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View Current Issue in PDF format Inside the Dec/Jan issue In addition to our feature stories below, you will find info on many family fun activities at places like: • Cleveland Museum of Natural History • Lake Metroparks • Fine Arts Association • Great Lakes Science Center • Mentor Ice Arena • Chalet Toboggan Chutes • Lost Nation Sports Park Plus: • Private school open houses • Toy Guide • And much more! The Y Can Be Life Changing By Lake County YMCA A few years ago Kristy Varsetti was like most Americans struggling to manage their work, life and health. What makes Kristy different is that she decided to take control and change her life. “My neighbor finally talked me into going to a WeightWatchers meeting with her. That was the beginning… the push I needed to join the local Y in Madison,” said Kristy. See full story... Lake County General Health District sponsors childhood obesity awareness play By LCGHD Lake County General Health District is seeking to increase awareness of childhood obesity in an upcoming play. Currently titled “The Weighting Game,” the play is being developed in partnership with The Fine Arts Association of Willoughby and screen writer Mr. Greg Vovos. The purpose of the play is to raise awareness of how being overweight or obese can impact the life choices of families and children. See full story... Fostering A Child Caley Home staff provides a special holiday experience for the children By Lake County Department of Job and Family Services The spotlight this month is on all of the children who experience the holidays at Caley. At any given time, Caley is responsible for caring for up to sixteen children at one time. Therefore, Caley staff and the children’s social workers alike prepare to celebrate the holidays and make the day a special one to remember. There are many things to consider, foremost that the children have a happy holiday! See full story... Mocha Moms Moms supporting moms By Carrie Bishop • Today's Family Writer Dee Dee Reed calls Mocha Moms a lifeline. Like many area women, Reed is raising a family in a community far from family roots. “My husband would go to work, and while it is work it is also an instant circle of associations. As a stay-at-home mom, you don’t have that. You may run into someone at a story time or Little Gym, but in terms of lasting relationships, Mocha Moms provides an opportunity to build relationships with those who have similar experiences,” says Reed who is the president of the Cleveland East chapter. See full story...

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