In November of 2000, the first three people arrived in orbit at the International Space Station, beginning an era of global cooperation in science and research. Now, 20 years later, Great Lakes Science Center is marking the occasion with a weekend of special programming.

Are bats blind? Join Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist Marty Calabrese for a Q&A in this "Ask a Naturalist" inquiry.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new state initiative to provide financial support to families who may need supplemental assistance outside of what is provided by their child's Individualized Education Program.

The board is composed of parents, family members and individuals touched by autism spectrum disorder, professionals serving the ASD community and members of the public who see Milestones Autism Resources as an essential community resource.

Playing with your child is an essential way to improve his or her speech, language and social skills — and this can be done with toys you likely already have at home. Learn five different toys and ways to play with your child to encourage language growth and development.

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This month, we share inspirational adoption stories from Northeast Ohioans, as well as the third installment in our back-to-school series covering how local families are adapting to the new school year. Also look for how the local arts community is embracing virtual and in-person ways to help kids cope with the pandemic, plus Thanksgiving and early holiday events, and more.

Family happens in all different ways. You bring someone in your life because you want them to be there. That’s how adoption works. It’s about opening your home and making room for love. These challenging times might make it difficult to think about the possibility of adoption or foster care. Most families who have gone through the process of adoption say it’s worth it, although it takes time, some patience and, often, a few heartaches to complete.

It’s been a stressful year for many people, as uncertainty and social isolation cause anxiety and weigh heavily on families. Learn how to better understand resiliency — something for which military families receive training — and how to foster it in any family, for any situation.

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