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Tips for Parents and Kids to Cope With School Closures Long-Term

We are experiencing truly unprecedented times right now as a result of COVID-19. Parents are experiencing a degree of difficulties ranging from being laid off at work to kids being

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Planting a Seed for Tomorrow: Cultivating Your Child’s Green Thumb

Whether you have a massive yard or an apartment with a small patio, you can garden with your child. Cultivating your child’s green thumb offers benefits far beyond an engaging activity — gardening builds developmental skills and provides lifelong benefits. ...
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders: How to Cope with Hostile Kids — and When to Seek Help 

Do you feel like certain situations turn your child into a ticking time bomb? Do you dread frequent morning arguments about going to school? Or maybe you’ve noticed your child

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Move Forward and Keep Good Family Changes

Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Sara Carnes, of 95.5 The Fish, shares why it's important to look for the positive changes that have occurred as a result of Ohio's stay-at-home order. Learn some things her family has begun doing differently — and why she hopes these changes will last. ...
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Drive-in Movie Theaters in Northeast Ohio are Open for Business

Although indoor movie theaters throughout the state remain closed due to COVID-19 precautions, many of Ohio's drive-in movie theaters are now open for business. It could be a welcome return to a nostalgic pastime for many families who are ready to seek entertainment outside of their homes. ...
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Managing Kids’ Technology Over-Consumption During Lockdown

Children and adolescents are on computers for hours each day doing schoolwork, virtually visiting with friends, and then playing video games or using social media. Sorting out technology over-consumption from healthy use can be a challenge. We share ways to help children embrace technology, but keep a balance. ...
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Cleveland Play House Launches Free Virtual Programming for All Ages

Cleveland Play House is providing free online enrichment programming for all ages, with participants logging on using Zoom on a computer, tablet or smart phone. Register to take an acting class, learn how to create a script, connect with your family in multi-generational classes, enjoy storytimes and much more. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Kicks Off ‘Cruise the Zoo’ Event

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is offering a limited-time, drive-through fundraising event that takes place Wednesday through Sunday until May 31. Cruise the Zoo will offer guests a chance to visit with the animals of the zoo from the safety of their vehicle. ...
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Feed Lionfish With the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

During its closure, aquarists and staff at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium share behind-the-scenes information, as well as videos about different species and at-home activities for kids. See shark and stingray

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Homemade Lava Lamp Experiment

MilliporeSigma is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. While it typically works to accomplish this through a variety of programs including SPARK™Curiosity Labs™ and the Curiosity

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