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Whether to vaccinate your child or not has become a topic of discussion among parents and medical professionals around the U.S. due to measles outbreaks that have been reported in 11 states. We cover the vaccination conversation and the impact it has on the community. ...

Crocker Kids returns for its fifth season at Crocker Park in Westlake this summer beginning May 21 with the theme “Get Your Craft On.” Themes and activities will vary each month throughout the summer, and will include make and take crafts, giveaways, a balloon artist, snacks, face painting/glitter tattoos, games and much more! ...

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 June 4 with the theme of “Crafty Kids.” Activities vary each month and include make and take crafts, giveaways, a balloon artist, snacks, face painting/glitter tattoos, games and much more. ...

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with Emma Crockett Robinson and her mother, Tamara Crockett, about their experiences with social media, as documented in the film "Social Animals." Emma shares how her struggles with social media affected her, while Tamara discusses warning signs and shares her advice for parents regarding social media. ...

The all-new summer event series kicks off its inaugural season on June 11, with the theme of “Summer Camp Out.” Held in Central Park at Pinecrest, the series of events invites families to participate in a variety of free activities, including make and take crafts, giveaways, a balloon artist, snacks, face painting/glitter tattoos, games and much more. ...

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If you intend to breastfeed your baby, learn some helpful information to prepare you for the process, as a certified lactation counselor offers six tips to help new and pregnant moms succeed and reach their feeding goals. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent earned a total of seven gold, silver and bronze awards for its editorial content and design at the Parenting Media Association’s annual convention and awards ceremony, held recently in St. Petersburg, Fla. ...

With an observational eye, "Social Animals" peeks into the digital and real worlds of today’s image-focused teenager, where followers, likes and comments mark success and self worth. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with the film’s director, who discusses why he made the film and what he learned about teens and social media while filming. ...