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Whether you take shorter showers, reduce food waste or make eco-minded choices at the grocery store, adopting one simple habit can make a difference in protecting Earth’s natural resources. These simple, renewable lifestyle changes may even affect your personal mindset. ...

Are you looking for the best deal on a spring wardrobe for your children? Several times each year, parents clean out their children's closets and offer their gently used items at a fraction of the cost. In addition to clothing, you'll find toys, games, books and furniture. Mark your calendars for these upcoming sales and save big on items for your kids. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine announced the 2016 Cover Kids Contest in our April issue. We are looking for families with kids ages 0 to 17 to submit a favorite candid photo. The winners of each age category will receive a professional photo shoot session and will be featured on one of our 2016-17 Northeast Ohio Parent magazine covers. ...

The playhouse in Akron announced its 82nd season. Weathervane’s subscribers, volunteers and staff gathered for an opportunity to learn the titles of all of the 2016-17 season plays and hear from many of the directors about each of the upcoming shows. ...

Come to Crocker Park in Westlake this spring and summer season to experience “Crocker Kids,” a free, family-friendly event with fun and interactive activities targeted for kids ages 2 to 9. The event is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Children’s and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. With an adventurous theme each month, Crocker Kids will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Tuesdays, May through September. The first event will be held on May 17. ...

Anyone else find themselves warping into the “mom uniform” most days? In this month's issue Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — shares with readers her secret stylist, which provides an easy, free way to help you get in tune with stylish ways to dress up your outfits. ...

What do you do when your teenager eats poorly? How can you help guide them back toward healthy habits without it turning into a food fight? Struggles with food among teens are common and normal. Experts say by trying to control their diet, you will likely end up doing more harm than good. ...

April showers won’t put a damper on the fun your little sprouts will have playing in the spring-themed indoor playground at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Also, families can watch newborn spring lambs, learn about plant life and, on weekends, make a spring craft. ...

The Northern Ohio Garden Railroad Society display is full of facts, history and fun programs for all ages. Kids activities include a scavenger hunt, garden sprouts programs and kids club. Little Green Choo rides will be available on weekends and during spring break. ...

From tapping our fingers on cell phones and computers to measuring the ingredients for tonight’s dinner, we are using science and technology daily. In the future, it will be even more important to our tech-savvy children. With so many career options out there, kids and parents may be looking to spark an interest in the field beyond the regular school year. ...