We are in the Home Stretch
We are in the Home Stretch I have to admit, this school year wasn’t as stressful as last year. My oldest son has been doing well in school (straight As for the first time! I know, I have to brag ... Read more
Mother’s Day Edition: Motherhood expectations vs. reality
Motherhood is different for everyone, yet very similar in a lot of ways. In recognition of this Mother’s Day, I asked some friends and family members their thoughts on motherhood, before and after t... Read more
I'm Judging You
I know. We aren’t supposed to admit that we judge other people. But guess what? I judge people all the time. And because I have two small children, I’m often judging other Moms. I’m not talkin... Read more
5 Things I Never Tell Other Parents
Parents love telling other parents what to do, almost as much as they love their own kids. But here are five things I never say to another parent: “You don’t breastfeed?” I�... Read more
A Space for Real Parents
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I'm looking forward to a conversation with fellow "real" parents. Before I get into that, let me start with a few basics: I'm Stephanie, a 30-something newish mom (I... Read more
On the Town Survival Guide: Cedar Point
As I mentioned when we first met, I love getting out and about to explore the Northeast Ohio region with my son. And while sometimes I can be ambitious in where I undertake to go with him, I’ve lear... Read more
What Surprised Me About the IEP Process
We recently went through the process of getting an Individualized Education Program for one of our sons. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom I was a teacher so I had been in IEP meetings before but hav... Read more
The Power of 'Touch' at the Akron Art Museum
I love getting up close and personal with art. As my husband can attest, I’ve been told by museum staff on two separate occasions to back away from a painting. (Of course I wasn't going to touch the... Read more
Getting to Know You (and Me)
Hi! I’m Jen, also known in the social media world as Why CLE. I’m so excited to be the newest addition to the Northeast Ohio Parent blogging team! I’ve been getting great tips from Northeast ... Read more
I'm New Here
Hi! I’m Reneé and not only am I a new Northeast Ohio Parent blogger, but I’m a new blogger in general. This is literally my first blog ever written. I’ve always thought about writing a blog but... Read more
