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.

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If you're looking for some fun, at-home ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids, get "Pin-spired" with these great Pinterest finds. From snacks to creative activities for all age levels, including art projects and sensory fun for even the littlest leprechauns, there's sure to be something to make your family's St. Patty's Day a bit more festive.

Join Goldfish Swim School — Cleveland East Side and Goldfish Swim School — Fairview Park for a fun St. Patrick's Day family open swim. The event takes place Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at both locations and costs a maximum of just $15 per family.

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