On the third episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses the topic of kids and sports with Dr. Sam Maniar, a sport psychologist at the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology who has worked with numerous professional and Olympic athletes, as well as serving as the full-time psychologist for the Cleveland Browns. The bulk of his experience has come from working with amateur, high school and collegiate athletes. ...

Make plans to visit Crocker Park in Westlake once a month from May through September for the fourth annual Crocker Kids summer event series, presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Each month, the free events feature theme-related activities, crafts & games, prizes, balloon twisting, face painting, and more. ...

The next session of Cuyahoga Community College's eight-week Women in Transition Program begins later this month. The free course will aid women in working on personal development, career exploration, time management, stress management, basic computer skills, resumes and more. ...

Auditions for the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra's 2018-19 season will be held at Severance Hall during the month of May. Middle and high school student instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in their school music program are invited to audition. ...

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio offers a variety of outdoor experiences created to spark curiosity and understanding about the natural world, from overnight resident camps to day camps to one-day programs. All girls are welcome — no Girl Scout experience necessary. ...

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March is prime maple season in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. This video, courtesy of New Day Cleveland, details the syrup-making process and some of the educational aspects of the Geauga Park District's Sap's a Risin'! event ...

Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! There's still time to enter our 2018 Cover Kids Contest. Entries for children between the ages of infant to 16 years old are being accepted through midnight on May 27. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine was awarded for its editorial content, design and digital offerings at the recent Parenting Media Association’s convention and awards ceremony. The magazine earned one gold award, two silver awards, and four bronze awards in several categories. ...

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