In the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with Victoria Prooday, a registered occupational therapist and the founder and clinical director of a multidisciplinary clinic, who answers the question, “Why are our children so bored at school, cannot wait, get easily frustrated and have no real friends?”

You want to challenge your family to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and try new things, but you’re not even sure how to choose many of them as you walk through the produce section. Learn some tricks of the trade that will help demystify your next shopping trip.

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Returning for its fourth year, the Crocker Kids Summer Event Series kicks off next Tuesday, May 22 with Crafty Kids from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crocker Park in Westlake. This free, family-friendly event promises to deliver the fun with crafts, activities and more. Plus, 95.5 The Fish will be on site with music and entertainment.

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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. We include some options that take place nearly every day of the week.

Lake Erie Canopy Tours will open Friday, May 4 with adventure for all ages. The Geneva attraction offers a Zipline Canopy Tour, Adult Adventure Challenge Course, and Kids Adventure Challenge Course.

This immersive, week-long residential camp for middle-school students focuses on scientific observations and experiments. Campers will spend their days in the lab and in the field, exploring technology and the natural world in sessions led by Westminster faculty.

This month, we focus on ways to celebrate the mom in your life, including special Mother's Day events in the region — and News 5 Cleveland anchor Danita Harris shares her take on motherhood. We also feature local teachers who go above and beyond classroom basics, provide expert tips for picking fresh produce, discuss ways to address bullying with your child, and much more.