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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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Children’s Museum of Cleveland’s Final Week at University Circle Location

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The Children's Museum of Cleveland will be closing on Jan. 3 and will transition to serve the community through its new "Museum Without Walls" program until renovation of the Stager-Beckwith mansion in Midtown is complete. Families can still visit the current museum at its University Circle location through Jan. 3, where all exhibits are open. Also join museum staff for activities and entertainment at the New Year’s Eve at Noon Celebration. ...
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Phase One Complete for ‘All Kids Playground’ in Parma

2015 Editions Featured Magazine November 2015
The all abilities playground, which is open to the public, provides ramps, a “cruiser,” which is a wheelchair accessible motion glider, and adapted swings. A committee of volunteers collaborated with the city of Parma to build the playground at James Day Park. ...
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Flu Facts for This Season

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Flu season can start as early as October and last through March. As seasonal influenza arrives again in Northeast Ohio, Dr. Walter Vieweg, occupational physician at Lake Health System, advises readers on how to help prevent the virus from invading their households. ...
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Tribe Holiday Six Packs

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The Cleveland Indians are offering Holiday Six Packs to catch Indians baseball this summer. Choose a Friday pack to enjoy your fill of Sugardale Dollar Dogs and fireworks or pick a Sunday pack, which is perfect for families to take part in KeyBank Kids Fun Days. If you buy your pack by Nov. 25, you'll also get access to purchase Opening Day tickets as part of an exclusive presale. ...
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Election Day Fun with 5 Pinterest Ideas

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Election Day is tomorrow, Nov. 3. While parents weigh in on the issues at the polls, kids can learn about the importance of voting. Here are some simple ideas to help the little ones in your family understand this patriotic duty. ...
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Parent Tip of the Week: CDC’s “Safe Halloween” Tips

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Are your kids thinking about going trick-or-treating this Saturday? This is a great time of year for your kids to get creative with their costumes and be active by walking around the neighborhood. The Centers for Disease Control provides these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for all. ...
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Become a Learning Hero with These Parent Resources

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The Ohio PTA and National PTA are promoting a way for parents to take charge of their child’s learning in school. BeALearningHero.org provides important education tools and information on specific grade requirements and more. ...
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Pull These Books off the Shelves in October

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Cozy up in your favorite place and explore the wonders of books with your child. From infants to teenagers, here are a few seasonal suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. Also, check out local author Amie Longstaff's new book "Monster Motts." Northeast Ohio Parent will be giving away a signed book on our Facebook page in October. ...
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Taste of Hudson This Weekend Ups the Ante on Family-Fun Attractions

September 2015
Taste of Hudson, Sept. 6-7, offers more than 110 different tented attractions, free live music and high-end food. It has activities for both adults and kids. The Primrose Clocktower Green, across from the Main Street Shops, and The Akron Children’s Hospital Activity Green are two places the little ones can play. Also on the green, you can find Little Tikes Land, a yearly space where kids can test out the latest play equipment and toys. Check out this year's attractions for the family and how you can celebrate Labor Day weekend in Hudson. ...
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Plans are underway for The Children’s Museum of Cleveland’s Renovation

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The Children’s Museum of Cleveland will close its University Circle facility on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 and begin to serve the area through a dynamic series of programs held throughout the community until the time when the renovation in Midtown is complete and the museum is ready to open its new home to visitors. ...
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