Summer 2020 Programming
May 26, 2020
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center continues to offer virtual learning opportunities on our website and social media pages, featuring educational videos, parenting tips, printable activities for at-home learning and more. Our wildlife team continues to care…
Children’s Growth – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
May 22, 2020
Do you ever feel as if parenting your children is like riding a roller coaster? At one point you are enjoying your child and the next you are wondering what ever happened to your sweet little girl…
Mindful Parenting
May 12, 2020
by Rob Adams, Psy.D. Being a psychologist who works with kids, people assume that I am an expert at parenting. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. I have my own weaknesses, and parenting is really hard sometimes. One of…
June 2020 Programming
May 7, 2020
June 2020 programs cancelled and refunded While Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is temporarily closed to the public, we continue to monitor the best guidelines from the CDC, State of Ohio and public health officials to…
Your Child’s “Big Feelings”
May 4, 2020
Excerpt by Meghan Barlow, Ph.D. When our kids have “big feelings,” intense emotional reactions to a situation, we as parents can end up having big feelings, too. Our kids can pull feelings and emotional reactions from us. Most…
Backyard Astronomy: May 2020
May 1, 2020
Astronomy is a great way to reduce stress. Step outside, unplug and look up at the sky — you never know what you will see! Planetarium specialist Katy Downing shares the visible planets and constellations to observe…
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament
April 15, 2020
Some children are “easy.” They are predictable, calm and approach most new experiences in a positive way. Other children can be more difficult, unable to manage their emotional experiences and expression with ease. When a child’s personality…
What Children Can’t Do…Yet
April 7, 2020
When working with young children, keep in mind what they are ready for and what they are not; what they can do and what they are unable to do… yet. I can’t share.Children use possession of objects…
Creative Parenting Tips for Getting Through the Day
April 1, 2020
Sarah Saunders, M.A., LPCC / Meghan Barlow & Associates Before kids, getting out of the house in a timely fashion was a struggle. When I add in a newborn and toddler, well, now it’s a disaster. I…
Extending Our Temporary Closure: COVID-19
March 27, 2020
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center continues to follow the best guidelines from the CDC, State of Ohio and public health officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of staff, visitors and volunteers. Due…