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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. ...

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Taste of Hudson, Sept. 6-7, offers more than 110 different tented attractions, free live music and high-end food. It has activities for both adults and kids. The Primrose Clocktower Green, across from the Main Street Shops, and The Akron Children’s Hospital Activity Green are two places the little ones can play. Also on the green, you can find Little Tikes Land, a yearly space where kids can test out the latest play equipment and toys. Check out this year's attractions for the family and how you can celebrate Labor Day weekend in Hudson. ...

Families can enjoy this annual aviation-themed event with in-the-air feature performances by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, an elite parachute team U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration, and ground vehicle Shockwave Jet Truck. ...

The program serves third through eighth grade girls in Summit, Portage, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties and registration opens Aug. 20. It meets twice a week for 10 weeks to teach life skills through conversation-based lessons and running games. ...

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Ohio has launched the campaign “The ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone. Back. Crib. Every Baby, Every Sleep.” Here are some tips to keep your baby safe while sleeping. ...