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Greater Cleveland Aquarium Kicks Off ‘Fin Fest’ on Sunday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

August 4, 2020

Believing there’s much more to revere than fear when it comes to sharks, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium is putting a week-long spotlight on these creatures from August 9-16 as part of its annual Fin Fest celebration. ...

Pinecrest School Supply Drive Supports Local Foster Children

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

August 4, 2020

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Taking place at the same time as Ohio's sales tax holiday this weekend, Pinecrest is hosting a Drive-Thru Back to School Drive to collect school supplies to help fulfill a vital need for foster children in the Cleveland area through Fostering Hope. ...

Virtual Hike: Crayfish vs. Wildflowers

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

August 3, 2020

Content for Kids

Northeast Ohio naturalist Marty regularly takes kids and parents on virtual adventures through the “Nature Challenge” video series on his YouTube channel. In this video, he leads a summer exploration of wet habitats for wildlife, including a wild crayfish catch. ...

Milestones Autism Resources Extends 2020 Virtual National Conference

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

August 2, 2020

Parenting Special Needs Things to do

Milestones Autism Resources is providing extended access to its 2020 National Autism Conference through August 31 for existing registrants and those still interested in registering. ...

Crocker Kids Virtual is Back for a Creative Break This Summer

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 31, 2020

Featured Things to do

Crocker Park is partnering with Northeast Ohio Parent and Lake Ridge Academy to bring back the popular summer event series, Crocker Kids. This year, the event series is going virtual, inviting children to log on to Crocker Park’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a fun and educational class with stores and restaurants inside Crocker Park. ...

View the August 2020 Edition of Northeast Ohio Parent

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 30, 2020

2020 Editions August 2020 Magazine

This month, we reveal the winners and finalists in our fifth annual Parent Choice Awards. We also focus on family-friendly local restaurants, experiences in the arts, and education topics like easing back-to-school anxiety, preparing for online learning, and everyday ways to teach and have fun with your baby. ...

Cafe O’Play Adds New Services for Parents Working From Home

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 29, 2020

Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic

Cafe O'Play has added new services to assist parents who are juggling childcare and work. Its Work With Care and Second Eye services provide enrichment and supervision to children of varying ages while parents work, visit with friends or catch up on projects. ...

Pinstripes Accepting Nominations in ‘Hometown Heroes Contest’

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 29, 2020

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Nominations are being accepted for hometown heroes who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. One winner will receive a year of free bowling and/or bocce and a $250 dining credit at Pinstripes. ...

Grants to Enhance Towpath Trail, Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 29, 2020

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The Ohio & Erie Canalway Association has awarded $603,830 to 16 regional organizations for projects and programs within the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, which includes Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties. ...

DeWine: Ohio Childcare Providers May Return to Normal Class Sizes

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 28, 2020

Featured Parenting Parenting Through the Pandemic

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that childcare providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on August 9, 2020. read more

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