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The whole family can learn more about the periodical cicada emergence and their return 17 years later. Kids ages 3-5 with adults can get engaged in the phenomenon on Sunday and Tuesday. All ages are also welcome to attend the Cicada Spectacle program for another close-up look and information about these incredible insects.

Come to the zoo and celebrate the season with special animal enrichment demonstrations with the lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, grizzly bears and sea lions. Then enjoy costumed characters, crafts, an interactive gaming zone, a DJ dance party, and touch-a-truck encounters with some of the Zoo's heavy equipment. See great rides with the BMX thrill shows featuring professional BMX riders.

Like her brothers and sisters, Diana Munz was taught not to fear the water at an early age. For the Chagrin Falls native, staying in the water became a passion and led her down the Olympic lane. However, the Olympic gold medalist says that being a mom (of her two girls, Reagan, 3, and Sydney, 7, whose name came straight from Munz’s first Olympic trip) definitely is harder than winning gold. She shares her love of swimming, her hometown and — most importantly — family.

The summer schedule is likely anything but slow. An on-the-go lifestyle requires energy, and portable meals and in-season ingredients are keys to a healthy eating strategy that can power you through the season.

The month of May is filled with end-of-the-school-year festivities including proms, graduations and parties. While it is a time of celebration, it also can be dangerous for teens. We talked to local professionals to get advice on how to discuss the importance of teens protecting themselves and making smart decisions this season.

To many people, foster parents are considered real-life superheroes, serving and loving children for as long as they’re needed, despite the inevitable farewell. Though it can be intense and painful, all of the foster parents we’ve spoken to agree it’s worth it — and professionals say there is a huge need for more people to step up.

Wearing a bike helmet is not enough to keep your child safe from head injury — making sure that the helmet is worn properly can be the difference between a concussion and protection. Just because it is a one-size-fits-all model doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to adjust the helmet correctly. As part of the kick-off to Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Week, Cleveland Clinic Children’s shared these bike helmet tips.

Mrs. Charlene (Sue) Zulandt becomes the first female principal in the school’s 89-year history. She joined the school staff in August of 2014 as the assistant principal and academic dean. Earlier this month, she was appointed acting principal for the remainder of the school year when BHS principal Fr. Michael Brunovsky, OSB went on a sick leave.

New tour dates include Cleveland and Cincinnati and feature Ashlynn Chong, Sela Hack, Matt Martinez and Grant Knoche — who headline the family-friendly concert. Join the fun for the biggest songs of the year, new choreography and more surprises. Tickets for the new "Life Of The Party Tour" dates will officially go on sale beginning Friday, May 20.