Now that school is out, many grandparents will be taking over childcare duties this summer. And if summer plans call for trips to the pool or a lake, there are a few safety tips that are worth repeating before packing the sunblock and towels.

As you're bracing for (or embracing) the cacophony of backyard fireworks this Fourth of July, you might be surprised to learn that, more than a century ago, Cleveland women's groups tried to ban the noisy and dangerous celebrations.

Parents usually want to leave their children equal shares of their estate, but equal isn’t always fair. If you plan to provide more (or less) for one child in your estate plan, preparation is important. 

Most people are familiar with the phrase, “You can’t take it with you.” This mantra encourages us to live life to the fullest, seize the day and enjoy it while we can. The idea is, when our time is up, there is no way to take anything with us, which is true for material things. However, there is something we can take with us. It’s called psychic income.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland offers a wide variety of programs to accommodate the interests and functional abilities of older adults with classes and outings that are both fun and functional. Check out what's on tap for this summer.

Grief is often a solo experience. After all, no two people experience grief the same way. The GriefCare Place in Stow is celebrating 25 years of helping people navigate through grief with its free, peer-led support groups.