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New Year, New Adventures: Plan Your Family’s Vacation

You’ve made it through the holidays, you’ve taken care of everyone on your list. You’ve run around, you’ve shopped, you’ve cooked and now you are ready for a break. It’s

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‘Stop The Hate’ Award Ceremony Details Announced

The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will celebrate the finalists in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out contests. Winners of $100,000 in scholarships and prizes will be announced. ...
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Podcast Episode #20: Parent Panel on Family Travel

On the newest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner speaks with father of five Jason Russ and mom of three and travel blogger Leah Yoder, who reminisce about some of their family vacations. This episode is sure to stir up some of your own family vacation memories! ...
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Summer camps in Ohio

Summer Camp Lets Kids ‘Unplug,’ Build Relationships

With screen time being so common in our everyday lives, kids need to develop solid time management and social skills. A summer camp can be the perfect opportunity to nurture these skills and for a child to grow, form friendships, gain confidence in taking risks, and keep their mind active when class isn’t in session. ...
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North Union Indoor Farmers Market Returns to Crocker Park this Winter

North Union Indoor Farmers Market returns for its seventh winter season to Crocker Park, taking place every Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon through March 30. Each week, the market hosts local farmers and bakers selling their fresh goods including seasonal greens and vegetables, fruits, high quality meats, cheeses and bakery. ...
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Podcast Episode #19: Family Vacation Planning

Does winter weather have you thinking of sunnier skies? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with Tricia Scott, owner of Visit Mickey travel agency, who gives family vacation ideas for different budgets and interests. She also shares some great family travel tips. ...
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Summer camps in Ohio

Get Kids Excited about Camp with ‘Glamping’

If your child loves the idea of a summer camp, but hasn’t made the leap to sign up yet, glamping is a way to get them ready early. It

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8 Tips for Surviving the Long Winter in Northeast Ohio

Winter in Northeast Ohio is long. And gray. Very gray. It’s not the arctic, exactly, but it takes some getting used to and it certainly takes its toll on you

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Five Steps to Encouraging STEM Interest in your Children

Encouraging kids to be interested in science, technology, engineering and math is something many parents struggle with. Many mistakenly believe they themselves need to be proficient with STEM in order to help their kids, but the truth is that all parents really need is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn alongside their children. ...
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On the Town Survival Guide: Indoor Waterparks

Winter in Northeast Ohio means trying to find ways to burn your kids’ seemingly endless energy, while being stuck indoors. One of our favorite things to do this time of

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