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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The American Library Association and libraries across the country are promoting the value of a library card and library services. With a library card, patrons can check out so much more than books. No longer just repositories for printed materials, today’s libraries are serving as tech hubs, community centers and DIY spaces that are more about connecting and plugging in. Find out what some local libraries are doing to honor the month.

ReadyLakeCounty.com, part of the “Ready Lake County” campaign, is one source for everyone to easily access agencies, resources and basic information to create disaster plans, build personal emergency supply kits, prepare for pet needs, and identify which agencies best meet their unique emergency needs.

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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