aParently Speaking Advice

Miriam Conner is the voice behind aParently Speaking, the podcast from Northeast Ohio Parent where parenting gets honest, insightful, and fun. She brings 28 years of teaching experience—from middle school to college—and a master’s degree in education to the table. A proud Northeast Ohio native, Miriam lives there with her husband and their three kids, who provide plenty of inspiration (and material) for her episodes.

I am not a crier. I like to laugh and be happy. My usual response to most things whether happy, sad, mad, etc. is to crack a joke and laugh. No, I do not want to know what that means about me. For ... Read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and one of the most wonderful places to see some amazing lights with your family is Kennywood. Kennywood is an amusement park in West Mifflin, Pa. In the ... Read more

January rolls around so quickly every year and if you’re like me, I think I need to do a better job with eating healthy, working out consistently, saying no more often, etc. Maybe this year, you eve... Read more

Your child has been playing a sport for years. You have invested so.much.money. They've played on numerous teams that have involved traveling all over the world ( or so it seemed) and you have visions... Read more