Smiles with Style is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to creating smiles and improving the self-esteem of children battling a life-threatening illness in area hospitals. The group is looking for volunteers and other help to provide free mini-makeovers and dress-up experiences for these kids.

In many schools, fewer hours are allotted to recess and physical education each year, but access to fresh air and exercise doesn’t have to end when classes start up again this fall. Bicycling is a fun and fitness-friendly method of transportation that, with a little planning and attention to details, could replace your carpool. Here’s some advice to get your student (or the whole family) rolling safely.

Saving money isn't just about how much you spend on supplies, it's also about making school supplies and equipment last as long as possible. Here are some tips for protecting your students' school gear to help stretch your budget — and their gear.

Eating popcorn and watching the big screen isn’t reserved for indoors. Drive-in theaters are a place where kids and adults can enjoy this nighttime ritual under the stars. Here are a few things to consider before you head to the theater.

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Take a break from making dinner tonight and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. If you plan your trip accordingly, you can save money by taking advantage of Kids Eat Free Meal Deals. Keep in mind that restaurants can change their promotions at any time, so it's important to call before visiting to avoid disappointment. Here are some options to consider for your family.

The program serves third through eighth grade girls in Summit, Portage, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties and registration opens Aug. 20. It meets twice a week for 10 weeks to teach life skills through conversation-based lessons and running games.

In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month and comic book hero Snoopy, Cuyahoga County Public Library is on the hunt for its own official canine champion. The system invites Cuyahoga County residents ages 18 and older to enter a furry friend in the contest this month.

Mornings often are hectic, even for the most organized parents. To ensure there’s time for a healthy breakfast, consider prepping the night before, or rely on a quick, convenient menu. By fine-tuning your family’s breakfast, you’ll ensure that kids — and parents — have the proper fuel to power them through the day.

It’s time to go green — but how does that happen? Of course, we know to recycle, turn off the lights when we’re not using them and buy organic, but there’s more we can do. Sara Carnes, co-host of the Family Friendly Morning Show on 95.5 The Fish, provides some tips.