The college search process is complex. The many moving parts are daunting and it’s important to stay focused on what lies ahead. When launching into the throes of the college search, the following tips can help ease families into this exciting time.

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises and controlled breathing. According to The Mayo Clinic, yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping people relax and manage stress and anxiety. It’s beneficial for any age group, even children.

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program works to prevent new cases of Type 2 diabetes by helping people understand the condition. The Akron Area YMCA is joining Ys across the country in addressing the diabetes epidemic and working together to build awareness and offer support.

Kids have to be be fast at the wheel during this event. They can "burn rubber" on the Mario Kart race track in the second annual third through fifth grade gaming tournament at the Cuyahoga County Library. The top two karts from scheduled races at area library branches will advance to the final championship in November.

Step2 partnered with the Cleveland Indians on Thursday and donated more than $3,100 in toys to Cleveland Clinic Children's. The donation was presented during an event located at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 15,780 children age 21 and younger are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately one-fourth of them will not survive the disease. A cancer diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. Northeast Ohio Parent shares one of these stories, high school athlete Jackie Custer's inspirational journey in the fight against cancer.

Sara Carnes, co-host of the Family Friendly Morning Show on 95.5 The Fish, provides readers with helpful ways to save on home improvement projects. She shares four tips from her own experiences with updating her household.

Ben Rein’s installation as the school’s eighth headmaster will kick off Founders’ Day, a beloved tradition for students that celebrates the founding of the school in 1890. Boys in grades K through 12 will gather for a day of camaraderie and friendly competition with each “house” of students participating in games and activities.

Choices you make every day — about what you eat and how you stay active — play a major role in your heart health. Think your family could do better? Follow these seven easy ways to make your home a heart-healthy zone.

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