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The results are in! Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. For our eighth annual contest, some perennial favorites topped the ballots once again — but they were joined by many new honorees. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in nature. ...

Enjoy the summer season with regional events and activities. Plus, kid-friendly road trip podcasts, summer cookout recipes and food safety, summer fun directory and more! ...

We caught up with Northeast Ohio native, restaurateur and musician Matt Fish and wife Jess, to talk about what they’re enjoying most about parenthood, parenting “hacks,” and their favorite family-friendly things to do. ...

There’s just something about summer’s relaxed schedule that entices families to stay up later. Luckily, Northeast Ohio has plenty to offer when it comes to family-friendly evening activities all season long. Help plan your family’s summer bucket list with these nighttime adventures. ...

Check it out on newsstands, or view the digital edition. We talked to Melt owner and musician Matt Fish about raising a family in the Cleveland suburbs. Plus, find out the the winners and runners-up in the 2023 Parent Choice Awards. We also have you covered for all things summer with the 32-page Summer Fun Guide. ...

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun this summer at Pinecrest Play Days, Crocker Kids and Fun at First and Main. These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine and our partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers. ...

Sponsored Content. Every few years, Cleveland welcomes the world’s brightest young stars of the piano world to compete in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists. Surrounding CIPC for Young Artists will be free, family-friendly events to keep you entertained with music and fun. Whether you’d like to get tickets to the Final Round performances or enjoy family-friendly musical activities, our summer events have a little something for everyone.     ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the Asian Lantern Festival will return on select nights this summer. This year’s festival will feature live acrobatic performances every hour and a variety of culturally-inspired cuisine at the Asian food market. ...

It’s that time of year... summer is almost here and that means summer vacation time. Northeast Ohio Parent columnist Sara Carnes shares a few tips on how to make traveling with kids fun and stress-free from her personal experiences. ...