August 2017

August 2017

healthy and safe school lunches

Safe School Lunches: Pack to Keep Out Bacteria with these Food Handling Tips

The morning rush can hinder time spent ensuring lunches are packed not only healthily, but safely. Follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make sure your kids' school lunches make the grade when it comes to proper preparation and storage. ...
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Documenting Healthcare Choices Puts You in Charge

In her role as a nurse practitioner at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Sarah Blowers helps individuals with advanced illness communicate personal healthcare choices. In this article, she explains why

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Cleveland, Ohio graduates

Classroom Look Back: Ohio Grads Honored by Local Teachers & Staff

Last year’s school year has come and gone. As we move forward to the 2017-18 school year, teachers and other staff highlight some former graduates, from preschool to high school.

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Sara Carnes, of 95.5 The Fish

#CLEMAMA: It’s True: Hiking Makes you Happier

Summer vacation is something my family and I always look forward to each year. Every year brings pretty much the same thing — we look forward to going south. Before

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Making the Transition from Summer Days to School Days

As the lazy, hazy days of summer melt away like a popsicle on the hot pavement, family thoughts turn to the approach of the school year. While many parents eagerly

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Advantages of senior living facilities

Is Community Living Right for Your Elderly Parent?

Caring for an older mother or father can be a challenge, both physically and mentally. But if the parent lives in a continuing care retirement community, the stress of caregiving

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Food chaining for kids who are picky eaters

Food Chaining: Double the Number of Foods Your Child Eats

Getting your toddler or preschooler to stop playing and sit down to dinner is challenging enough, let alone getting them to eat the nutritious meal you just prepared. For some kids, fussy eating is a fleeting stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience for everyone involved. Learn about food chaining for picky eaters, including examples to use with your own child. ...
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Akron Zoo is sensory inclusive thanks to the efforts of KultureCity

Akron Zoo Becomes Sensory Inclusive

This summer, Akron Zoo became certified as sensory inclusive thanks to Jeff and Amy Belles, who run the local chapter of KultureCity, a non-profit organization dedicated to rethinking accessibility

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solar eclipse events

Where to View the August 21 Solar Eclipse in Northeast Ohio

Next Monday, people across the U.S. will see the sun disappear behind the moon. In Ohio, we will view a partial solar eclipse. Find out where to go and learn methods to safely experience the eclipse in the greater Cleveland/Akron region. There's family-friendly fun to be had throughout this weekend, as well as special viewing events on Monday. ...
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‘School Send-Off’ Editor’s Note August Issue 2017

It doesn’t seem that long ago when my oldest son Noel got on the bus for the first time as a kindergartner. While he had a wonderful teacher that year

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