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Angela Gartner

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About the author

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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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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Things to Do with Kids this Weekend

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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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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Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Episode #3 — A Talk about E-Bikes and Electric Scooters

Northeast Ohio Parent Talk Video Podcast
Northeast Ohio Parent Talk host, Angela Gartner, talks to Dr Richard So, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children's, about the growing popularity of e-bikes and electric scooters. So discusses the benefits and challenges they bring, and what riders, parents, and communities should know as these become more common. ...
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School Routine Expectations Meet Reality

2026 Editions Magazine Parenting September 2026

After the first week of school excitement, kids and parents start to settle into a routine. For some, it’s an easier transition, with just a few hiccups along the way

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STEM Fun for Elementary Kids

2026 Editions Education Featured Magazine September 2026 STEM Things to do
It’s well known that studying science, technology engineering and math (STEM) helps students build lifelong learning skills like problem solving and critical thinking. For elementary school students who are in the early stages of their education, STEM activities can be part of that journey.  ...
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