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Winning a scholarship can be as competitive as gaining entrance to the college of your teen's choice. These tips will help your teen prepare scholarship applications that get him or her noticed - and could earn some extra cash to pay for school. ...

Figuring out the difference between a normally active child and the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) child can be complicated. It can be difficult for families to know when to worry about their child being too hyperactive. Perhaps a teacher alerts parents that their son is more fidgety than his classmates. Or maybe parents noticed that their daughter acts “wilder” than her siblings. On the other hand, some kids are naturally more energetic than others. Dr. Jess Levy from University Hospitals provides parents with information and explores concerns about the disorder. ...

The all abilities playground, which is open to the public, provides ramps, a “cruiser,” which is a wheelchair accessible motion glider, and adapted swings. A committee of volunteers collaborated with the city of Parma to build the playground at James Day Park. ...

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The annual Great Books for Kids highlights books for kids of all ages selected by Cuyahoga County Library librarians. The more than 100 titles featured are available to borrow in multiple formats, as well as purchase at a discounted price. ...

First & Main Hudson will be collecting snowflakes with holiday and inspirational messages written on them for active military members in all divisions. The snowflakes will be distributed via the Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism in an effort to bring holiday cheer to the brave men and women that are protecting our freedom around the world. ...

Flu season can start as early as October and last through March. As seasonal influenza arrives again in Northeast Ohio, Dr. Walter Vieweg, occupational physician at Lake Health System, advises readers on how to help prevent the virus from invading their households. ...

The estate is illuminated inside and out with over 800,000 lights and the historic Manor House is decorated and inspired by the theme of “Home for the Holidays.” Dazzle is an outdoor light show animated to new music each year, while Gingerbread Land is the popular Playgarden “dressed up” for the holiday season. ...

Friends, family, neighbors and grandparents are always sensitive to a child’s needs, but might be equally unsure of whether their choice of a gift will really be useful or even safe. Got Autism, which offers educational and therapeutic products for people on the autism spectrum, provides the following list of gift ideas for those with special needs in every age group, including adult gift options. ...

Shopping with kids of any age is an exercise in stealth, patience and creativity that’s almost as hard as trying to find a place to stash the gifts once you get home (one hint: it’s nearly impossible to hide a light-sensitive talking baby anywhere in your closet without her piping up ‘Peek-a-boo!’ anytime you open the door). So how do you attempt to shop for kids, finding that perfect gift to wrap up for them for Christmas? Here are a few ideas to get started. ...