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Does Your Senior Pet Need to Go Back to School?

Aging Answers August 2016

If your pet seems to be forgetting something they used to know, should you think “Back to School” for them? The short answer is: probably not. read more

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Is College Credit Plus a Good Fit for Your Middle or High Schooler?

Education September 2016 Teens

By Sarah West  

Many parents of middle and high school students have, in the last year, become aware of College Credit Plus (CCP), a program instituted in 2015 as an

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Flu Shot, not Nasal Spray, Only Option for this Season

Health October 2016
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted that the live attenuated influenza vaccine nasal spray, commonly known as FluMist, will not be used during the 2016-17 flu season. That means everyone will get their flu vaccine through injection. Here's what you need to know. ...
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Childhood Cancer: Finding the Right Words of Support

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It can be difficult to know what to do or say when someone you love has a child who has been diagnosed with cancer. This can be a very isolating experience for families and during such times, it's important not to step back from them, according to Cleveland Clinic Children's, which offers some advice for finding the right words. ...
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Celebrate the Freedom to Read During Banned Books Week

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Unlike controversial content that often goes viral on social media, books with certain language or views can sometimes land on the banned book list. Banned Books Week, which takes place Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 this year, continues to celebrate the freedom to read. You may be surprised by some of the books that have been banned in certain areas of the country. ...
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Lorain County Metro Parks Kicks Off French Creek Theatre Season

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“Curious George: The Golden Meatball” is the inaugural production of Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre 2016-17 season. Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey, this musical adventure finds George rallying to help his friend, Chef Pisghetti, after an upstart chef with a Meatballs-o-Matic machine ruins All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day. ...
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Returns, Partners with Schools

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns to Northeast Ohio with "Out Of This World," a reimagined circus that includes the Simet Family Astronauts, Heilongjiang Provincial Acrobatic Troupe, Thrill Skaters, plus animals, equestrian stunts, clowns and more. The company is working with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on an attendance initiative, in which tickets donated to the district will be used to reward the schools with the most improved attendance leading up to the show. ...
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Cuyahoga County Public Library Expands Homework Help Services

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The Cuyahoga County Public Library is expanding its after-school homework help services to 12 additional branch locations through its new Homework Mentors Program. Trained mentors will be available to provide students in kindergarten through eighth grade with homework assistance. ...
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Lake Metroparks Opens 50-foot Coastal Observation Tower At Lake Erie Bluffs

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The tower's 360-degree views give visitors a unique experience while seeing this natural resource. The tower opened this weekend thanks to generosity of the Cleveland Foundation and the Lake Park Foundation. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Don’t Work Today, Work Better Tomorrow: Getting More Productive

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With appointments and meetings to remember, tasks to complete and jobs to finish, life can get crazy. Stay on top of your game with simple tricks to help take care of work and life, day in and day out. ...
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