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Let's learn together! On the Horizon Blog, you'll find a collection of articles designed to help you navigate the unique experience of parenthood. From answers to common questions at every age to fun ideas and activities for your child, the Horizon Blog offers something for everyone!

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Horizon Education Center

Enroll Now for Horizon's 2025 Fall Semester!

July 9

By Dave Smith

Safety Tips

Horizon and Berea Rec Center Launch Vital Swim Program for Kids

July 3

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Celebrates 296 Preschool Graduates in 2025

June 27

By Dave Smith

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

Pearl Road Elementary School, site of Horizon's newest location in Parma Heights

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

Image of downtown Cleveland, Ohio during the holiday season

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

A sleepy young child, disrupted by the change off Daylight Saving Time

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

Siblings arguing in front of their parent

Child Behavior

Tips To Help Siblings Get Along

September 19

By Dave Smith

Children hiking in the forest in the fall

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

A child with graphics symbolizing the importance of early childhood education and scholastic success.

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

A family enjoying summer activities in Cleveland together

Activities for Children

Easy Cleveland Area Summer Activities for Families

June 25

By Dave Smith

A mother with children around flowers

Activities for Children

Four Fun Gardening Projects for Kids

June 25

By Dave Smith

2024 Fall Enrollment at Horizon Education Centers

Horizon Education Center

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

June 25

By Dave Smith

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What Is Summer Brain Drain? How To Avoid It

June 25

By Dave Smith

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Parenting Tips

How To Make Chores Fun for Kids

May 29

By Dave Smith

summer math activities for kids

Activities for Children

4 Summer Math Activities That Keep Young Minds Learning

May 22

By Dave Smith

summer art projects for kids

Activities for Children

4 Summer Art Projects for Kids

May 15

By Dave Smith

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Horizon Education Center

Push To Make Affordable Child Care More Accessible

May 9

By Dave Smith

a toddler sleeping in their bed

Toddler Care

How To Transition to a Toddler Bed

May 1

By Dave Smith

Kids camping indoors and reading during the summer heat, one of seven great indoor summer activities for kids.

Activities for Children

7 Indoor Summer Activities for Kids

April 24

By Dave Smith

child enjoying summer fun

Activities for Children

How To Create the Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids

April 17

By Dave Smith

child being dropped off at preschool

Preschool

4 Ways To Make Preschool Dropoff Easier

April 10

By Dave Smith

preschooler making playdough at home

Activities for Children

Rainy Day Fun: 4 Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

April 3

By Dave Smith

child during screen time

Summer Camp

Establishing Healthy Limits for Summer Screen Time

March 27

By Dave Smith

toddler doing a science experiment

Child Development

4 Fun Science Experiments for Toddlers

March 20

By Dave Smith

children at summer camp

Summer Camp

Northeast Ohio Summer Camps: How To Choose the Right One

March 13

By Dave Smith

how to encourage summer reading as a parent

Reading

How To Encourage Summer Reading as a Parent

February 28

By Dave Smith

morning stretches for kids

Activities for Children

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

February 21

By Dave Smith

summer learning loss statistics

Learning

3 Summer Learning Loss Statistics Worth Knowing

February 14

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

DIY Kids Workshops To Consider in Northeast Ohio

February 7

By Dave Smith

students on a field trip

Child Development

Why Are Field Trips Important?

January 31

By Dave Smith

child showing leadership skills

Child Development

How To Support Children’s Development of Leadership Skills

January 24

By Dave Smith

winter family fun northeast ohio

Activities for Children

Planning a Day of Northeast Ohio Family Fun

January 17

By Dave Smith

group of kids playing team sport

Activities for Children

The Benefits of Team Sports for Kids

January 10

By Dave Smith

a toddler shows signs of separation anxiety

Child Behavior

How To Help Separation Anxiety in Toddlers

January 3

By Dave Smith

children learning in a preschool classroom

Child Development

How Do Preschoolers Learn Best?

December 27

By Dave Smith

attractions for families in cleveland ohio

Family Time

Top List of Cleveland, Ohio Attractions for Families

December 20

By Dave Smith

holiday activities for the family

Family Time

Four Family Holiday Activities That Can Become New Traditions

December 13

By Dave Smith

winter family fun night ideas

Family Time

Three Winter Family Fun Night Ideas

December 6

By Dave Smith

infant sensory stimulation

Child Development

How Much Sensory Stimulation Is Appropriate for an Infant?

November 29

By Dave Smith

lights on afterschool celebration

Afterschool

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

November 21

By Dave Smith

thankful activities for kids

Activities for Children

Four Thankful Activities for Kids

November 15

By Dave Smith

preschoolers doing science experiments

Child Development

Why Are Science Experiments Important for Preschoolers?

November 8

By Dave Smith

childcare vs preschool

Child Care

What’s the Difference Between Childcare and Preschool?

November 1

By Dave Smith

make school mornings easier

Parenting Tips

How To Make School Mornings Easier

October 25

By Dave Smith

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Activities for Children

Visit These Three Indoor Playgrounds in Cleveland, Ohio

October 18

By Dave Smith

family halloween activities

Activities for Children

Fun Family Halloween Activities for All Ages

October 11

By Dave Smith

daycare services for infants

Child Development

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

October 4

By Dave Smith

toddler language development

Child Development

Encourage Toddler Language Development with These 5 Activities

September 27

By Dave Smith

how do infants develop socially

Child Development

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

September 20

By Dave Smith

fall activities for families

Activities for Children

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

September 13

By Dave Smith

best restaurants in elyria ohio for families

Family Time

Best Restaurants in Elyria, Ohio for Families

September 6

By Dave Smith

afterschool program activities

Activities for Children

Afterschool Program Activities with a Positive Impact

August 23

By Dave Smith

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Horizon Education Center

Horizon Helps Restore Area in One Cleveland Neighborhood

August 21

By Dave Smith

parks in lorain ohio

Activities for Children

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

August 16

By Dave Smith

best preschools in cleveland ohio

Preschool

What the Best Preschools in Cleveland, Ohio Have in Common

August 9

By Dave Smith

when is the right time to enroll in preschool

Child Development

When Is the Right Time To Enroll in Preschool?

July 26

By Dave Smith

family dining together

Family Time

Family-Friendly Restaurants in Berea, Ohio

July 19

By Dave Smith

what makes for a quality afterschool program

Afterschool

What Makes a Quality Afterschool Program: Key Factors

July 12

By Dave Smith

parks in lakewood ohio

Activities for Children

Parks in Lakewood, Ohio That Offer Fun for All Ages

June 21

By Dave Smith

teacher earns masters degree

Horizon Education Center

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

June 14

By Dave Smith

child completing a preschool puzzle

Child Development

Help Your Child Prepare By Doing Preschool Puzzles

June 7

By Dave Smith

Child Development

Summer Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love

May 17

By Dave Smith

children take part in activities to prevent summer learning loss

Child Development

How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

May 10

By Dave Smith

The Pioneer Fridge program

Child Development

One Way to Give to Horizon: The Pioneer Freedge

April 19

By Dave Smith

children attending daily child care

Child Development

Why Daily Child Care Attendance Is Important

April 12

By Dave Smith

overcoming fears

Child Development

How to Make Overcoming Fears Easier for Children

April 5

By Dave Smith

ohio city kids activities

Activities for Children

Ohio City’s Best Activities For Kids

March 22

By Dave Smith

how to develop a preschool organization plan for parents

Child Development

Here's a Preschool Organization Plan for Parents

March 15

By Dave Smith

restaurants in lorain, ohio

Child Nutrition

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

March 8

By Dave Smith

A Mom exploring fun ways to teach the alphabet to her little girl.

Kindergarten

How About Trying These Fun Ways to Teach the Alphabet?

March 1

By Dave Smith

there are very nice parks in Lorain, Ohio for kids to play

Child Benefits

Visit the Most Fun Places for Kids in Elyria, Ohio

February 22

By Dave Smith

cell phones for kids

Safety Tips

Cell Phones for Kids: When Are They Appropriate?

February 15

By Dave Smith

North Olmsted restaurants that are kid friendly.

Child Nutrition

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

February 8

By Dave Smith

afterschool enrichment program

Child Behavior

Afterschool Enrichment Programs Offer Unique Educational Opportunities

February 1

By Dave Smith

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Child Development

Our Talent Is Shining Brightly at Market Square

January 26

By Dave Smith

toddler says no to everything

Child Behavior

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

January 25

By Dave Smith

teaching kids to save money

Child Behavior

How To Start Teaching Kids to Save Money

January 18

By Dave Smith

chore list

Child Behavior

Here Are the Benefits of Assigning a Chore List

January 11

By Dave Smith

Two children sledding down a hill. A classic winter activity for preschoolers and children of all ages, sledding is exciting and gets kids outdoors during cold weather months.

Activities for Children

Hibernation Hijinx: Winter Activities for Preschoolers

January 4

By Dave Smith

kid's healthy eating plate

Child Development

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

December 28

By Dave Smith

toddler school.

Toddler Care

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

December 21

By Dave Smith

toddler skills

Toddler Care

Toddler Skills: Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves

December 14

By Dave Smith

Behavior and Social Issues

Child Behavior

What You Can Do About Children with Behavior and Social Issues

December 7

By Dave Smith

child behavior checklist

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

video game research

Child Development

New Video Game Research Shows Benefits for Children

November 2

By Dave Smith

lights on after school

Activities for Children

Horizon's "Lights On" After School Program

October 26

By Dave Smith

Easy Exercise for Preschooler

Activities for Children

What Is An Easy Exercise for Preschoolers?

October 12

By Dave Smith

Best Practices in Early Literacy

Skill Building

Here Are Some Benefits And Best Practices in Early Literacy

October 5

By Dave Smith

benefits of routine for children

Child Behavior

What Are The Benefits Of Routine for Children?

September 21

By Dave Smith

child development milestones

Preschool

Which Child Development Milestones Matter Most?

September 7

By Dave Smith

back to school guide

Child Behavior

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

August 24

By Dave Smith

preparing for preschool

Preschool

How to Prepare for Preschool

August 17

By Dave Smith

Summer Camp

Programs Expand Beyond Horizon Education Centers’ Walls

July 27

By Dave Smith

Image of two children playing in baskets, pretending to be pirates

Child Behavior

What Are the Benefits of Imaginative Play?

July 13

By Dave Smith

horizon education centers

Afterschool

Horizon Programs Earn 5-Star Ratings

July 6

By Dave Smith

AmeriCorps partnership

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers and AmeriCorps Partnership Spotlight

June 23

By Dave Smith

infant and toddler development

Child Development

What Is Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning?

June 8

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Centers

Horizon's Shoreway Center To Open In September

June 3

By Dave Smith

summer camp tips

Skill Building

Here Are The Top Summer Camp Tips for Kids and Parents

May 25

By Dave Smith

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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

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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

summer camp

Child Development

Should You Send Your Child to Summer Camp?

April 20

By Dave Smith

Learning

Teaching Children Computer Skills Will Give Them Future Success

April 6

By Dave Smith

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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

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Summer Camp Is Going Back In Time

February 23

By Dave Smith

Child Care

Bringing Winter Indoors for Your Preschooler

February 2

By Dave Smith

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Preschool

Keeping Your Preschooler Healthy This Winter

January 19

By Dave Smith

Preschool

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

October 27

By Dave Smith

Lights on Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool 2021

September 29

By Dave 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 Behavior

Tips to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem

July 14

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

Taming Temper Tantrums

June 9

By Dave Smith

Activities for Children

How Much Physical Exercise Does Your Child Need?

April 28

By Dave Smith

Learning

The Importance of Play in Your Toddler’s Development

September 30

By Dave 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

Returning to Child Care and Your Child's Safety

July 8

By Dave Smith

Horizon Education Center

Horizon Education Centers Gives Back to the Community

June 24

By Dave Smith

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

September 5

By Dave Smith

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4 Cheap and Easy Breakfasts for Back-to-School

August 29

By Dave Smith

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Back-to-School Bus Safety: 4 Tips

August 22

By Dave Smith

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3 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child

August 15

By Dave Smith

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Adjust to Preschool

August 8

By Dave Smith

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Do Preschoolers Still Need Naps?

August 1

By Dave Smith

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Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids

July 25

By Dave Smith

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Food Safety for Preschoolers

July 18

By Dave Smith

Southside Family

Nagy Family First Recipient of Horizon’s Activities Scholarship

July 11

By Dave Smith

How to Deal with Bedwetting

May 23

By Dave Smith

Horizon Summer Camp Kids

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

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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

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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

Toddler Care

6 Potty Training Tips You Might be Overlooking

July 26

By Dave Smith

Toddler Care

4 Ways to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers

June 14

By Dave 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

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