February 2021

February 2021

2021 Northeast Ohio Parent Camp Finder

The Camp and Summer Programs issues February through May featured easily digestible Camp Grids. Parents can find listings of area camps and summer programs for overnight, day, sports, academic, arts and STEM. Find the camp options that best fit your child. ...
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The New Normal: Expectations for Camp in 2021

From day camps to overnight camps, summer programs have been a staple in many families’ lives. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, kids had to stay close to home, many on their screens, not seeing friends or doing typical activities. Now, with the return of camp season in 2021, camp program directors have been preparing for a "new normal" and the extra mental health issues that could arise. ...
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#CLEMAMA: 5 Ideas on Creating a Vision Board

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, shares with us how she decided to make her first vision board to plan out some goals and thoughts as encouragement for the year ahead. She created this inspirational collage of images and words that's encourages a pursuit of goals and dreams with her daughter. Find out some ways to create a board and how this can teach goal setting to kids. ...
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Virtual Fitness — With or Without the Kids

If you don’t feel comfortable going to a gym during a pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to get yourself feeling good. You can now choose from many online and streaming workouts. Many of the programs don’t even require equipment. ...
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Valentine’s Day At-Home Ideas for Couples

Has romance taken a back seat during this pandemic? It’s completely understandable, if so. Restaurants are closing early, babysitters might be limited and that new loungewear set is just so much more comfortable. Here are some fun at-home ideas to add a little creativity to make this Valentine’s Day special. ...
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Dating During a Pandemic

Single ladies, this one’s for you. Looking for love during a pandemic has its hurdles, right? Health experts are recommending virtual dating as the safest way to meet people.  read

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View the February 2021 Edition of Refresh!

Time to refresh with beauty, fitness and heart health tips. Learn how to get fit virtually, how to keep yourself looking and feeling younger, and see some creative and romantic ideas for at-home Valentine’s Day dates. Forget about the cold and snow and instead focus on the fun in February. ...
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Summer Camp & Programs Are Back in 2021

By this time last year, many parents had begun thinking about their kids’ summer plans. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, camps and summer programs had released their registration information for

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Smile! Braces & Kids: Who Needs Them?

For parents wondering if their kids need braces, we spoke with several local experts who let us in on the basics — everything from why kids need them to the cost and more. ...
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Kindness Counts: Helping Others in the Community

With kindness meaning more than one act, anyone can do it, every day. But there are people in the region who have decided to take it to the next level to help others. ...
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