As a tuition-free, kindergarten through eighth grade school that is dedicated to the gifted learner, Menlo Park Academy is focused on the whole child, surrounding children with like-minded peers and a highly qualified staff, including world-renowned psychologists.

It can be difficult to know what to do or say when someone you love has a child who has been diagnosed with cancer. This can be a very isolating experience for families and during such times, it's important not to step back from them, according to Cleveland Clinic Children's, which offers some advice for finding the right words.

Get the perfect blank canvas for your family's pumpkin carving masterpiece this year. Make an afternoon of the hunt by visiting one of the many pumpkin patches and fall festivals, courtesy of our seasonal guide.

This region is home to dozens of local farms that celebrate the season with special festivals and activities — including hay rides. Check our list of where to ride, then pack up your family and head out to experience all that autumn has to offer.

Whether you’re looking for a twisting, turning labyrinth among the rows or a toddler-friendly stroll through the stalks, there’s a corn maze that’s perfect for your family. Check our list of corn mazes in the area, then break out the boots, scarves and jackets for a day of fall fun.

Fall in Northeast Ohio is the perfect time for family fun, as many area farms open their (barn) doors so visitors can enjoy events that feature the best of the season: hayrides, pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Here, we focus on some area corn mazes to find out why walking the stalks makes for the perfect family outing.

Unlike controversial content that often goes viral on social media, books with certain language or views can sometimes land on the banned book list. Banned Books Week, which takes place Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 this year, continues to celebrate the freedom to read. You may be surprised by some of the books that have been banned in certain areas of the country.

Beaumont, a private, all-girls, Catholic school located in Cleveland Heights, encourages young women to strive for academic excellence and exercise leadership potential. The school prepares students for college and beyond through collaborative learning, and a curriculum that hones critical thinking and creative problem solving.

“Curious George: The Golden Meatball” is the inaugural production of Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre 2016-17 season. Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey, this musical adventure finds George rallying to help his friend, Chef Pisghetti, after an upstart chef with a Meatballs-o-Matic machine ruins All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns to Northeast Ohio with "Out Of This World," a reimagined circus that includes the Simet Family Astronauts, Heilongjiang Provincial Acrobatic Troupe, Thrill Skaters, plus animals, equestrian stunts, clowns and more. The company is working with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on an attendance initiative, in which tickets donated to the district will be used to reward the schools with the most improved attendance leading up to the show.