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Jeff and Amy Belles of Kulture City

Sense of Belonging: Amy and Jeff Belles Work to Create Sensory-Inclusive Spaces

By Michelle Dickstein
November 25, 2017
Inspired by their son, 12-year-old Carson, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, Amy and Jeff Belles decided to work toward forming acceptance and inclusion opportunities for individuals with special needs. Through their work with KultureCity, the couple has created accessibility and acceptance in the local community by collaborating with the Akron Zoo and Quicken Loans Arena. ...
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No Turkey Left Behind: Waste Less this Thanksgiving

By Ashley Weingart
November 21, 2017
Each year approximately 46 million turkeys — nearly 700 million pounds of meat — are purchased at Thanksgiving. Sadly, more than 30 percent of that will get thrown away this holiday season. Check out some ideas to help your family gobble up those leftovers this Thanksgiving. Because one of the best ways to be thankful for what you have is to avoid wasting it. ...
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — It’s Elementary

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
November 16, 2017

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More and more, business leaders, employers, educators, entrepreneurs, and others are focusing their attention on individuals who received an education with an emphasis on science, technology,

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Cleveland, Ohio, party planning

Northeast Ohio Party Planning Guide

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 14, 2017

For fall and winter birthdays, holiday festivities and more, get the party started with these local planners, venues and entertainers that serve the greater Cleveland and Akron area. read more

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Yoga helps kids with special needs

5 Yoga Benefits for Kids with Special Needs

By Judy Miller
November 13, 2017

Yoga is a full-circle practice of breathing (pranayama, also known as prana), movement (mudra), and sound (mantra). The asanas (poses), vinyasa (sequence of asana), and accompanying breathing serve to address

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Giving Thanks During Hard Times

By Jason Lea
November 12, 2017

When my daughter was five weeks old, she got sick — the kind of sick where you don’t always get better. read more

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College for kids with special needs

7 Questions Students with Learning Challenges Should Ask When Applying to Colleges

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
November 11, 2017
While every college-bound student has individual priorities and needs, those with learning challenges have more criteria to consider beyond geography, program of study, and size of school. Learn ways to help your child navigate the college planning process. ...
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Help your kids with their homework

Stop the Struggle: Homework Help for Parents and Kids

By Rachele Alpine Mielke
November 10, 2017

Homework can become a daily struggle for parents, but it doesn’t have to be. Local teachers provide tips and tricks on how to get your children motivated to complete their

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Cleveland special needs resources

After the Diagnosis: Next Steps for Parents who have Children with Special Needs

By Angela Gartner
November 9, 2017
Whether your child has ADHD, autism, learning challenges or developmental delays, receiving any diagnosis can be an emotional time for the whole family. With so much to consider, it sometimes might be difficult to figure out what to do first. ...
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Special needs resources in Ohio

Select Special Needs Resources for Ohio Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 8, 2017

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center is the premier provider of hearing, speech-language, learning, and deaf services in the greater Cleveland community, serving thousands of infants,

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