
Mom About Town
Denise Koeth is Digital Content Manager for Northeast Ohio Parent. She oversees content on the NortheastOhioParent.com website and manages the brand’s social media activity. Denise grew up in Northeast Ohio and she and her husband are currently raising their two boys here, making it a point to take the boys to area events, attractions and kid-friendly destinations.
Great Toys for Kids: Transportation Edition
With two young sons (currently ages 3 and 5), I’ve become somewhat of a self-proclaimed expert when it comes to toys of certain genres (dinosaurs, for example). Topping the list of interesting toys ... Read more
Cleveland Botanical Garden Glows with Festive Cheer
Glow has returned to the Cleveland Botanical Garden for the season, and it’s the perfect place to take your kids for a cozy, festive and educational outing. All the usual attractions are covered ... Read more
Parents Share their Halloween Candy Favorites
We recently held a giveaway on the Northeast Ohio Parent Facebook page for tickets to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s annual Hauntaquarium event. To enter, parents were told to share their favorite... Read more
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Now Open in Columbus
The new LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus opened last week and for LEGO-lovers of all ages, it’s worth making the short drive down to Columbus. Located inside the Easton Town Center complex, LEG... Read more
New at Kalahari Sandusky: Bugs Burrow for Little Water Lovers
Earlier this summer, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky unveiled some new features: Bugs Burrow, an outdoor waterplay area designed especially for the littlest water lovers to splash and pla... Read more
Thomas Town at Kennywood is Just a One-Tank Trip Away
When I heard about the all-new Thomas Town area opening this summer at Kennywood amusement park, located southeast of Pittsburgh in West Mifflin, Pa., I welcomed the chance to check out the kid-focuse... Read more
Update on New Exhibits, Species at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
If you haven’t visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium in a while — or especially if your family has yet to visit this local gem — now is a great time to dive in, as GCA is in the midst of comple... Read more
‘Watermelon Magic’ at Great Lakes Science Center is Mesmerizing for Young Kids
A recent visit to the Great Lakes Science Center with my 4-year-old and 2-year-old sons proved to be even more of a learning experience than it usually is. After burning off some energy at the TapeSca... Read more
Smartickles Toy Store in Medina Offers More than just Great Toys
It’s rare to find a high quality, locally-owned, brick and mortar toy store nowadays — after all, even that childhood staple, Toys R Us, couldn’t last forever. That’s why when Smartickles Toy ... Read more
A First-Timer's Impression of the I-X Indoor Amusement Park
Though I’ve lived in the greater Cleveland area for most of my life, I’d never had any experience with the I-X Indoor Amusement Park, aside from its catchy theme song (you know the one: "So cool s... Read more