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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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Avon Lake Mom Shares Autism Journey Through Book on Sibling Feelings

2026 Editions Magazine November 2026 Special Needs Worth Noting

Deanna Szente, a mom of three from Avon Lake, says her family’s life often consists of therapy, doctor appointments and overnight hospital visits, as their son, Ryin, 4, was diagnosed

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Family Playbill: Family-Friendly Theater Shows in the Region

2026 Editions November 2026 Things to do
Bring your family to the theater this season in Northeast Ohio. There are plenty of family-friendly shows happenings throughout November and into December in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...
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Read the Fall 2026 Northeast Ohio Parent High School Guide

2026 Editions Education November 2026 Teens
It features the best options for course selections, explores how schools are addressing AI usage, and provides information about area school options. ...
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Things to Do with Kids this Weekend October 23-25

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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Hometown Cheers

2026 Editions Featured Magazine October 2026 Parenting
We highlight the Lott family from Berea, who provides us with insight into being a sports family in Northeast Ohio and how they navigate the busy season. ...
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Read the Fall 2026 Northeast Ohio Parent Middle School Guide

2026 Editions Magazine October 2026
The Fall 2026 Middle School Guide offers informative articles and school listings to further your knowledge on grade school issues. It features grade-by-grade strategies, tips for helping kids navigate group chats, and information about area school options. ...
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Editor’s Note: Cheers for our Kids

2026 Editions Magazine October 2026 Parenting
Northeast Ohio Parent editor Angela Gartner talks in her note this month about why families, like hers and the one featured on this month’s cover, embrace the sports life. She also highlights what parents should know for the fall season and helpful resources for middle school parents. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Episode #4 — Fall School Routines

Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Video Podcast
Northeast Ohio Parent Talk host, Angela Gartner, talks to Dr. Simee Malik, a pediatrician from Akron Children's Hospital in Mayfield Heights, about health issues and what to know during these first months of school. ...
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DREAM Playground Opens — First Fully-Inclusive Playground in Summit County

Accessibility Inclusive Special Needs
The playground — the first fully-inclusive playground in Summit County, located at Oak Grove Park, 2200 Barlow Road in Hudson — includes a soft rubber surface, sensory and musical equipment, a social story and adapted playground equipment from swings to a zipline. ...
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10 Inclusive Books for Children With Disabilities

Accessibility Inclusive Special Needs
Families with children with disabilities can discover inspiring books that celebrate differences and encourage inclusion. Kids can enjoy these fun, engaging reads while seeing themselves reflected in the characters and stories. ...
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