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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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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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Help Kids Learn About Space Exploration

Content for Kids Resources STEM Things to do
NASA’s Artemis II mission is headed home and will splashdown tomorrow after the crew took a trip around the moon. For families, this is a good time to talk about space exploration and our planet’s relationship with the rest of the universe. Here are some books and resources to explore. ...
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Editor’s Note: Fill Your Nature Bucket

2026 Editions April 2026 Magazine Parenting
Memories of a worm invasion have our editor, Angela Gartner, thinking about all the ways we can help our children embrace nature this season. ...
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30 Basic Things Kids Need to Know Before Going to Camp

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

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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Helping Your Parents Stay Independent in Their Homes

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

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

2026 Editions Featured February 2026 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

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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