"Build It!" runs through Sept. 4 at the Great Lakes Science Center. The special exhibit offers three hands-on phases, the first of which currently features castle-themed activities, including a virtual catapult and a giant castle with secret passageways. Visitors can design their own castles and courtyards. The exhibit also features educational displays about the real medieval era, Lego mosaics on display, and a stop-motion animation station so kids can create their own mini "Lego Movie."

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Whether you're taking the kids to a warm weather destination for spring break this year or visiting a local indoor pool, letting little ones splash and play in the water is a great way to spend some family time together. It also is the perfect time to strengthen water safety skills before summer arrives in Northeast Ohio. Learn water safety essentials and tips for improving your child's swimming skills.

Exciting themes have been announced for Eton Explorers, the summer event series that takes place at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. Brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, each event features theme-related activities, crafts, giveaways, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more!

Beaumont School has been officially authorized as an International Baccalaureate Programme World School. The school will offer the IB Diploma Programme for students in grades 11 and 12, starting in fall 2017. The IB program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Ohio Virtual Academy, an accredited, full-time online public community school for students in grades K-12 who reside anywhere in Ohio, offers an individually tailored education for all students. As part of the Ohio public school system, OHVA is tuition-free and offers an engaging curriculum provided by K12 Inc., the nation’s leading provider of K-12 curriculum and online education programs.

Being able to get a home cooked meal on the table is such an important part of the day, but let’s face it: how easy is it to make dinner while holding a 4-year-old on your hip, calming a 7-year-old throwing a tantrum and helping a 12-year-old with his homework? Well I have finally mastered a way to serve fabulous meals with little effort and few ingredients. My recipes are simple and delicious, using no more than six ingredients and under six minutes of prep time. Several years ago on a trip to the Smoky Mountains, we had our first smoked brisket sandwich. My husband fell in love with the dish! Since I did not see purchasing a smoker in the near future, I had to figure out an easy way to replicate this brisket. I discovered liquid smoke and after several tries, I finally did it! This has been taste-tested on family and friends and is a huge hit.