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Are your kids thinking about going trick-or-treating this Saturday? This is a great time of year for your kids to get creative with their costumes and be active by walking around the neighborhood. The Centers for Disease Control provides these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for all.

With the weather turning cooler and summer days spent in your swimsuit now just a memory, it’s easy to get off course and skip the regular exercise routine. Ashley Weingart, mother of three, a marathon runner and Northeast Ohio Parent blogger, says it's time to get out and seize the moment before the weather makes it even more challenging. She provides readers tips for staying motivated and safe on fall and winter runs.

Rapid Medical Research in Beachwood is seeking children to participate in a clinical research study on the common cold. They are accepting children ages 6-11. A free, study-related, medical evaluation will be provided for the child.

Caddying can offer more than just a summer job for young men and women in Ohio. It can offer lifelong connections, new friends and life lessons about humility and respect, discipline, persistence and determination that can lead to a once-in-a-lifetime shot at a full college scholarship.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Akron Zoo are having non-scary, Halloween fun events! This Saturday and Sunday, families can have a pre-Halloween adventure by dressing up and visiting the zoo animals. There will be plenty of other activities for everyone to enjoy, too.

Today’s prenatal education goes way beyond the traditional. Northeast Ohio hospitals offer many options for learning about childbirth, labor techniques, breastfeeding and baby care. Here are some of the more unique classes to get everyone in the family ready for baby’s arrival.

The Rabbit Run 5K benefits both the Rabbit Run Community Arts Association and the Lake County YMCA East End branch. The run/walk is open to all ages with a special Kids Fun Run for younger children. In keeping with the Halloween spirit, participants may dress in their favorite costume.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's important for all women — and men — to know the risk factors and warning signs of breast cancer to help identify issues early. Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio chapter has resources to help women find information about self-exams, mammograms and other local support.

Throughout a woman’s life, maintaining personal health and wellness requires a healthy lifestyle. You need to eat right, stay active, maintain an appropriate weight and avoid things, such as smoking, that put your health at risk. However, there are so many factors you can’t control, so it’s critical to get the medical care you need to prevent disease and identify health problems early. Here's a guide to determine recommended screenings and health needs in each age bracket.