Creative After-School Ideas That Nurture Faith and Learning Growth

For LCA parents of infants through 8th graders who are searching for extracurricular options, after-school time can sometimes feel like a tight squeeze. The challenge isn’t finding something to do, it’s finding after-school activity options that...

Smart, Simple Ways Parents Can Turn School Breaks Into Powerful Learning Seasons

When school breaks arrive, many parents worry about learning loss. Yet these pauses are valuable chances to explore creativity, curiosity, and even language learning. With a thoughtful balance of structure and freedom, children can keep learning in engaging ways...

Keeping the Spark Alive: How Parents Can Nurture a Love of Learning in Their Children

Every parent knows the joy of watching a child light up with discovery. The first time they spell their name, count to ten, or figure out a tricky puzzle, that spark in their eyes says it all — learning is alive. But somewhere between early childhood and...

13 Podcast Episodes to Make Back-To-School Season Easier on Kids and Parents

Back-to-school season can be a hectic time for parents. You’re settling your kids into a new routine, preparing them mentally for the new school year and adding homework help and lunch prep to your own schedule. To make the transition from summer break to...

Avoiding the “Summer Slide”

How LCA Parents Can Keep Learning Alive All Summer Long As summer break begins, the Saints of Lakewood Catholic Academy eagerly embrace the well-earned freedom of sunshine, sports, and slower schedules. But for our LCA parents, summer also brings an important...

Your Summer Homework: Family Fun in Cleveland

Our hometown shines in the summertime, and for families with young children, Cleveland offers a wide variety of fun, engaging, and affordable activities. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, hands-on learning experiences, or just a place for your...

Cultivating Healthy Eating Habits at Home & School

As parents, one of the most important roles we have is setting a foundation for our children’s health. Healthy eating habits learned at a young age can have long-lasting effects, influencing not only their physical well-being but also their relationship with...

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World  by Kristen Welch offers a thoughtful approach to parenting in a culture that often fosters entitlement and self-centeredness. In the book, Welch shares practical strategies for teaching children the values of gratitude,...

New Technologies to Support Students & Parents

At Lakewood Catholic Academy, we remain steadfastly committed to the well-being of our students and fostering a safe online learning environment. We are also passionately dedicated to partnering with our parents to help them in their important roles as their...

The Best Fit for You: What Matters Most When Choosing a High School

As our eighth grade Saints prepare for the next step in their academic journey, the question isn’t necessarily which high school is best—it’s which school is best for them. The right high school should be a place where a student thrives academically,...