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While many youth-serving organizations cannot engage their members without an in-person experience, Girl Scouts can. Its program resources are available online, its troops are meeting at a distance, and its Girl Scout families and volunteers are connecting with each other using virtual conferencing platforms and social media. ...

Schools are closed as part of Gov. DeWine’s stay-at-home order, resulting in many parents having to oversee their children's school lessons at home — or searching for resources to supplement their education. From local schools and attractions to national companies and nonprofits, there are many sources of supplemental lessons and programming for kids of all ages. Keep your kids learning while at home with these resources. ...

Libraries may be closed as part of Gov. DeWine’s stay-at-home order, but many in the greater Cleveland/Akron area continue to offer digital programming as usual — and some have added more offerings or made it possible to apply for library cards online.  ...

In this new video format, aParently Speaking host Miriam Conner speaks live with Kristin Gambaccini, mom of eight and the blogger behind Perfectly Destressed. The two discuss how they're parenting amid COVID-19 concerns, including ways to keep their kids entertained and how to find a schedule that works. ...

Area museums, zoos and science centers may be closed due to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order, but their staffs are hard at work behind the scenes to make sure families in the region are still learning and having fun. Check out these virtual educational experiences to share with your children. ...

As parents, we want to prepare our children to tolerate uncertainty and learn how to ride out our feelings. We want to teach, model and practice staying in the “what-is” versus the “what-if.” Currently, that means not going into every possible catastrophic situation that could happen, but sticking with what is true in this moment. ...

Looking for delicious ways to entertain your kids at home? Check out these Northeast Ohio businesses that are offering to-go DIY food kits for your family to make and eat from the safety of your home while practicing social distancing. ...

Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order beginning March 23 at 11:59 p.m. Learn what this means for Ohio families, including what businesses will remain open, how daycare will be affected, and what outdoor activities will still be permitted. ...

Are you looking for ways to enrich your children while they are away from school for the next few weeks? Keep your kids learning while at home with these STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), art and general education programs. ...

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