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Many children are in need of a loving forever home — according to AdoptUSKids, there are more than 100,000 children in foster care, ranging in age from infants to 21-year-olds, waiting to be adopted in the United States. Of course, the issue also affects many children in Northeast Ohio, too. While it can be discouraging to think of these children in need, there is hope, as demonstrated by several local children and adoptive parents. In their own words, they tell us what adoption means and how it has changed their lives. ...

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It's Halloween on Saturday and if you're still looking for family-friendly Halloween events, there's lots of happenings. Take your family and enjoy the non-scary activities, which include trick-or-treating, hayrides, kid-friendly games, crafts and much more. ...

Thousands of people die from the flu every year, and yet people look at the flu vaccine like it's a lifestyle choice. Everyone has an opinion about vaccinations, so what can you do to protect yourself and your children? ...

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Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises and controlled breathing. According to The Mayo Clinic, yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping people relax and manage stress and anxiety. It’s beneficial for any age group, even children. ...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 15,780 children age 21 and younger are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately one-fourth of them will not survive the disease. A cancer diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. Northeast Ohio Parent shares one of these stories, high school athlete Jackie Custer's inspirational journey in the fight against cancer. ...