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Looking for some great reads for your kids? Here's a list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Put these on your library wish list or gift them to someone you know. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the birth of a female Eastern black rhino calf on July 9. The birth is an important one for the species as Eastern black rhinos are critically endangered with less than 750 remaining in the wild due to poaching. ...

If you’re ready to kick your family’s water adventures up a notch, you live in the right place. Northeast Ohio offers wave upon wave of water fun for all ages. Whether you’re seeking an afternoon splash pad for your baby or toddler or a thrilling getaway for your teen, you’ll find an option not too far from home.  ...

Looking for ways to foster a STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) mindset at home? After your child signs up for your local library’s summer reading program, encourage them to check out some STEAM books. STEAM books can not only improve literacy skills in children, they can also boost your child’s innate curiosity and will expose them to the vast, exciting world of science. ...

This summer, many families and friends will celebrate special occasions like birthdays or graduations, and some will just spend a few hours together after a long absence due to COVID-19. We asked the Northeast Ohio Parent bloggers to provide some recipes and crafts for the kids to try during these gatherings. ...

Explore nature and its watery habitats around the region. Whether you plan to ride, stay dry or make a bigger splash, there are plenty of program opportunities at local parks, libraries and attractions. ...

Dr. Roopa Thakur, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, shares with Northeast Ohio Parent about how lead poisoning can impact any home and the risk increases during the summer months. ...

Sponsored Content — When families decide to host an exchange student, they say “yes” to adding another person to their lives for the sure chance of having once-in-a-lifetime experiences. ...

Creating a plan to organize and save your digital photos may not be at the top of your priority list. It may even seem daunting. Mike Daugherty, Northeast Ohio Parent tech columnist shares some ways to save these family memories. ...

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. While some longtime favorites topped the ballots again this year, they’re joined by several new honorees. Find out which places were chosen as winners and finalists for 2022! ...