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Throughout a woman’s life, maintaining personal health and wellness requires a healthy lifestyle. You need to eat right, stay active, maintain an appropriate weight and avoid things, such as smoking, that put your health at risk. However, there are so many factors you can’t control, so it’s critical to get the medical care you need to prevent disease and identify health problems early. Here's a guide to determine recommended screenings and health needs in each age bracket. ...

Families kicked off both autumn and the Halloween season by decorating pumpkins at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch. The fun’s just begun — the library has several Halloween programs coming up in the next few weeks. ...

The Ohio PTA and National PTA are promoting a way for parents to take charge of their child’s learning in school. BeALearningHero.org provides important education tools and information on specific grade requirements and more. ...

Halloween gives kids — hey, adults, too — a chance to dress up and have fun creating costumes to show off their interests. While certain costumes remain popular year after year, there are definitely some newcomers made popular by this summer’s blockbusters. To help your little ghost or goblin come up with a great costume this year, here are a few ideas to get you started, along with cost-cutting tips so you still have enough money on hand to keep your candy bucket full for all those trick-or-treaters. ...

It's Halloween on Saturday and if you're still looking for family-friendly Halloween events, there's lots of happenings. Take your family and enjoy the non-scary activities, which include trick-or-treating, hayrides, kid-friendly games, crafts and much more. ...

Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few seasonal suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. Also, check out local author Amie Longstaff's new book "Monster Motts." Northeast Ohio Parent will be giving away a signed book on our Facebook page in October. ...

Whether you have an infant, toddler or preschooler at home, it’s important to understand cleaning priorities and practices as kids crawl, toddle and run. American Cleaning Institute provides a few helpful reminders for moms and dads to help keep their children safe. ...

Animals, art and aquatics are a few examples of non-traditional therapies for children with special needs that can expand their capabilities. Besides their potential for skill-building, they provide plenty of fun by blending excitement with enrichment. ...

The college search process is complex. The many moving parts are daunting and it’s important to stay focused on what lies ahead. When launching into the throes of the college search, the following tips can help ease families into this exciting time. ...

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises and controlled breathing. According to The Mayo Clinic, yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping people relax and manage stress and anxiety. It’s beneficial for any age group, even children. ...