Summer is a time for kids to explore, discover and reach for big goals. This pioneering spirit is unique to the Western Reserve Academy summer programs experience. Dozens of fun and enriching programs – from sports to science, academics to adventure, dance to digital design, and piano and puppetry – are offered for kids of all ages. ...

Make plans today to visit Crocker Park in Westlake on May 16 for Crocker Kids — Art Party presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. This is a great event, ideal for parents and their kids ages 2 to 9, to enjoy theme-related activities such as crafts, prizes, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company and more. Plus, 95.5 the Fish radio station will be onsite to add to the fun with music and giveaways. Be one of the first 250 families to register between April 4-24 to qualify for a free 2017 Crocker Kids T-shirt. ...

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House Bill 13, introduced last month, would permit a mother who is breastfeeding her baby to be excused from jury service. State Rep. Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville) proposed the bill after a constituent told her about an experience while serving on a jury while breastfeeding. ...

Tickets are on sale now for Day Out with Thomas, which takes place May 20, 21 and 26 aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The event lets parents and children take a 30-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. Families also can enjoy magicians, bounce houses, balloon artists, and more. ...

Registration begins soon for the first installment of the Crocker Kids summer event series. Presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, Crocker Kids offers free, family fun one Tuesday per month from May through September at Crocker Park in Westlake. Each event carries a unique theme and includes theme-related activities, crafts, prizes and more. ...

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Exciting themes have been announced for Eton Explorers, the summer event series that takes place at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. Brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, each event features theme-related activities, crafts, giveaways, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more! ...

Ohio Virtual Academy, an accredited, full-time online public community school for students in grades K-12 who reside anywhere in Ohio, offers an individually tailored education for all students. As part of the Ohio public school system, OHVA is tuition-free and offers an engaging curriculum provided by K12 Inc., the nation’s leading provider of K-12 curriculum and online education programs. ...

If you're looking for some fun, at-home ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids, get "Pin-spired" with these great Pinterest finds. From snacks to creative activities for all age levels, including art projects and sensory fun for even the littlest leprechauns, there's sure to be something to make your family's St. Patty's Day a bit more festive. ...