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Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar, of "Green Family-in-Training," shares with us how to make your laundry more eco-friendly. From reducing your wash loads to efficient drying tips, here are ways to save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint. ...

The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Through March 19, nominate your favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a fantastic local prize! ...

Open house events are ideal for parents and students to ask questions, meet faculty and see if a particular school is the right fit. Private and other schools all across Northeast Ohio offer families many opportunities to visit their campuses. ...

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out the list below for books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Be sure to check back as we add more books each month.  ...

From day camps to overnight camps, summer programs have been a staple in many families’ lives. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, kids had to stay close to home, many on their screens, not seeing friends or doing typical activities. Now, with the return of camp season in 2021, camp program directors have been preparing for a "new normal" and the extra mental health issues that could arise. ...

Local libraries and other family-friendly organizations in the region are offering activities for kids from the comfort of their own homes. Children can sing, dance, listen to a story, do crafts and socialize in these fun, virtual February events. ...

A guide to help you plan your children's summer adventures in 2021. It also includes listings of area camps and summer programs and an easily digestible Camp Grid, so you can begin your search right now. ...

Time to refresh with beauty, fitness and heart health tips. Learn how to get fit virtually, how to keep yourself looking and feeling younger, and see some creative and romantic ideas for at-home Valentine’s Day dates. Forget about the cold and snow and instead focus on the fun in February. ...

Keep the kids entertained on their day off from school — and learn something new in the process — with these Presidents Day activities throughout the region. Whether it’s indoors, outdoors or from the comfort of your own home, there's plenty of fun happening. ...

While the COVID-19 pandemic kept things closed in Northeast Ohio, many family-friendly places and attractions have opened their doors, either virtually or in-person. We list museums, historical sites and tours, nature and science centers, zoos, parks and other attractions that have offerings and other popular sites that are temporary closed for the season. ...