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Be sure to join us on July 16 for the next event in our Crocker Kids summer series. The free event, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crocker Park in Westlake, will feature music fun with Jesse Jukebox, as well as interactive crafts, prizes, giveaways, glitter tattoos and much more! ...

Your child made it: he or she finished 13 years of school and graduated! You have prepared them for the academics they will face in college and their dorm room is going to be decked out with all the comforts of home. But are they really ready? Podcast host Miriam Conner speaks with Daniel Horne and Laura Scarnecchia, who share tips for helping your child prepare mentally and emotionally for college or life away from home. ...

“Summer slide” refers to the learning loss that occurs when children do not engage in educational activities, especially reading, during the summer months. Learn things to do at home to avoid the summer slide, as well as reading programs offered by many local libraries and organizations. ...

Featuring, pop, rock, reggae, funk, disco, jazz, blues, country, tribute bands and more, many free, family-friendly concert series are underway across the region. Find a lineup of outdoor concerts taking place all summer long, as well as insight from city and park officials on some of the most popular events. ...

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Join us on July 9 for Pinecrest Play Days — Fun with Fitness from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pinecrest in Orange Village. Citizen Yoga will teach a free kids yoga class from 11:15 a.m.-noon. There also will be interactive crafts, games, prizes, giveaways, glitter tattoos and much more! ...

Parents across the region have spoken. During the nomination period in March and the final voting period in May, we asked our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winners and finalists for our fourth annual Parent Choice Awards in the “Food & Shopping” theme. ...

During the nomination period in March and the final voting period in May, we asked our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winners and finalists for our fourth annual Parent Choice Awards in the “Health, Learning & More” theme. ...

Parents across the region have spoken. During the nomination period in March and the final voting period in May, we asked our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winners and finalists for our fourth annual Parent Choice Awards in the “Things to Do with Kids” theme. ...

Join us next Tuesday to kick off the holiday week with some bubbletastic fun! Fun at First & Main will take place on July 2 at the First & Main green in Hudson. The free, family-focused event will feature music from 95.5 The Fish, a bubble show by Dr. U. R. Awesome, crafts, glitter tattoos, snacks, giveaways and more. ...