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Angela Gartner

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Angela Gartner has been the editor at Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine since 2014. She has won local and national awards for her features, columns and photography over the years. Previously, her work appeared in publications including The News-Herald, Sun Newspapers and The Chicago Tribune. She grew up in Northeast Ohio and is a mom of two boys. The whole family is busy every weekend with sports and finding new happenings around the region. She is also a board member and past president at the Cleveland Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She loves reading, writing poetry and taking the family's Scottish Terrier on walks.

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Things to Do with Kids this Weekend: May 28-31

Featured Things to do
Want to know what's happening around Northeast Ohio this weekend? Find family-friendly fun activities and events around the region. ...
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‘Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition’ Opens the Great Lakes Science Center

Things to do Vacation Worth Noting
The new exhibition at the Great Lakes Science Center opens today and features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Guests can also explore interactive experiences that introduce them to the ship’s real passengers, including touch screens and boarding passes, an audio tour, and a virtual reality experience. ...
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‘Northeast Ohio Parent Talk’ Video Podcast #2: Abby Dosen Discusses Self-Care for Moms

Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Video Podcast Podcasts
Abby Dosen's book, “Realistic Self Care for Moms: A Guided Journal for Taking Care of You While Taking Care of Them,” grew out of a deeply personal realization: that the version of self-care many moms chase isn’t the one that actually sustains them. We talk to her about her book and what moms can do to achieve realistic self-care. ...
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Book Giveaway: ‘Rayne Climbs Up’ from Local Author Tasha Wilburn

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Northeast Ohio Parent Giveaway Alert! We are giving away three copies of "Rayne Climbs Up" by local author Tasha L. Wilburn. This story, inspired by Wilburn's daughter Rayne, who was diagnosed with Eby's Palsy, celebrates courage, determination and the power of doing things differently. See details on how to enter! ...
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Video Podcast #1: A Conversation with Tasha L Wilburn About Her New Book “Rayne Climbs Up”

Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Video Podcast Podcasts

Angela Gartner, host of Northeast Ohio Parent Talk video podcast, has a conversation with Tasha L. Wilburn about her new book “Rayne Climbs Up”.  Lynn Johnson from Cuyahoga Board DD

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Build Your Own Self Nook

2026 Editions Magazine May 2026 Parenting

A core childhood memory of mine is my mom reading and the huge stack of books that sat behind her bed. There were hundreds of books and I knew she

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Fostering Understanding: 7 Books to Help Foster Care Families 

2026 Editions Foster Care Magazine May 2026 Parenting
In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, we offer some reading recommendations. These books are a way to help children and other family members understand foster care and be aware of how it impacts everyone. ...
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Spring STEM for Kids

2026 Editions April 2026 Featured Hands-on Learning Magazine STEM Things to do
Spring has finally sprung! It's time to get outside with your kids from preschool to elementary age and explore nature’s STEM tools. ...
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Camp of the Week: Hawken Summer Programs

Camp Camp of the Week Summer Camps
Hawken Summer Programs offer a variety of activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. These opportunities enable children to develop existing passions and discover new ones; they also provide exposure to new people and new skills, which helps build self-esteem, independence and confidence.  ...
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Autism Acceptance Month: Tools for Sensory, Social, and Daily Success

Special Needs

April is Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment for neurodivergent individuals. Many educational toy companies have specific initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and

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