The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage announced winners of the 2020 "Stop the Hate" essay contest on Thursday with a surprise reveal. In a Facebook Live video, Hudson High School senior Leah Messemer received a $40,000 college scholarship for penning an essay on combating discrimination and advocating for people with disabilities. ...
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Teens
Anxiety, depression and suicide are a growing concern for youth. At this time of heightened stress, special consideration must be given to help children, especially those who already are at increased risk. We share signs and symptoms, tips to help children cope, and ways to keep the conversation going with your kids. ...
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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of Grown and Flown, a website for parents of teens and college students. Listen as they discuss signs of overparenting, stress and anxiety in teens, and things your teen needs to know to prepare for college. ...
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As opportunities in STEM careers have grown, school districts across the U.S. are embracing STEM learning by integrating concepts into the curriculum and providing hands-on experiences. Find out what a few area schools are doing to give students a real-world experience in the medical field. ...
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Northcoast Corn Creations, a gourmet popcorn shop located in Willoughby, provides employment training opportunities for students with autism and developmental disabilities. The shop offers a safe, constructive worksite for students who need to learn employability skills outside of the classroom. ...
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Do you think your kids and teens are getting enough sleep? Chances are they are not. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Jyoti Krishna, director of sleep medicine at Akron Children's Hospital, who shares how much sleep kids need at each age. Listen as he shares research on how a lack of sleep can affect your child, as well as practical takeaways on how to help them get more sleep. ...
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