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From upping kids’ critical thinking skills to improving their language aptitude, an exposure to art appears to drive kids’ abilities in multiple areas. If you’ve been wondering about how to get your kids more involved in the arts, here are a few reasons why it’s worth the effort and how to help your children get more out of their experiences. ...

High schools, colleges, recreation centers and private companies all offer sports camps aimed at making girls more skillful, stronger, confident team players. ...

Teen dating violence isn't a myth. Here are some ways to help teens cultivate healthy relationships and know the warning signs of dating violence. ...

The impact of dyslexia is different for each child. Parents can learn how to be an advocate for their children, along with ways to support them in their academic goals. ...

There are plenty of options when considering camp for your kids in Northeast Ohio. Families can choose from day, overnight, academic or sports camps and more — most just a short drive away. Dig into our summer camp guide and find the right fit for your camper. ...

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Scholarship is the word that evokes the greatest range of emotions in parents of high school juniors and seniors. Hope, wonder, worry, disappointment or relief can all be part of the scholarship process. While many scholarships are subjective or at the discretion of the provider, others can simply be attained with proper planning. ...

As parents, it’s hard to know how to guide your teen and support their needs to become strong, independent adults. Teen stress is a very real issue. Most likely, he or she is overloaded. ...

This unfamiliar territory, coupled with the desire to fit in, can bring about body image issues even for seemingly confident teens. It’s important for parents to help teens instill a healthy respect for their bodies and to keep an eye out for unhealthy behaviors when it comes to eating and weight. ...

Going back to school after winter break can bring the same worries from the previous semester, but it doesn’t have to. Instead look at it as a good time to refresh with the following tips. ...