Girl Scouts of North East Ohio opened Chickadee Program Center at Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula. Two events for Girl Scout members, including volunteers and their families, were held to give members a chance to view the new program center.

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.

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It can be hard to tell if your child is vaping — and the results can be scary. Vaping, originally designed as a better alternative to cigarettes to help people quit smoking, is proving to have a host of side effects. Look for these signs if you suspect your child is vaping.

Commonly referred to as hypernasality, velopharyngeal insufficiency is a resonance disorder (how the cavities of the mouth and nose affect the way speech sounds) that results from too much air moving through the nose during speech. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder.

The idea of spending the day enjoying art with the family might conjure images of echoey museum hallways and teens rolling their eyes instead of appreciating gilded masterpieces. However, there’s plenty of opportunities nearby to enjoy art that can captivate kids of all ages. As a result, families can explore the wide variety of art styles the region has to offer. We share seven ways your family can escape into art.

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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.