The November issue of Northeast Ohio Parent will soon be on newsstands, but the fastest way to check it out is by viewing our digital issue. This month, we focus on "Art Escapes" for all ages by highlighting the many ways your family can tap into its artistic side. We also include stories on school paraprofessionals, vaping, teen adoption, and much more.

If a child comes home with a bad grade, there is a lot parents can do to help. Knowing how to talk to children can motivate them to avoid patterns of failure and increase their desire to succeed. Learn tips for talking to your kids about grades.

Get in the thankful spirit all month long with this lineup of Thanksgiving-themed events taking place throughout the greater Cleveland and Akron area during November.

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Teens who are adopted can have their lives changes by finding a place to call home. Area agencies, teens and adoptive parents share facts and experiences when it comes to this important type of adoption.

Open house events are ideal for parents and students to ask questions, meet faculty and see if a particular school is the right fit. Check this list of private and other schools in the greater Cleveland/Akron area that offer upcoming open houses and tours.

The newest film at the Great Lakes Science Center’s Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater features breathtaking visuals and details the lives and habitats of the Great Bear Rainforest, an area the size of Ireland located in Western Canada. Cleveland is the only location in Ohio to see the film.

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Visitors can experience the vibrant colors of more than one million lights and unique twists on holiday traditions at this all-new evening event at the zoo, which takes place on select dates from Nov. 22 through Jan. 5.

Hearing aids and cochlear implants are both electronic devices that help improve hearing. How they do that is what makes them very different. Although both types of devices work best for people with permanent hearing loss, cochlear implants are traditionally recommended for people with severe to profound hearing loss, while hearing aids are recommended for people with mild to severe hearing loss. Learn more about the differences here.