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Entry Period Open for ‘Be a Star: the FAA Theatre Challenge’

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 10, 2020
The Fine Arts Association is holding a free, virtual theatre challenge through June 21. Youth and adult participants must take a video of themselves singing a song pr performing a monologue, and then upload the video to the Facebook event page. Winners in each category will receive prizes. ...
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Up Your Backyard Summer Fun: Outdoor Toys for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 9, 2020
It's summer break in Northeast Ohio — prime season for outdoor play. If you're looking for some new additions to your family's backyard adventures, check out this lineup of recommended toys. ...
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How to Break a Bad Habit

By Laura Thomas
June 9, 2020

A little while ago, I realized I was getting into a pretty deep rut that was going to turn into a bad habit if I didn’t do something about it.

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DeWine Announces Orders to Reopen Ohio Camps, Entertainment Facilities, Amusement Parks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 4, 2020
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the reopening of certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions. Learn the opening dates for camps, indoor entertainment venues, zoos and aquariums, amusement and water parks, and more. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Opens Lakefront Dining, Marinas, Concessions and Swimming Areas for Summer Season

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 4, 2020
e55 on the lake is now open, along with concessions across the park district. East 55th Street Marina and Emerald Necklace Marina also are now open for boaters with limited hours. Guarded swim hours at Edgewater and Huntington beaches begin June 6. ...
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Girls on the Run Accepting Applications for Fall

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 3, 2020
Girls on the Run empowers girls in third through eighth grades to make healthy decisions, build positive relationships and cope with difficult feelings and situations. The curriculum for the fall 2020 season is being adapted to accommodate a variety of needs in light of COVID-19. ...
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Cleveland Public Library’s Programming and Services Return

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 27, 2020
Cleveland Public Library is expanding its virtual experience for patrons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in June, the library will open registration for programs for children and adults to help them with every facet of life.  ...
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Holden Arboretum Opens to the Public May 28

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
May 27, 2020
The Holden Arboretum is open to the public beginning today. In accordance with the Responsible Restart Ohio plan, it will continue to adhere to public health guidelines. New advance purchase, timed-entry tickets are required to visit. ...
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So, What Now? At-Home Activities for Bored Adults

By Mike Daugherty
May 25, 2020
Quarantine life has prompted many to take advantage of the extra time at home to complete a variety of home improvement projects. At this point, you may notice that there is nothing left to clean, organize or put together. Here are some tech-based activities for parents who have run out of things to do at home. ...
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Tips for Parents and Kids to Cope With School Closures Long-Term

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 23, 2020

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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