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Local Group Helps Create Smiles and Hope for Hospitalized Children

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 24, 2015
Smiles with Style is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to creating smiles and improving the self-esteem of children battling a life-threatening illness in area hospitals. The group is looking for volunteers and other help to provide free mini-makeovers and dress-up experiences for these kids. ...
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Cuyahoga County Public Library Plans Top Dog Photo Contest

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 17, 2015
In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month and comic book hero Snoopy, Cuyahoga County Public Library is on the hunt for its own official canine champion. The system invites Cuyahoga County residents ages 18 and older to enter a furry friend in the contest this month. ...
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Mentor Library Celebrates End of Summer Reading with ‘Reptile’ Fun

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 10, 2015
More than 300 kids and adults met, touched, learned about and even held the rescued reptiles and amphibians during the finale party. More children than ever before signed up for the summer reading program and many kids earned the library champion distinction. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: Help Manage Pet Stress: Avoid Bad Behavior Brought on by Fear, Anxiety

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 20, 2015
Warmer weather can foster situations that bring out the worst in pets, such as family travel and loud noises in the neighborhood. Take steps to reduce the impact of scary and stressful situations. ...
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Kids Have ‘Minion’ Fun at the Mentor Library

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 13, 2015
Dozens of minions-in-training descended last Wednesday upon the library's Read House to practice their mischief-making. There are still several activities scheduled for the summer reading program. ...
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Worth Noting: Lake Health Physician of the Year Throws First Pitch from Afghanistan

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 29, 2015
In a video recorded at a military base in Afghanistan, Dr. Marc McNaughton, a Lake Health board-certified family practitioner, “threw” the ceremonial first pitch at the June 27 Lake County Captains home game. ...
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Bringing Summer Reading Joy to the Reluctant Reader

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 22, 2015
Nichole Smith, blogger for Northeast Ohio Parent, wanted her son to have a great summer reading experience so she made it her mission to make summertime reading a success. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Says Thank You to Sponsors and Exhibitors

By Angela Gartner
May 28, 2015
Family Wellness Day was made possible by a variety of Northeast Ohio sponsors and exhibitors. Check out the different organizations who are participating in this great day of wellness and fun. ...
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Northern Cheyenne Bonfire and Drum Circle Comes to Akron

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 18, 2015
The Lippman School's cultural exchange program with the Northern Cheyenne Nation shares an evening of traditional Northern Cheyenne drumming, dancing, singing, education and more. ...
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Maltz Museum ‘Stop the Hate’ Essay Winner Announced

By Angela Gartner
May 4, 2015
Students from across Northeast Ohio wrote their thoughts on how to end intolerance and indifference as part of the annual contest that awards $100,000 in scholarships. ...
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