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Enjoy local butterfly attractions and events like The Butterfly House at Miller Nature Preserve or the Butterflies N Burgers event at Swine Creek Reservation. Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors and these beautiful creatures.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo opened its new Circle of Wildlife Carousel May 30. The new carousel features 64 hand-carved animals, such as an elephant, tiger, gorilla, scarlet macaw and meerkat as well as eight custom animals, including an Anatolian shepherd, lynx, ocelot, ring-tailed lemur and emperor penguin.

You don’t have to drain your wallet to give your family fresh fruits and vegetables. Frank Cangemi, owner of Miles Farmers Market in Solon, offers his advice on staying on a budget while buying the best produce.

Convincing kids to eat healthy food can be a challenge. It’s worth the effort to get your child in the habit of eating — and even liking — good-for-them foods. These tips — including trips to farmers markets, new recipe ideas and more — can help.

Being a professional baseball player is an aspiration most little boys strive for. It was no different for Cleveland Indians right fielder David Murphy. This father of three has made his dream happen. And the work ethic his father instilled in him shows off on the playing field and at home in Westlake with his wife and kids.

Getting children to eat their vegetables can be difficult. With this simple and delicious smoothie recipe, you can be sure your children are getting their greens without the fuss of actually trying to get them to eat a vegetable.

Now that summer is here, whether you’re seeking a full-day trip or a quick dip, fast thrills to relaxing chills, there are some great water-themed activities — that are affordable or free — close to home. While we can’t cover them all, read on for some highlights to add to your family’s summer itinerary.

Summer vacation is a welcome classroom break for most students. The downside is that many lose academic ground and spend weeks or months in the fall making up for lost skills. Educators call it the “summer slide.” However, with standardized tests becoming increasingly important in school, students can’t afford to fall behind when summer arrives.

Now is the time to protect yourself and your family from summer sun and outdoor pests. From SPF to flip-flops to heat emergencies — we've got you covered.