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Angela Gartner
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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30 Basic Things Kids Need to Know Before Going to Camp

By Angela Gartner
1 day ago
2026 Editions April 2026 Camp Featured Magazine Parenting
If your kids are signed up for camp or you are in the process of finding a summer program for your child, it’s time to start preparing. It’s important that anytime you send your child to a new environment, whether at a day or overnight program, there are skills they need to brush up on. ...
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Preparing Your Child With Disabilities for Summer Camp

By Angela Gartner
5 days ago
2026 Editions April 2026 Camp Magazine Parenting Special Needs

For mom Jessica Kepich, of Parma, finding a summer program for her son Max, 7, who has autism and is nonverbal, is a big relief.  read more

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Spring STEM for Kids

By Angela Gartner
7 days ago
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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Helping Your Parents Stay Independent in Their Homes

By Angela Gartner
February 17, 2026
Your Aging Parents

Our parents want to stay as mobile and independent in their own homes as long as possible.

According to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report, “Aging in Place with

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Get Ready for Camp: Products to help kids feel ready to make the most of their camp experience

By Angela Gartner
February 5, 2026
2026 Editions Camp February 2026 Magazine
How are you preparing your kids for summer camp? Here are some products, whether your kids are going day, overnight adventures, or still deciding and need some camp inspiration. ...
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Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes: What You Should Know

By Angela Gartner
February 1, 2026
2026 Editions Featured February 2026 Latest News Magazine
Last month, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommended immunization schedule for all children. Here’s what parents need to know. ...
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Winter Fun Weekend: Things to Do

By Angela Gartner
January 29, 2026
Adventure Things to do
Lots of snow has fallen in Northeast Ohio. It's time for you and your family bundle up and some fun. Here are some things to do this weekend outdoors in the region. ...
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Mapping Out Summer Camps and Programs for the Year Ahead

By Angela Gartner
January 12, 2026
Camp Worth Noting
If you haven’t discussed camp with your child, start now. It’s never too early to start thinking about camp and deciding if it’s the right fit for your child. ...
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Gifts for the Grandparents

By Angela Gartner
December 14, 2025
2025 Editions December 2025 Magazine Your Aging Parents
Sometimes it feels like grandparents give too much and there’s no “gift” that is worthy of all they do. So, what do you get for the grandparents who have everything? Here are some budget-friendly ideas. ...
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Law Aims to Make Adoption Easier for Families

By Angela Gartner
November 23, 2025
Uncategorized
Ohio Lawmakers passed the House Bill 5, the Adoption Modernization Act. The bill, which went into law in March, makes updates to the state’s adoption process. Find out how it's helping families. ...
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