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In This Issue - November 2018 Lake & Geauga

Welcome to the November 2018 issue of Today's Family!  In recognition of National Adoption Month, we talked with area county children's services agencies to learn about the local need for forever families and what it will require for you to join that special group known as adoptive parents.  In addition, learn about Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, the Sounds of Life Hearing Center in Concord, and view lots of great family events and activities on our calendar.

And, while you are visiting our website be sure to join our e-newsletter list and browse our archive of past articles.  No matter what type of family-oriented info you are looking for, you most likely will find it in Today's Family.  And if you have a topic you'd like to see covered, please send us a note.  You may see it in the next issue!

Dr Sarah Curtis examines 3-year-old Ava Hersman with an otoscope

Sounds of Life Hearing Center helps families communicate, thrive

Dr. Sarah Curtis is passionate about early screening and intervention. The board-certified audiologist says all babies should be screened by one month of age. Read More » 

Quitting can make you a winner

Quitting can make you a winner

On November 16, the American Cancer Society will host its 42nd Great American Smokeout and will encourage the tens of millions of adults in the United States who currently smoke to quit. Read More » 

 
St Gabriel Schools new Innovation Center allows students to explore solve and grow

St. Gabriel School’s new Innovation Center allows students to explore, solve and grow

The center was built to accommodate the school’s burgeoning STEM program expansion, after the school became the first in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to earn the Ohio Department of E... Read More » 


Siblings Alaysha and Jaynell are among more than 200 children in Cuyahoga County who need forever families

Adoption: An alternate path to parenthood

November is National Adoption Month, a 30-day platform for raising awareness and bringing attention to the need for permanent families for minors in foster care. Read More » 

 
Fostering financial independence

Fostering financial independence

Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is working to teach financial responsibility to teenagers across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. Read More »

12 STEM activities to engage kids of all ages

12 STEM activities to engage kids of all ages

With the big push for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in schools these days, try these ideas with the kids of all ages in your family. Read More » 

2017 winners of the Selling Bee contest

Video business pitch competition open through November 12 for northeast Ohio K–8 students

Selling Bee contest and workshops provide exposure to entrepreneurship Read More »

Make a difference for wildlife at the Zoo

Make a difference for wildlife at the Zoo

A new structure at the entrance to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo features videos and informational signage about the Zoo's Future for Wildlife conservation programs. Read More » 

Cuddle your little ones as you read another bedtime story Treasure it all and know that the moments you share during these seemingly long days will be over before you know it

MOMMY CHRONICLES: Live in the moment because new stages are coming

Treasure every moment with your little ones and know that the moments you share during these seemingly long days will be over before you know it. Read More » 

How to choose the correct credit card for you

How to choose the correct credit card for you

Choosing the best credit card for your lifestyle can have a considerable impact on your overall financial health. Read More » 

 

Candy Land has Gone Wild game returns November 17

Candy Land has Gone Wild game returns November 17

Become a game piece on a life-sized game board designed like the iconic board game Candy Land. Draw cards and move along the board from space to space and embark on an enchanted journey. Read More » 

PLUS!

See our Calendar of Events featuring lots of great holiday craft shows, events at the library and much more!

View PDF of the November 2018 Lake & Geauga issue.