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In This Issue - September 2023 Lake Geauga

Welcome to the September 2023 Lake Geauga issue of Today's Family packed with all kinds of great info.

Did you know that learning how to dance has many physical, emotional and social benefits for children and adults alike?  Our annual Dance Guide lists how dancing can benefit you, your children and profiles lots of local dance studios.

Did you also know that starting October 5, 2023 the new distracted driving law in Ohio takes effect?  Law enforcement will begin to issue tickets to drivers using or holding their phone while driving – in most circumstances. Read about distracted driving and why your brain is tricking you into thinking you can multitask while driving.  A real eye opener!

Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 10.  We offer some great tips to help keep your children connected to their grandparents whether they live near or far.

Need a smile or warm mushy feeling?  Columnist Katy M. Clark shares heartwarming thoughts on raising her teen son, as well as muses about being a great "lazy parent."

Plus, you will find more articles, news, family fun events and useful info from our advertising partners.  So what are you waiting for?  Start clicking! :)

Have a great September!

Dan & Kim Miller
Publishers, Today's Family
34th Annual Chalk Festival, September 16–17, at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Two family-friendly days to enjoy sidewalk art inspired by Italian Renaissance tradition . Read More »
The Fine Arts Association Presents The Addams Family – A New Musical
Fine Arts Association presents The Addams Family as its first production of the 2023-24 theater season. The production opens on September 15 and runs through October 1, 2023. Read More »
Fairport Library Receives Grant for Youth Literacy from Dollar General
Program provides funding to help students who are below grade level or having trouble. Read More »
Taste of the Browns
To benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank Read More »
10 Lazy Ways to Be a Better Parent
Katy Clark offers a humorous take on ways to be a better parent without any more effort than reading this article! Read More »
Geauga Park District’s 2nd annual Space Race!
Saturday, October 7 at Observatory Park’s Planetary Trail Read More »
20 Things That Surprised Me About Having A Teenage Boy
Columnist Katy Clark reflects on some humorous and some serious things about being the mother of a teen boy. Read More »
Distracted Driving: Why We Do It & How To Stop
Cognitive dissonance tricks our brains into believing that we are not subject to the same risks as everyone else. Convinced we are the exception rather than the rule, we carry on with risky behaviors. Read More »
The Best Way to Support Your Kid's Coach? Let Them Do Their Job!
Parents yelling in an aggressive manner at either the kids or the coach is not a new thing. This is an issue in many towns across America caused by various factors. Read on for more info. Read More »
Annual Lake County event to honor local first responders on September 9, 2023
This free family-friendly event is dedicated to honoring local first responders who keep Lake County communities safe through their excellent service and heroism. Read More »
MOMMY CHRONICLES: Save the Drama
Columnist Stacy Turner muses about growing up with family drama, especially at report card time. Read More »
"Mazie’s Amazing Machines" brings the fun of engineering to kids
Readers will fall in love with Mazie as she invents clever machines to assist her family. Read More »
Disney animator, Cleveland native pens heartwarming children’s book, "Grandpa's Groundhog"
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and wherever books are sold. Read More »
Girl Scouts of NEO breaks ground on STEM Center of Excellence
The STEM Center will include an 8,000 square foot building and will be integrated with the outdoors in this beautiful 350-acre camp. Read More »
Patterson Family Fun Fest runs through October 29, 2023
A place for children preschool through elementary ages to enjoy hiking, sliding, playing in straw, climbing and “driving” tractors, viewing the world from the top of a tree house, and more! Read More »
Learning to dance provides benefits for children (and adults)!
Dancing teaches many skills and develops many abilities that will extend to other relationships outside of the dance studio. Read More »
Asian Lantern Festival extended through September 16
Tickets on sale now for the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s record-breaking after-hours event! Read More »

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