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Take the Summer Reading Challenge with Area Libraries

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Libraries across Northeast Ohio celebrate the summer with reading programs. Each year, they offer an opportunity for children — and adults — a way to worm into reading. ...
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June Reading Room

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Your children can avoid the summer slump by reading books or listening to stories while outdoors. Here are some recommendations from Rebecca Shook, the special needs resource librarian at the Westlake Porter Public Library. ...
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The Mom Squad

By Brooke Taylor
June 1, 2014
Brooke Taylor explains the role of The Mom Squad, a community of women supporting each other through motherhood and beyond. ...
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Let’s Play in the Dirt: Gardening With Your Family

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Creating a garden with your child or grandchild can bring a crop of sweetness to your home. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, and want to make it a family project, here are a few pointers to get you started, along with some advice from local garden club members. ...
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Compassion Corner: Get Involved With Your Local Food Bank

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Donate your time this summer to help food banks in Northeast Ohio stay stocked with supplies for year-long programs. ...
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Home Alone: Is Your ‘Built-In Babysitter’ Ready?

By Marie Elium
June 1, 2014
Just about every parent at one time or another has had to make an honest assessment of their child’s maturity. And, at no time is this more crucial than when children are home for summer break. Here's some help for assessing your child’s readiness to handle the household when Mom and Dad are away. ...
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Celebrate Being Together

By Stephen Dyer
June 1, 2014
A couple enjoys remembering moments and learning about each other as they explore an evening out in Green, Ohio. ...
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Meeting with Mayor Norton of Green

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 1, 2014
Since 2008, Mayor Richard Norton has created and initiated a plan to promote prosperity in the growing city of Green. Norton shares his vision and some of the reasons why it is feasible that in the near future, Green could become one of those top cities. ...
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5 Summer Getaways

By Kristen J. Gough
June 1, 2014
Looking for a vacation spot close to home? Try these five family-friendly destinations. You don’t need to go far to find adventure. The Midwest offers a variety of activities for families with children of all ages. ...
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Battling Heroin

By Jennifer Reece
June 1, 2014
Health officials in Northeast Ohio are calling the levels of heroin use an epidemic, and statistics show that young people in both cities and suburbs are at risk. Would you know if your child was an addict? ...
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