It’s Cookie Season!

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/20 2:48A Sponsored Content

sponsored by Girl Scout Cookie season is a beloved annual event when Girl Scouts and their troops rally their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. Last year alone, 12,676 Girl Scouts in Northeast Ohio...

Come Cheer on Your Cleveland State Vikings!

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/13 1:21A Sponsored Content

sponsored by Attending a sporting event at Cleveland State is a fantastic way for families to bond, create lasting memories, and experience the electrifying energy of live sports. Our events are...

Senders Pediatrics Enrolling Patients for Clinical Trial in Hopes to Eliminate Mono

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/12 6:03P Angela Gartner

Mono,  often called the kissing disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), has exhausting effects on teens and young adults, which can drag on for months. It can also lead to serious health conditions in the future. According to Senders...

Why do Kids Suck Their Thumbs?

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/9 12:46A Lori Orlinsky

Children have a fascination with putting things in their mouth—especially their thumbs. As a parent, I didn’t mind when my kids sucked their thumbs, but as they got older and still engaged in the behavior, I became self-conscious about my...

Life-Saving CPR Training, Resources Available for Ohio Schools and Students

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/3 8:22A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Knowing CPR can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency. The American Heart Association , in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, is helping to ensure students know how to respond to a cardiac...

Indoor Mini Monster Course Returns to the Akron Zoo

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/3 7:35A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

The popular Mini Monster Course is coming back to your Akron Zoo ! Visit January 6 February 1, 2025 and enjoy Akron Children s Museum Mini Monster Course. The Mini Monster Course is a child-friendly, indoor obstacle course that includes a tunnel,...

Find Your People: Mom Groups

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/3 5:29A Denise Koeth

Motherhood is hard, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Finding your tribe is important to your overall well-being, since having friends who are dealing with the same joys and struggles as you can provide emotional support, stress relief and...

Scholarship Use for Private Schools Grows After State Expansion

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/3 5:18A Rachel Abbey McCafferty

Ohio’s families have a variety of educational options, from traditional public districts to charters to private schools, religious and non. And a recent expansion in the state’s scholarship programs has made the non-public option more accessible...

Exploring the Arts: 7 reasons why your child should try different art disciplines

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/3 5:14A Shana O'Malley-Smith

Exploring different types of art opens up a world of creativity and imagination for children. It’s not just about making a painting or learning a new dance; it’s about discovering all the ways in which art can boost learning, help express...

January Winter Fun Events in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/2 2:43A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Stay busy this winter with these fun events and activities happening around Northeast Ohio. Plus, check out the January Calendar of Events . Through January 5 Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience. Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and...

Tech Time: Apps for Parents & Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 1/2 2:31A Denise Koeth

Whether we like it or not, technology is a significant part of family life. From information and entertainment to balancing everyone’s schedules and communicating with teachers, apps can help your household run smoothly.   Looking for something...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Wild Winter Lights through January 5

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/30 1:27A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced it is extending Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC through January 5. The extension adds four final nights of the Drive-Through experience for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s biggest holiday tradition. Wild Winter...

Holiday Reading Room Picks

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 3:07A Lori Orlinsky

Minty the Mischievous Elf By Tara Lala A holiday tale that reminds children that good always triumphs over evil, and it s important to be kind to those who are kind to you. Ages 3-8. Busy Betty and...

Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Sweet Treats

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 2:45A Melissa Koski Carney

Everyone loves a good pumpkin pie around the holidays, but if you’re looking for some alternatives to pumpkin pie – or ways to use that leftover canned pumpkin – here are two sweet pumpkin treats....

Are Your Parents at Risk For Falling?

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 1:48A Angela Gartner

How many times have you heard your parents or an older relative talk about falling? As our parents age, they have a greater risk of falling in or outside their homes.   In fact, according to the National Vital Statistics System, in the U.S, one...