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Jason Lea
Jason Lea has a son, daughter, and a full-time job at the Mentor Public Library. He also blogs for Northeast Ohio Parent in his nonexistent free time. You can find this East-sider on Twitter at @jasonmarklea or read his blog at northeastohioparent.com/bloggers.

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Dad Matters: Welcome to the Usher Scale

By Jason Lea
14 days ago
2026 Editions June/July 2026 Magazine Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist and blogger, uses what he calls “The Usher Scale” to guide his and his kids’ entertainment choices. ...
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Dad Matters: Parenting Advice from a Cartoonist & the Descendants Corollary

By Jason Lea
April 10, 2026
2026 Editions April 2026 Dads Magazine Parenting
Jason Lea, dad columnist, shares that parents might not always like what their kids are into, but finds a way to meet in the middle. ...
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Dad Matters: Root Compaction & Fun Dads

By Jason Lea
July 10, 2023
2023 Editions June/July 2023 Magazine Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist, shares how a recent trip to the Holden Arboretum reminded him that fun can still happen even when things don't go as planned. ...
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Dad Matters: Sappily Ever After

By Jason Lea
April 16, 2023
2023 Editions March 2023 Parenting
It's maple syrup season in Ohio and Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, shares his family's tradition with this sweet condiment. ...
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#DadMatters: 10 Reasons to Tolerate the Winter

By Jason Lea
December 26, 2022
2022 Editions December 2022 Magazine Parenting Uncategorized
It’s cold outside and nobody likes driving in the snow, but the winter also gives us moments to cherish. Northeast Ohio Parent Dad blogger Jason Lea shares some of his favorite things about the coldest season. ...
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Dad Matters: Give to Yourself

By Jason Lea
September 19, 2022
Ages & Stages Magazine Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist, shares how Shel Silverstein’s classic book “The Giving Tree” should inspire parents to “give to themselves” once in a while. ...
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Dad Matters: Ditching Your Training Wheels

By Jason Lea
June 27, 2022
Ages & Stages Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, never learned how to ride a bike as a kid, but he recently had to teach his son this skill. Lea shared his experience and a few things he learned in the process, too. ...
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Dad Matters: Everybody Get Your Stroll On

By Jason Lea
April 13, 2022
Featured Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, has a travel trip for readers. Get a stroller. Or a wagon. Something with wheels. Bring one. Rent one. He shares why it's important. ...
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Dad Matters: I Will Never Be Bluey’s Dad

By Jason Lea
January 12, 2022
2022 Editions January 2022 Magazine Parenting
Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist Jason Lea shares why it can be difficult for parents to emulate the activities of “Bluey’s Dad” from the popular children's TV series. ...
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Dad Matters: Enjoying COVID-Mas

By Jason Lea
December 20, 2021
Parenting
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad Matters columnist, shares practical advice for the second year celebrating Christmas with COVID to help you have a Merry Christmas. ...
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