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...

Boo at the Zoo Returns to the Akron Zoo in October

Northeast Ohio Parent 9/26 1:49A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

The Akron Zoo’s popular Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, returns on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Guests can trick-or-treat at the 12 treat stations throughout the zoo during the non-scary event. Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress in...

Podcast #103: School Life Balance

Northeast Ohio Parent 9/19 5:01A Shana O'Malley-Smith

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host Miriam Conner is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Pucci to discuss transitioning back to school and getting into the routine as...

Cedar Point Announces Plans for New Record Breaking Coaster in 2025

Northeast Ohio Parent 9/19 3:54A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Cedar Point in Sandusky, announced plans for a brand new, roller coaster in 2025.  Siren s Curse, will be the tallest, fastest and longest “tilt” roller coaster in North America. Riders will ascend an old 160-foot-tall Lake Erie shipping crane...

Northeast Ohio Children’s Fall Resale Events

Northeast Ohio Parent 9/3 4:53A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Shopping resale for gently used baby and kids clothing, equipment and more can bolster your budget, since items cost significantly less than retail prices. Many organizations in the greater Cleveland/Akron area hold resale events in the spring...

Northeast Ohio Fall Fun: Corn Mazes

Northeast Ohio Parent 9/2 8:18P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Seasonal family fun in the greater Cleveland/Akron area during the fall includes one essential experience: trekking through a corn maze. Whether your family wants the challenge of a labyrinth spanning several acres, or a smaller maze that s...

Destination Cleveland Shares Free Things to do With Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/29 7:13A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

With so many things to do in Northeast Ohio, keeping your kids entertained can affect the family budget. Luckily, there are plenty of free, family-friendly things to do in and around Cleveland. Check...