Archives by: Angela Gartner
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.
Angela Gartner Posts
It’s not uncommon for children to misbehave or be defiant when following rules set by parents or other authority figures. While some defiance is typical, extreme or excessive actions can be symptoms of a larger issue such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder. ...
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We asked readers to nominate moms and dads who are going above and beyond — sometimes, despite challenges of their own — not just for their family, but for their community as a whole. Read their stories here. ...
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I believe.
I am nervous.
They have to go all the way.
This is how I felt on Saturday night (and still feel) when I watched the Cleveland Indians battle
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Students on the west side of Cleveland now have the opportunity to attend Hawken School with its announcement of a merger with Birchwood School, along with plans for an Early Childhood Center in Gordon Square. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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