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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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5 Easy Ways to Store and Display Your Child’s Artwork

2024 Editions Magazine September 2024
Every week or, even daily, your child might bring home something artsy for you to put on the fridge door to be admired. Whether it’s a drawing or craft, these school projects can add up throughout the year — and even as they move from grade to grade. So, what do parents do with these projects once their fridge life has expired? Here are some tips to keep everything, without cluttering your home. ...
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Helping Your Child with Handwriting Skills

2024 Editions Magazine September 2024
From tying shoes, cutting with scissors, picking up toys and using utensils, to holding a crayon or pencil, young children are practicing fine motor skills. While many children hit these developmental milestones easily, everyone learns at their own pace. As kids begin to learn how to write, parents want to watch out for signs their child is having difficulties early on.  ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent 2024 Summer Safety Talk Series — Kids with Special Needs and Summertime

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Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Dr. Sarah Adams from Akron Children's and "Growing Up with Dr. Sarah" a podcast, they talk about children with special needs and summertime. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent 2024 Summer Safety Talk Series — Safety and Summer Travel

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Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention coalition supervisor and Dr. Susan Myers, pediatrician at Akron Children’s about how families can stay safe whether during a staycation or an out-of-town trip.  ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent 2024 Summer Safety Talk Series — Helping Kids Be Independent This Summer

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Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Dr. Zizzy Bucchieri from the Akron Children's Beachwood office about how to encourage kids of all ages to become more independent during the summer. ...
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Make a Summer “Yes” Space

2024 Editions Featured June/July 2024 Magazine
With school being out for the summer, it's a good time to teach children how to self-manage their time. However, helping to foster independence can be difficult. Here are a few ways to help promote independence at home. ...
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New Museum of Illusions Cleveland is Now Open

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All ages can explore the hands-on, educational exhibits, each make you think and will challenge your perceptions of what things really are. ...
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Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center Wins ‘Best Dermatology Practice’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

Parent Choice Awards PCA 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Here is the winner and runners-up in the “Best Dermatology Practice” category. ...
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Lakewood Public Library Wins ‘Best Library’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

Parent Choice Awards PCA 2024
The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Here is the winner and runners-up in the “Best Library” category. ...
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The Cloud Chasing Problem: Early Conversations with Teens About Vaping

2024 Editions April 2024 Magazine
According to a 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 10 percent of U.S. high school students use e-cigarettes, which remain the most commonly used tobacco product among youth. While vaping is not an easy topic to speak to your tweens and teens about, it’s an important discussion to have with them. ...
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