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The Heart of Rock and Roll Prom for Those With Special Needs

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 10, 2014

Rock and Roll PromThe Heart of Rock and Roll is an event for Special Needs teenagers and adults, ages 16 and older. The event will include a full-scale prom and will be hosted

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Mentor Teacher Honored By Win in Major League Baseball Contest

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 9, 2014

Jacqui Spetrino, an art teacher from Mentor School District, just received some notable recognition.

In a contest put on by Major League Baseball, Target and People magazine, nominees, such as

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Wild Ohio Talk & Hike With Geauga Park District

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 8, 2014

Wild OhioFrom southern haunts bordering the Ohio River to lakeshore habitats buffering Lake Erie, Ohio is filled with wild landscapes. read more

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Road Trip!

By Marie Elium
July 5, 2014

College Road Trip With Your Teen Northeast OhioVisit and tour a college campus this summer with your teen.

Multitasking and families seem to go together. Parents are pulled in all directions and sometimes it’s tough to know

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Enjoy July’s Reading Picks with Your Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 2, 2014
Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. ...
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Get to Know Poe at Mentor Public Library

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 2, 2014
Mentor Public Library is dedicating a month to author Edgar Allan Poe. The “Get to Know Poe” event will include a film festival, art clinic, writing workshop, a performance by a professional Poe impersonator, and book discussions hosted throughout the city. ...
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Fly Back in Time at MAPS Air Museum in Green

By Angie Zam
June 20, 2014
This hands-on history facility features aircraft, artifacts and hometown heroes. Kids of all ages are invited to climb into the cockpit and take a ride back in time. Local heroes are on hand each day to lead tours through the facility. ...
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Keep Kids Sharp and Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’

By Marie Elium
June 1, 2014
Summer vacation is a welcome classroom break for most students. The downside is that many lose academic ground and spend weeks or months in the fall making up for lost skills. Educators call it the “summer slide.” However, with standardized tests becoming increasingly important in school, students can’t afford to fall behind when summer arrives. ...
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Take the Summer Reading Challenge with Area Libraries

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Libraries across Northeast Ohio celebrate the summer with reading programs. Each year, they offer an opportunity for children — and adults — a way to worm into reading. ...
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June Reading Room

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Your children can avoid the summer slump by reading books or listening to stories while outdoors. Here are some recommendations from Rebecca Shook, the special needs resource librarian at the Westlake Porter Public Library. ...
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