5 Picture Books for 5 Moments

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/24 3:48A Jason Lea

The perfect book doesn’t exist. Instead, we have books that are perfect for specific moments. We can discover these books by serendipity, by recommendation, or — for lucky souls such as yourself — on the penultimate page of Northeast Ohio Parent...

2024 Northeast Ohio Trick or Treat Dates and Times

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/24 12:48A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Trick or treat is almost upon us! We’ve compiled dates and times for 2024 trick or treating around Northeast Ohio. Happy (candy) hunting! Plus, check out these trick-or-treat special events happening around Northeast Ohio.   Saturday, Oct. 26...

Thrive After 55 with Northeast Ohio Boomer Magazine

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/21 1:56A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Northeast Ohio Thrive . That’s the new name for Boomer starting in 2025 to mark the magazine’s 10th year celebrating people 55 and older. An anniversary is the perfect time to review accomplishments with an eye toward the future. The truth is,...

YMCA of Greater Cleveland adding Pickleball Center in North Royalton

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 3:36A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

If you haven’t heard pickleball is all the rage. And the YMCA of Greater Cleveland is aiming to improve access to the budding sport. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the YMCA will host the grand opening of its North Royalton Pickleball Center, a...

Public Square, Tower City hosting Halloween-themed events on Oct. 26

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 3:28A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

If you’ve been wanting to get downtown for a while, Halloween season is your next best chance: Tower City and Public Square are hosting several holiday-themed events on Saturday, Oct. 26. They include:   Fall Fun Day : Find games, crafts,...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Wild Winter Lights

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 2:06A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland for the sixth consecutive holiday season with the return of Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. This year’s event features hundreds...

Ohio Aims to Decrease Cellphone Use in Schools

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/14 1:49A Rachel Abbey McCafferty

Next school year, Ohio students might find themselves in a pre-Y2K throwback: a classroom without cellphones or very limited use. In May, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring Ohio school districts to create official...

Help Your Tween Discover Reading

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/10 3:22A Angela Gartner

With so many distractions — phones, online games and social media — it might be difficult to get some tweens to sit down and read. Here are a few tips to encourage them to uncover new reading...

4 Surprising Benefits of Celebrating Family Birthdays Outdoors

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/9 1:58A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Remember the feeling of gathering your loved ones in the open air, laughter echoing under a big blue sky? Hosting family birthdays outdoors is more than just fun; it offers surprising benefits you might not have considered. From unexpected health...

Fall Education Focus 2024 – Middle School Guide

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 4:12A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

This digital Middle School Guide is packed full of informative articles and school listings to further your knowledge on middle school education options in Northeast Ohio. Check out ways to help your tween plan for a new school, new academic...

Moving Forward with Art and Music Therapies

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 3:59A Ginny McCabe

There are a number of programs and resources throughout the Northeast Ohio area that support kids with special needs by embracing their individuality with personalized attention and tailored programs through art.   For example, according to the...

Healthy Social Media: Establishing positive social media habits and boundaries for tweens and teens

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 3:47A Faith Boone

Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. As more social networks come on to the scene, it’s important for all of us to learn how to use it in a healthy way. Michelle Kestenbaum, mom of a sixth grader and Philip Cranmer, a mental...

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events Around Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 3:28A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Fill your calendar with these family-friendly Halloween fun events! WEDNESDAYS Family Fun Night. Jump, climb and skate. 4-8 p.m. 3319 Milan Road, Sandusky,   ghostlymanor.com FRIDAY   & SATURDAY Halloween Fair. This family-friendly spooktacular...

Not-So-Scary Halloween: Get in the spirit of the season without experiencing the chills

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 3:05A Shana O'Malley-Smith

From big jumping spiders and oversized webs to crazed looking clowns and 12-foot skeletons, Halloween brings out all the thrills and chills of the spooky season.   While some kids might feel pure excitement about all the ghoulish decorations,...

Keep Tricks out of Treats During Halloween Fun: Make this Halloween safer for kids with allergies

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/1 2:49A Rachel Abbey McCafferty

Creative costumes. Spooky decorations. Fun-sized candy bars. It’s almost time for Halloween, but for families of children with food allergies, the holiday can be a time of stress.   Dr. Ashley Ramos, a pediatric psychologist in the division of...