2016 Editions

"Mom, I wa- wa- wa- want some juice,” is something you might hear your preschooler or older child say. Stuttering — repetition of words or other parts of speech — is something many children experience during their developmental years. While some might outgrow this pattern of speech, others might need extra help to get a handle on how they talk. ...

Come to Frohring Meadows this Saturday to experience lots of earth-friendly activities. Check out the exciting live birds of prey show; amphibian and reptile show-and-tell; bird and insect walks; up-close bird banding and bird box care; hands-on tree and wildflower planting; expert speakers on wildlife and conservation issues; astronomy club and telescopes; informational displays; refreshments; and tree and wildflower giveaways so you can continue the celebration at home. ...

The event on April 23 combines entertainment and environmental education that is fun for the whole family. It features interactive displays, programs and crafts that will inspire connections between guests and the natural world. Join the zoo in supporting conservation efforts here at home and around the world. Make sure to bring aluminum cans, cell phones, small electronics, printer cartridges and car seats to the recycling drive. ...

Spring is here, and that means healthy veggies are coming into season in Northeast Ohio. When it comes to reducing health risks, we are encouraged to eat foods such as fresh vegetables. But with busy lifestyles, that isn’t always easy to do. Try a Mason jar salad, filled with many of your favorite veggies and plant proteins. ...

More than 60 local pediatric professionals and organizations are expected to participate, including therapists, programs and camps. The event is designed for families to learn about local resources, therapies, after-school programs and summer camps for their children who are struggling (with or without a formal diagnosis). ...

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine announced the 2016 Cover Kids Contest in our April issue. We are looking for families with kids ages 0 to 17 to submit a favorite candid photo. The winners of each age category will receive a professional photo shoot session and will be featured on one of our 2016-17 Northeast Ohio Parent magazine covers. ...

Anyone else find themselves warping into the “mom uniform” most days? In this month's issue Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — shares with readers her secret stylist, which provides an easy, free way to help you get in tune with stylish ways to dress up your outfits. ...

The school invites parents and middle school students on April 18 to attend a free, interactive presentation and discussion on cyberbullying, cybercrime, online predator tactics and other safety issues related to children’s use of the internet. ...

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High school juniors have quite the year ahead of them as they begin their college search process. While every application year sees some change, this year there are three significant changes on the horizon. ...