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The challenges of breastfeeding are as unique as the mom and baby. Guidance and support from someone who understands the breastfeeding process can greatly improve a nursing relationship. That support is needed not only at home but at work and out in the world. ...

If you plan to hit the road this summer, consider ways to avoid fast food by making your own munchies for the road. It saves time and money, lets you make fewer stops, and breaks up the boredom of long car rides. Plus eating nutritious foods is healthier. Whether you are traveling in an RV or a car, here are some tips for the best foods to pack that the whole family will enjoy — and that will keep you on the road longer. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the return of Asian Lantern Festival. Beginning on July 14, the zoo will be transformed with more than 1,000 new illuminated lanterns, live acrobatic performances and culturally-inspired cuisine. ...

Don’t feel you need to travel the Pacific Coast Highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway or any of the other famed roads throughout America. Start planning a summer road trip in Ohio and its surrounding states. Within a few hours’ drive, the whole family can spend the day at these unique attractions. ...

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While visiting a college might look different this year, it’s still an important part of the search process. The timing can vary due to the family’s schedule and visiting schools takes planning. We provide your family with some tips on when to start planning, the best times to visit and how to get important questions answered. ...

Summer break is in full swing. Your family might go on vacation, head to the playground and parks, completed a variety of camps, and go swimming more times than you can count. Tackle the inevitable summer boredom while helping your kids learn and be creative. Take a look at these subscription services that deliver engaging options for STEM, cooking, crafts and art.   ...

In the beginning of summer, it seems like days of limitless possibility stretch before us. But it won't be long before choruses of “I’m bored” start to echo throughout the house. Keep your kids — and yourself — entertained with these fun ideas, with a few extra ideas thrown in for good measure. ...

If the pandemic showed us one thing, it’s that furry friends help us feel better, both mentally and physically. That's something pet lovers have known for a long time, and why it’s no surprise that getting a pandemic puppy (or kitty) became so popular in 2020, after stay-at-home orders isolated people from their social networks. ...

[sponsored content] A unique, fun, and free opportunity for fathers and their young children to learn and practice yoga at home. Judge William L. Dawson, an expert yoga instructor, motivational speaker, and presiding and administrative judge in East Cleveland Municipal Court, leads the class. He also offers insights and encouragement for healthy living and other life goals. ...