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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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6 Unique Ways your Kids can Benefit from Camp

2017 Editions Ages & Stages April 2017 Featured Magazine Parenting

Summer camp offers kids an opportunity to make new friends and experience time away from home while trying new adventures in traditional activities, academics and sports. There are plenty of

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Nix Airport Anxieties when Traveling with Baby

2017 Editions Ages & Stages April 2017 Featured Magazine Parenting

Airplanes can be a source of anxiety for parents with young children, even before they take off from the runway. Restrictions, security gates, crowds and the added luggage might scare

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The Latest Baby Gear is both Adorable and Functional

2017 Editions Ages & Stages April 2017 Featured Magazine Parenting
With each new baby comes new gear. Sometimes the sheer variety of products can feel overwhelming, thanks to all the claims of “new and improved” items. While it's ultimately up to parents to know what’s best for their baby, here are some highlights when it comes to trendier — yet functional — baby products on the market right now. Plus, find out which items our Northeast Ohio Parent editors can't live without when it comes to caring for their little ones. ...
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‘Build It!’ at the Great Lakes Science Center

2017 Editions Ages & Stages April 2017 Magazine Things to do Worth Noting
"Build It!" runs through Sept. 4 at the Great Lakes Science Center. The special exhibit offers three hands-on phases, the first of which currently features castle-themed activities, including a virtual catapult and a giant castle with secret passageways. Visitors can design their own castles and courtyards. The exhibit also features educational displays about the real medieval era, Lego mosaics on display, and a stop-motion animation station so kids can create their own mini "Lego Movie." ...
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Cleveland Monsters Dad Ryan Craig Talks Fatherhood and Life in the Region

2017 Editions Featured Magazine March 2017 Parenting
Ryan Craig, captain and left wing for the Cleveland Monsters, his wife, Jaydee, and the couple's three children have had a very busy year. Along with his hockey teammates, Ryan celebrated the Monsters winning the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Championship last June — and his family was along with him for the ride. Find out how the Craig family celebrated the win and why they love living in Northeast Ohio. ...
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“I’m Bored,” Kids Say. Help for Parents on How to Answer

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Try something new with your kids. Help them — and you — get over boredom with these tips. ...
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Gilmour Academy to Earn Steinway Select Distinction

2017 Editions Education January 2017 Magazine

Asya Akkus, eighth-grader at Gilmour Academy, moved her fingers gracefully across the keys of the new Steinway grand piano during a welcoming ceremony. read more

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Gifts Every Grandparent Will Love

2016 Editions Aging Answers December 2016 Featured Health Magazine
If your children are unable to celebrate the holidays with their grandparents — whether it's due to distance, illness or living in a nursing facility — they can still show their love and bring some fun to the occasion. Here are five gifts every grandparent will love, local or long distance. ...
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Pick a Book — Reading Choices for Your Kids and Teens

2016 Editions Ages & Stages December 2016 Featured Magazine Parenting
Create a book nook with your kids and have them curl up with these reading recommendations from local libraries, authors, moms, and Northeast Ohio Parent editors and writers. These books are parent- and library-tested to help you kick off your family’s book season. ...
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Expert Advice for Parents, from the First Tooth to Adult Molars

2016 Editions Ages & Stages December 2016 Featured Magazine Parenting Worth Noting
Before your baby’s first tooth to their last, going to the dentist should be a priority in every child’s — and parent’s — life. Here are some tidbits about the teething experience and where to go as your kids grow into their adult molars. ...
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