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DeWine: Ohio Childcare Providers May Return to Normal Class Sizes

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that childcare providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on August 9, 2020. read more

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Discover Turtles With Lake Metroparks

Ohio is home to 12 species of turtles! Although not all 12 species are found in Lake County, it's likely you'll find a turtle at many Lake Metroparks locations. Find out which species were found at Concord Woods Nature Park and learn why turtles need our help. ...
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Staying Safe in Hot Weather

Many parts of the country are experiencing sweltering heat and when the mercury soars, heat illness becomes a danger. read more

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GLSC Launches Learning Lab Program to Fill Gaps in School Week

Registration opens this Wednesday for the Great Lakes Science Center program, open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade, which will provide children with the supports of a school day: an educator to facilitate the work provided by their school, workspace, Internet access, a lunch break, and supervised, outdoor recess. ...
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Podcast Episode #48: Foster Parenting

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner speaks with Amanda Bowles, a mother of six, who shares her inspirational 13-year journey as a foster parent. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

Tips for Safely Cleaning Your Child’s Ears

Good ear hygiene often is associated with the presence of earwax, commonly known as cerumen. Wax may not be visually pleasing, but it is beneficial to your health. Although it is crucial to keep some of your earwax, it is okay to remove excess when it starts to travel outside of the ear canal. Here are five dos and don’ts to keep in mind when cleaning your child’s ears. ...
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6 Back-to-School Traditions you Should Still do This Year

It is without a doubt that the back-to-school transition will look a lot different this year. Parents are still sorting out what school will look like for their kids and

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Today, I Cried

I am not a crier. I like to laugh and be happy. My usual response to most things whether happy, sad, mad, etc. is to crack a joke and laugh.

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4 Tips for Planning a Summer Family Vacation

Before school starts in the fall, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, vacation will most likely look

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Keeping Your Home Sanitized During the Pandemic

As states around the country continue to see a spike in COVID-19 cases following the first phases of reopening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has enacted a state-wide mask mandate.

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