5

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

21st Century Program Attacks Summer Brain Drain

May 3

By David Smith

Skill Building

Tips for Helping Your Child Fall Asleep

May 1

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Why Preschool Class Size Matters

April 19

By David Smith

Kindergarten

How State-Funded Ohio Preschool Programs Compare Nationally

April 18

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Vote Horizon Best Preschool and Learning Center of Lorain County

April 16

By David Smith

Skill Building

Cut in State Preschool Funding Called ‘Step Backward’

April 16

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Connection Between Sugar and Hyperactivity in Children: Unproved

April 11

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

Caring Adult Relationships Are Key to Children’s Mental Stability

April 9

By David Smith

Horizon Education Center

House Budget Proposal Could Cut Head Start Rolls

April 5

By David Smith

Child Care

State Senator Manning Wants to Keep 21st Century Afterschool Funding

April 2

By Dave Smith

Kindergarten

Study on Children: Early Math Skills Critical for Academic Success

March 29

By Dave Smith

Reading

Bedtime Stories Help Prepare Your Child to Read

March 27

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

When is a Child Old Enough to Stay Home Alone?

March 21

By Dave Smith

Skill Building

Self-Esteem Begins to Develop During Toddler Years

March 13

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Afterschool Programs

March 7

By Dave Smith