Start the year off right and bring in 2016 with fun festivities that the whole family can enjoy. From daytime happenings to family-friendly evening events, there are many options on New Year's Eve in Northeast Ohio. Check out the following list to start making plans for your family's festive, kid-friendly celebration.

As the holidays approach, many are gearing up for dinners, holiday shopping and celebrating with family and friends. However, congestion issues are not on your to-do list. Here are answers to some basic questions about keeping you and your family healthy this season.

A local art teacher realized that most of the children in an Akron charter school would not have the privilege of receiving school pictures, the Cleveland Institute of Art graduate turned to the college for help. This led to a project to help kids get that memorable experience.

Many couples experience trouble conceiving, but few people talk about it. A local family shares their story and offers advice and encouragement. Also, pre-conception counseling can target fertility issues. Dr. Rima Bachuwa, of OB/GYN of Westlake, offers tips for couples who want to have a baby.

Join the mall for these two events this weekend. Families can have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, or children in the area can don their pajamas and come to the mall for holiday story time with the big guy in the red suit on Sunday.

Winning a scholarship can be as competitive as gaining entrance to the college of your teen's choice. These tips will help your teen prepare scholarship applications that get him or her noticed - and could earn some extra cash to pay for school.

Figuring out the difference between a normally active child and the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) child can be complicated. It can be difficult for families to know when to worry about their child being too hyperactive. Perhaps a teacher alerts parents that their son is more fidgety than his classmates. Or maybe parents noticed that their daughter acts “wilder” than her siblings. On the other hand, some kids are naturally more energetic than others. Dr. Jess Levy from University Hospitals provides parents with information and explores concerns about the disorder.

Looking to start a business? Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Solon and Strongsville branches are offering free workshops designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs realize their dreams of starting and growing their own successful business or franchise.

The all abilities playground, which is open to the public, provides ramps, a “cruiser,” which is a wheelchair accessible motion glider, and adapted swings. A committee of volunteers collaborated with the city of Parma to build the playground at James Day Park.

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