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If you have a high school senior in your midst who is considering going to college in fall 2022, you know that college application season is in full swing. What are some ways your teen can make sure their personal statement really stands out? Consider the traditional “Five Ws” (Who, What, When, Where, Why) when they are writing a college application essay.  ...

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It's apple-picking time. Fill your baskets with the many varieties, enjoy the scenery, sip the cider and eat apple-flavored donuts, attend the festivities and much more. There's plenty to do across the region to celebrate everything apple. ...

Every student knows there is nothing better than taking a break and enjoying lunch before returning to the hustle and bustle of class — but not all students look forward to what’s served in their cafeteria. This back-to-school season, prepare your child’s lunchbox with their favorite snacks while incorporating some easy-to-prepare international cuisine to spice up their lunch and immerse your child in a new culture. ...

Being the new kid at school is a phenomenon many children will experience in their lives. Student mobility can be voluntary, especially with today’s environment and its many educational options, or involuntary, such as a change in a parent’s job or a move. Teach children to look for the new kids and reach out to them. ...

The 2021 Education Guide focuses on relevant back-to-school topics like separation anxiety, at-home STEM spaces, creative offerings for lunchboxes, welcoming the new kids at school, area open houses, homeschool events and much more. ...

Whether you are drowning in socks, consumed by crafts or just plain paralyzed with clutter, there is hope for home order. Professional organizer Ann Shenk, founder of Simple Spaces in Bay Village, offers tips to address parents’ most common complaints to get all hands on deck and help save our spaces. ...

Makerspaces have begun popping up in school classrooms, at libraries, and in local communities in recent years. They’ve become especially popular in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) classrooms, but they’ve also been popping up in homes. ...

It’s Fall. A time to explore. Eat. Create. Look to our gardens, fields, orchards and nature trails for a bountiful harvest of not only the season’s menu, but materials and inspiration for hands-on art projects and festive crafts. However simple or sophisticated, revel in these cooler months with a homemade masterpiece. ...