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On the third episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner discusses the topic of kids and sports with Dr. Sam Maniar, a sport psychologist at the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology who has worked with numerous professional and Olympic athletes, as well as serving as the full-time psychologist for the Cleveland Browns. The bulk of his experience has come from working with amateur, high school and collegiate athletes.

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Make plans to visit Crocker Park in Westlake once a month from May through September for the fourth annual Crocker Kids summer event series, presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Each month, the free events feature theme-related activities, crafts & games, prizes, balloon twisting, face painting, and more.

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The next session of Cuyahoga Community College's eight-week Women in Transition Program begins later this month. The free course will aid women in working on personal development, career exploration, time management, stress management, basic computer skills, resumes and more.

Auditions for the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra's 2018-19 season will be held at Severance Hall during the month of May. Middle and high school student instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in their school music program are invited to audition.

Feeling worried or blue once in a while is normal, but what should parents do when emotions continue to get the better of them — or their kids? Seeking counseling when needed is the best step a parent can make toward wellness for themselves, their kids and their family. Learn how to understand when normal worries become too much and professional help is the next best step.

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