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The MLB All-Star Week kicks off tomorrow with the opening of family-friendly PLAY BALL PARK. Plan your visit downtown with these fun-filled activities and learn what is scheduled for All-Star Week. ...

Pinecrest Play Days kicks off its inaugural season in Orange Village next Tuesday with the theme of “Summer Camp Out" from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a variety of free activities, including make and take crafts, giveaways, snacks, glitter tattoos, games and much more! ...

Indians catcher — and new dad — Kevin Plawecki, along with his wife, Tayler, share what they love about their new hometown, as well as their experiences raising their 8-month-old son, Kasen. Learn about the family of three, including how they like to spend their free time around the region. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks about electronic addiction with licensed psychologist Dr. Jay Berk, who talks about appropriate screen time and things parents can do to manage screen time and their children. Listen as he gives important safety and parenting tips for handling screens. ...

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Sponsored by Akron Children’s Hospital and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent, “Fun at First & Main” returns for the fourth season in Hudson this summer, beginning Tuesday, June 4, with the theme of “Crafty Kids” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come for free activities, including make and take crafts, giveaways, music, games and more! ...

Bringing your children along with you on a fitness journey can be a fun bonding experience. You also are instilling in them the importance of staying in shape at a young age. Technology can help, but there are over 250,000 health and fitness apps on the App Store alone. Here are a few family-friendly options. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner continues the conversation about anxiety with child psychotherapist Marjorie Landever. Learn the “types” of kids who are prone to anxiety, and listen as she gives specific tools for parents. ...

According to the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, as of last July, 31 percent of children in custody were ages 12-17, and 913 children aged out of the system. While many families pursue building a family through adoption and imagining parenting younger children, there is a great need for teen foster and adoption. ...

The end of the school year likely means lunch packing and breakfast prep for your kids has gotten a bit monotonous. Cleveland reporter, food blogger and video podcaster Jen Picciano shares some simple recipes and fun ideas to revamp your kids' meals for the remaining days of school and into summer break. ...