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...

Reading Room: August 2024 Book Picks for Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/29 3:11A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

If you’re looking for some great reads for young readers, here are four suggestions that are sure to entertain and inspire! Don t Eat Bees:   Life Lessons from   Chip the Dog By Dev Petty   and...

5 Questions for Preschoolers with Special Needs

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/29 2:29A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth, which focuses on developmentally appropriate services and supports for children, answered questions about how families who have preschoolers with special needs can start the process to get educational...

20 Preschool Toys to Try

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/26 1:46A Elena Epstein

Looking for some educational fun   and ways to play with preschoolers before and after the school season. Here are 20 toys to help your kids be creative, practice communication skills,...

Why is My Teen Embarrassed by Me?

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/26 1:34A Lori Orlinsky

Since my daughter was in preschool, I’ve either walked her into school or dropped her off at the school door. But suddenly, my rising sixth grader asked me to let her out of the car a block down the street. When I asked why, she said she was...

Preschool Behaviors and How to Handle Them

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/26 1:29A Shana O'Malley-Smith

As your little one enters the preschool years, you may start to experience some new and challenging behaviors.     You’ve probably heard of the “terrible twos,” and this next stage is sometimes referred to as having a “threenager” or “fournado”...

Cleveland Museum of Art Chalk Festival celebrates deep Renaissance traditions

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/21 4:11A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The Cleveland Museum of Art will host its annual Chalk Festival on Sept. 14-15, giving artists of all ages and abilities the chance to participate in a tradition dating to 16 th -century Italy. The festival is a modern expression of that...

Learn What a Diver Does at Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/18 6:06A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

From preparing for a dive to working with sharks and stingrays, there s a lot that goes into diving professionally for an aquarium. In this Greater Cleveland Aquarium video, divers Damon, Stephanie...

Kid-Friendly Pet Books

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/12 3:39A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Thinking about adding a furry family member? Check out these fun pet books to get your family ready! What Pet Should I Get? By Dr. Seuss   A trip to the pet store turns into a hilarious struggle when...

Go on an Ohio Glamping Trip

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/8 2:19A Joel Hammond

Ah yes, summer’s last gasp. A few, short fleeting weeks to do all the things you told your kids you would before school starts. (Is school starting earlier and earlier, or is it just us?) One of those...

Meet Tex, Akron Zoo’s Turkey Vulture

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/4 7:03A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Meet Tex, one of Akron Zoo s animal ambassadors. Tex has lived at the Akron Zoo longer than any of its other animal residents! He arrived in 1986 after sustaining an injury on a construction site in...

Read the Northeast Ohio Parent August 2024 Issue

Northeast Ohio Parent 8/1 3:27A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The August issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands, or view the digital edition! In this issue, we help you find the right extracurricular activity for your child. Plus, savor these last days of summer with an Ohio...

Shopping Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday: Important Info and Special Events

Northeast Ohio Parent 7/28 4:09A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Ohio s annual sales tax holiday will take place July 30 through August 8. During this time, tangible personal items that are $500 or less are tax-free. Alcohol, tobacco, vape products or items that contain marijuana are excluded from the...