Is your family ready to make a snowman or have a snowball fight? There's winter weather on the way this week, and the Great Lakes Science Center helps us learn about snow. Teach your kids about the best time to play in this weather with a science lesson, along with how to create their own ice "snowman" when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate.

Start planning early for your date night around the region. Parents can rekindle the fire and fun together with these events on Valentine’s Day weekend. From food and concerts to walks, fitness and a special skate, there's plenty to do. Don't wait — event spaces can fill up quickly.

Busy work schedules, family obligations and — let’s face it — sometimes sheer exhaustion all prevent parents from making quality couple time a priority. Most of us recognize that there are benefits to prioritizing time with our partner. If you, too, are seeking the elusive date night, here are few suggestions that might help.

Celebrating outdoor fun since 1959, Falcon Camp helps boys and girls ages 6-16 develop life skills, meet new friends and have a great time. Activities include arts and crafts, drama, archery, horseback riding, sailing, canoeing, tennis, hiking and sports.

It's the Year of the Monkey. Celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 8. Here are some events around Northeast Ohio to join in the holiday fun. The public is welcome to celebrate with food, performances and learn about the Chinese culture.

As the days on the calendar go by at lightning speed, we all know summer will be here before we know it. And that means, it's time to start planning for summer camp. There are so many day and overnight summer camp opportunities for kids including: outdoor adventure, science & technology, sports, performing arts, camps for children with special needs, faith-based and many more.

Catholic schools around Northeast Ohio will be celebrating the 2016 National Catholic Schools Week. Schools typically observe the annual week by providing open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

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For student athletes, the struggle to maintain balance is even more challenging, with practices, games and team activities all vying for time. Several educators and coaches offer parents and teens tips for managing academics and athletics, while making sure students don’t fall behind in either area.