The Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk is hosted by The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio and will be held at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The wheel-friendly 1-mile walk will celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome. Featured activities include an exclusive area just for individuals with Down syndrome 16 and older; apparel and gift items, as well as local service providers.

Enjoy more than 50 live animals and learn about them from the Cleveland Metroparks naturalists. Kids can try out the turtle races or the salamander migration course. There will be opportuities to be creative, take photographs, hear music and grab a snack.

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The start of the school year is a time filled with excitement and a little bit of nervousness, especially if your child is starting at a new school. Middle school can be a big change for many students and families. Real students reveal how the transition really works.

Homework may not be your child’s favorite part of the school year, but it’s no secret that completing those after-school assignments can lead to academic success. To help the students in your household develop good study habits and tackle their homework with confidence, set up at least one well-stocked study station within your home.

During the first year of life, babies generally don’t need water. In fact, giving infants water can be dangerous because they can easily suffer from water intoxication, a condition in which their developing kidneys can’t excrete water fast enough. Here are some ways to avoid water intoxication.

Patrons now have a way to pick up their books, videos and more without even leaving their car. Put items on hold — either by calling the library or using the library's website — and specify that you want to pick them up at the drive-thru. It will open each day at the same time as the Main Branch.

Don't miss the final event in the Lawrence School Eton Explorers Summer Series, brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Enjoy kid-friendly activities such as oversized Connect Four, bouncing in inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, meeting characters, enjoying frozen treats such as sno-cones, and more!

Festivals bring good food, great music and family-friendly fun. They also offer a wide variety of learning opportunities, from culture and arts to community history. We provide a listing of festivals throughout the month of August. No matter what your family wants to do, we have a festival for you.

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