🌈 Join us for an Inclusive Playground Meetup! Looking for a fun and welcoming space to connect with other families? Stop by Cove Park in Lakewood on Thursday, July 17, from 10:00 AM – noon for our Inclusive Drop-In! This free event is designed for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers. Come explore the accessible playground, make new friends and enjoy the morning outdoors in a judgment-free zone. No registration required — just show up and play! 👉 connectingforkids.org/play ID: Photos of adapted playground equipment at Cove Park Playground, including the main play structure, a sensory spinner and adapted swings. Image text includes the date (July 17 from 10 a.m. - noon) and age range (0-6 years) #ConnectingForKids #InclusivePlay #LakewoodOhio #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #PlaygroundMeetup (fb)

Join Connecting for Kids for some grown up summer reading that’s just for you! We’ll be discussing the young adult bestseller “Out of My Mind” by Sharon Draper, which tells the story of an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who possesses a brilliant mind with a photographic memory. It is a story of empathy, inclusion and respect for those with disabilities. Free childcare is available with separate child registration. For details, check out our website! ID: Illustrated stack of books next to text that reads, “Connecting for Kids Book Club - Out of My Mind By Sharon Draper.” The image also lists the date (July 24 from 6:30-8 p.m.) and location (Lakewood Public Library, Main Library). (fb)