The days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air — fall is here! To celebrate the start of the season, grab your family and head to a local apple orchard. Many of the orchards in Northeast Ohio offer pick-your-own apples and other family-friendly activities during the fall months.

Taste of Hudson, Sept. 6-7, offers more than 110 different tented attractions, free live music and high-end food. It has activities for both adults and kids. The Primrose Clocktower Green, across from the Main Street Shops, and The Akron Children’s Hospital Activity Green are two places the little ones can play. Also on the green, you can find Little Tikes Land, a yearly space where kids can test out the latest play equipment and toys. Check out this year's attractions for the family and how you can celebrate Labor Day weekend in Hudson.

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The camp is hosted by Nick Hamilton, son of Cleveland Indians radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton, and his wife Wendy, who went on to play baseball in the minor leagues with the Cleveland Indians and is now a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies. The camp is for boys and girls ages 5-18 and its proceeds benefit Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center.

There’s no such thing as a one size fits all education, and many kids require modifications to the general curriculum to have success in school. As a parent, you have an integral role in guiding the vision statement to establish an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that delivers the most appropriate educational program in the least restrictive environment and defines your child’s educational goals and objectives. Here are some tips and information to help families navigate the process.

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland will close its University Circle facility on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 and begin to serve the area through a dynamic series of programs held throughout the community until the time when the renovation in Midtown is complete and the museum is ready to open its new home to visitors.

The newly renovated Cleveland Indians Kids Clubhouse on the mezzanine level brings fun and excitement to the littlest of baseball fans. Northeast Ohio Parent magazine editor Angela Gartner takes a stroll around the updated facility.

Even the smallest changes in your routine can have a big impact on your health. Take starting your day with lemon water, for instance. Discover seven reasons why you should consider adopting this super simple habit.

Families can enjoy this annual aviation-themed event with in-the-air feature performances by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, an elite parachute team U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration, and ground vehicle Shockwave Jet Truck.

With Labor Day, Sept. 7, just around the corner, it's time to start planning your family-friendly holiday weekend — and there's plenty to do around the region. Families can enjoy the many scheduled festivals and celebrations, or just head to the local beach and park for some end-of-the summer fun. Here's a list to help you get started from our new media partner Northeast Ohio Family Fun.