In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks about special needs parenting with mother of five Cyndra Cole. As the mother of a child with Williams syndrome and a member of the board of trustees for the Williams Syndrome Association, Cole shares some of her experiences including the diagnosis, the joys and challenges of special needs parenting, and the mission statement she created for her daughter. ...

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Registration is now open for Northeast Ohio Parent's Camp Fair East & West 2019, taking place Feb. 9 and Feb. 2, respectively. As the largest camp fairs in the region, both events are free to attend and will provide visitors with opportunities to meet representatives from dozens of day and night camps, adventure, academic, sports and special needs camps, and many more. ...

The stunning natural beauty and awe-inspiring underwater creatures of the Great Barrier Reef come to life in the film, which follows an underwater photographer on an expedition to document some of the work being done by volunteers, researchers and citizen scientists along the reef. ...

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, we shine a light on sibling adoptions by sharing stories of local families, as well as the impact of substance and opioid addiction on children. We also feature party planning resources, Thanksgiving and early holiday events, plus articles on sensory processing disorder, delayed cord clamping, the power of play, and much more. ...

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. Check this list to find an event near you. ...

This Saturday is the opening day of the new indoor, year-round market in downtown Akron's Northside District. Countryside Public Market will feature the best local farmers and food producers every Sunday in its newly converted space. ...

Cleveland Montessori students grow and thrive in a learning environment that encourages self-sufficiency, curiosity, critical thinking and perseverance. The school provides excellence in education by discovering and awakening children’s innate talents and abilities, and cultivating a lifetime love of learning. ...

It's the last weekend in October and the final days before Halloween — which means there is plenty of seasonal fun going on in the region. Find a family-friendly fall festival or a not-so-spooky Halloween happening near you with this list of events taking place in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...

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