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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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Building for Future Generations: New Spaces Provide 21st Century Learning for Students

2016 Editions Education Featured Magazine October 2016
The movement to transform schools into 21st Century learning centers isn’t complete. This fall, area schools such as Hawken School in Gates Mills and Lake Ridge Academy in North Ridgeville opened state-of-the art buildings to provide new learning opportunities for both students and faculty. ...
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Sharing the Journey Together: Caregiver Support Groups

Aging Answers August 2016

A group of women sit together at the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center in Cleveland while their loved ones complete their weekly stroke support group session. read more

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Editor’s Pick: Interactive Learning in Akron

August 2016 Education/Schools
Families can hold and touch real fossils at this science center in Akron. There are 17 exciting exhibits, interactive learning opportunities like fossil replica making and live animal encounters, and a 2-acre park with a 200-foot zip-line. ...
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History Opens Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden

Education Uncategorized
The all-new Wildlife Center & Woods Garden, presented by KeyBank, brings you closer to native Ohio plants and animals than ever before. Get a sense of your place in the natural world while experiencing the stunning views of wildlife and cityscape alike. ...
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Fall into Reading with these Book Picks

Education/Schools
Does your family need some new book ideas for your nightly reading sessions? Explore the wonders of books with your child this fall. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. ...
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What Pet is Right for Your Family?

Featured Pets
The reasons behind the decision to have a family pet vary — and can start when the kids are young or as they grow older. Whatever the time or whichever type of pet you choose, remember that the animal needs to fit your family’s needs. ...
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Early Reading — 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Featured Worth Noting
Introduce reading to your child and keep track of your progress with this free program. Families can read a book (any book) to their newborn, infant, and/or toddler, according to 1000 Books Foundation in Nevada, which supports the early literacy initiative. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (families can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten. This ongoing, self-directed program provides opportunities to earn rewards at these participating libraries. ...
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Get Involved: Local Parenting Groups Hold Membership Drives

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Moms and dads can enjoy activities, playgroups, community service and parent-only events at these Northeast Ohio groups. Strongsville Early Childhood PTA and Emerald Valley Mothers of Multiples are hosting free events this week to encourage families to come out and learn about the groups and have some fun with the family. ...
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2016 Northeast Ohio Parent Cover Kids Winners

Featured July 2016
The first annual Northeast Ohio Parent magazine 2016 Cover Kids contest received more than 140 entries. The children, ages 0-17, were broken up into categories based on age, with the most entries in the 0-3 age category. Our panel of judges — which included Parent bloggers, writers, editors and designers — had to make tough choices and it wasn’t easy choosing this year’s winners. ...
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Editor’s Review: Pokémon Go

Worth Noting
Pokémon Go is the new game craze that teenagers — and even adults — are jumping on board. Whether you've heard about the game (it's likely that you have!) or not, it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. So what's the big deal? Why should you, as a parent, care about this game? There are plenty of reasons, the most important of which is that being aware of new games that might hit your family helps you be in the know sooner rather than later. ...
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