Beyond Disney: 5 Phenomenal Animated Films for Families
Kids can survive forever on a diet of Frozen, Moana and Wreck-It Ralph, but adults — for the sake of our sanity — sometimes want to switch it up. So with all due respect to the Mouse House, he... 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
To Pre-K Parents: Take a Deep Breath, Your Kid is OK
My 4-year-old identical twins started pre-K this year, in separate classrooms. I am naturally the kind of mother who does not sweat the small stuff. As one of my friends has said, “You’re just not... Read more
An Insider’s Guide to Halloween Events in Northeast Ohio
There are a ton of Halloween events happening this month all over the greater Cleveland/Akron region. How do you know which ones are fun, which ones are scary, which ones are crazy crowded, and which ... Read more
I Don't Grocery Shop Any More (And Neither Should You!)
I don't have a cleaning lady. Or a personal chef or a gardener. But you know what I do have? Someone who does the grocery shopping for me. Now before you think I've gone all fancy on you, know t... Read more
I Traveled for the First Time With my Toddlers and Here’s What Happened
If you know me, you know I run a tight ship when it comes to my kids. Generally speaking, my kids eat at the exact same time every day (give or take 15 minutes) and take naps and go to bed at the same... Read more
Enjoying Living in Downtown Cleveland With Young Children
Last month, I shared a few important things to look for if you’re considering living in downtown Cleveland with a baby or young child. Now, it’s time for the fun stuff — once you’ve found a pl... Read more
Last Year's Halloween Candy: Toss or Treat?
When my family relocated to Lyndhurst a few years ago, I was absolutely thrilled about two things: (1) living in a Pizza Hut delivery zone for the first time in my adult life and (2) trick-or-treating... 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
10 Tips for Family Trips to Sesame Place
My family’s fresh back from Sesame Place – a Sesame Street theme park near Philadelphia – and I have some tips gleaned from my personal experience. May you find them useful should your famil... Read more
