2014 Editions

2014 Editions

Help Kids Help Themselves: After-School Activities For Well-rounded Kids

Motivating kids to get off the couch is not always easy for parents. Physical activities can increase coordination, inspire discipline and provide energy outlets for restless kids ...
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Ohio’s 2014 Island Wine Festival

There is no better way to spend a crisp sunny Saturday than on one of the Lake Erie islands. And if you happen to spend it with three good friends in Put In Bay (on South Bass Island) at Island Wine Fest, all the better. ...
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Parents — Be Car Care Aware

With the weather soon changing from fall to winter, it’s a good idea to know how to maintain your car. The “Car Care Guide” explains typical preventative maintenance, such as

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Tips on How to Teach Your Kids to be More Polite

Helping kids understand etiquette and how to be polite goes way beyond knowing what fork to use at a nice restaurant. Catherine Holloway, an etiquette consultant in Cleveland, along with other experts, provides advice on how to help children interact with others in social situations. ...
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Halloween Fun, Fright and Frolic Guide

There's so much going on in Northeast Ohio in October. Here's a list of fall fun festivities, along with Halloween happenings around the region. From hayrides, pumpkin patches, spirit-filled fun to costume contests, get ready and plan your family's weekend. ...
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31 Days of Halloween Tricks, Treats and More!

Grab a bag of googly eyes and get ready for some Halloween fun. Crafts, costumes, party games and delicious treats are enjoyable ways to celebrate the season. ...
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A Dad’s Life in Northeast Ohio: The balancing act of fatherhood and everything in between

By the time he gets home at 5:45 p.m., Tiger LaVerde has already had a full day from his heavy teaching schedule, including AP Calculus and Statistics, to his afternoon

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Student Chatter: Private School from a Kid’s Point of View in Northeast Ohio

Private School Spotlight

Private school is a different learning experience for many kids in Northeast Ohio. Parents might ask what it’s like and what kinds of things are offered. Students in the region

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Autumn Confession: Me and the Pumpkin

As the days get shorter and the air a bit crisper, I find myself in a woeful minority among my Northeast Ohio friends and family. I will tell you what my problem is, but you have to promise not to judge me badly. ...
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Don’t Just Give. Reward!

Last Spring C, our 5 year old, expressed an interest in getting a basketball hoop for him and his younger brother. I was 100% on board with the idea —

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