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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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Helping Teens Find Ways to Connect This Summer

2020 Editions June/July 2020 Magazine Parenting Teens
Now that school is over — and despite the recent reopening of businesses in the state — typical summer hotspots will be limited. Parents need to help their tweens and teens transition into this new summer break routine — one that doesn’t include self-isolating in their room. ...
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Akron Children’s Hospital Shares Summer Safety Tips for Families

Featured Videos Health Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic
Northeast Ohio Parent sat down with Akron Children's Hospital to talk about summer safety issues for kids and families, including the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video interview to help prepare your kids for a fun — and safe — summer. ...
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Telehealth: the New Home Doctor Visit

2020 Editions Health Magazine May 2020
Using telehealth, doctors can provide their patients a health portal from a smart device where they can assess health conditions, provide therapy and more. This type of home treatment is rapidly on the uptick. With the outbreak of COVID-19, it became increasingly clear that telehealth could be used instead of the typical face-to-face appointment.  ...
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Foster Care Families Find New Ways to get Information, Support During COVID-19

2020 Editions Featured Magazine May 2020 Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many to cancel their plans or change projects. However, one thing that doesn’t have to be put off is becoming a foster care parent. The pandemic has necessitated adjustments, as agencies provide virtual group meetings and training. ...
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Families are Going on Teddy Bear Hunts in Their Neighborhoods

Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic Things to do
A movement taking place across the U.S. has participants put teddy bears (or other stuffed animals) in windows that can be visible from the sidewalk or roadway. Kids and parents can safely play this scavenger hunt game of finding or counting stuffed animals they see by taking a drive or walk around the neighborhood. ...
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Spring at Home: Seasonal Activities to do With Your Family

2020 Editions April 2020 Magazine Parenting Things to do
The sun is shining, tulips have sprouted and the warm breezes of spring are here. The winter has been a whirlwind of stresses with twists and turns, but with the new season upon us, it’s a great time to get inspired — and maybe find new ways to entertain or teach the kids at home. ...
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Area Resources, At-Home Learning, Outdoor Activities and More

Featured Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic Things to do
For next three weeks, people around the U.S. will be staying close to home due to government and public response to coronavirus (COVID-19). In Ohio, with schools closed and also many businesses, families will be looking for at-home learning and activities. There are many organizations during this shutdown that are still offering resources. ...
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Everyone Counts

2020 Editions Magazine March 2020
You likely have already received information about the 2020 U.S. Census. In the previous census, an estimated 1 million children were missed. Learn why it’s important to get an accurate count, especially for parents and children. ...
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Camp & Summer Programs Fair 2020

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The Northeast Ohio Parent Camp & Summer Programs Fair 2020 – West and East – took place March 7-8. Here’s a look at some of the fun enjoyed by families
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St. Joseph Academy Students Help Local Kids, Families Through Service Project

2020 Editions Education January 2020 Magazine Special Needs Worth Noting

Tracey Stafford, of Willoughby, watches her 3-year-old son, Andrew, as he takes the wheel of his new adapted PowerWheels convertible toy car at the Saint Joseph Academy gymnasium. read more

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