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4th Annual Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk at Lake County Y

Have fun and run, or walk, before your Thanksgiving celebrations. The Lake County YMCA will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Central Y in Painesville. ...
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10 Ways to Build a Better Bowl of Oatmeal

As mornings get cooler, a steaming bowl of oatmeal may be just the thing to get your day off to a good start. Plain oats (though packed with cholesterol-lowering and

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Parent Tip of the Week: Dinner Tips for Picky Eaters

It can be difficult to convince children to eat their fruits and vegetables during dinnertime. Here are some strategies to get kids excited about adding healthier options to their favorite meals. ...
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Get Your Kids Involved in Volunteer Opportunities

Community engagement is a learned ­responsibility and can be taught at an early age. Becoming civically engaged can help shape children into compassionate, well-equipped members of society. ...
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Helping Parents Untangle the Educational Web

For some parents, it may be the hope that this is a new school year and last year’s problems have disappeared — academic, social or behavior. School conferences can be a feel good night or your worst fear. It is never too soon or too late to get help for your child. ...
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Siblings with Special Needs

Catering to typical and special needs children requires a strategy. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Earth-Friendly Ways to Welcome Babies, Pets

Babies and pets have many things in common: their precious paws touch just about everything, and whatever they can reach might end up in their mouths. So around these curious cuties it’s a good idea to clean with naturally derived cleaners. ...
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Tips on How to Teach Your Kids to be More Polite

Helping kids understand etiquette and how to be polite goes way beyond knowing what fork to use at a nice restaurant. Catherine Holloway, an etiquette consultant in Cleveland, along with other experts, provides advice on how to help children interact with others in social situations. ...
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Halloween Fun, Fright and Frolic Guide

There's so much going on in Northeast Ohio in October. Here's a list of fall fun festivities, along with Halloween happenings around the region. From hayrides, pumpkin patches, spirit-filled fun to costume contests, get ready and plan your family's weekend. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Party Planning Timetable and Cost Cutting Tips

Here's an organized way to plan your bash from eight weeks to party time. Also, if you are looking to save, check out these six tips on how to cut costs without trimming the fun. ...
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