Category Archives: Family Focus

group of children, sitting on a blanket, blowing soap bubbles at park

Community resources for families

Summit County, Ohio has a wealth of resources available. From exploring the natural beauty of the area and family-friendly activities, to support services to those in need, Summit County is a community that cares about its residents. Explore the various community resources below.

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Music therapist performing to group of children.

Networking pilot offers parents and kids with Autism a chance to connect through music

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Summit DD teamed up with the Groovy Garfoose and We Rock the Spectrum kids gym to help families connect through music therapy. Read More ›

Teacher reading to 4 young children for story time

Family-Friendly Spring Activities

Family Community resources: Check out some of the family-friendly Spring activities in and around our community. Read More ›

Close up of hand of young child playing dough with her father.

Play Idea: Homemade Playdough

Playdough is very good sensory activity for little ones. Homemade playdough is even better! You and your child can play with it by squishing, rolling, and pounding it with your hands. You can use plastic forks and knifes, to make marks in it and cut it. Using cookie cutters is a good way to make different shapes with the playdough. As you are playing with playdough make sure you talk about the way it smells and how it feels. Get the pay ideas and the recipe below. Read More ›

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