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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is extending the popular Asian Lantern Festival through September 17. Also, it announced the return of Wild Ride, a one-night-only event on Sept. 18 where guests can ride their bike through the zoo after-hours to experience the illuminated lanterns.   ...

Can you believe it? Northeast Ohio Parent celebrates our 100th print issue in August. The editorial staff has featured several Northeast Ohio families and children since our first issue in 2014. We decided to pick a few to follow up with, but it was difficult as there are many wonderful stories we’ve covered in the region. ...

The first day of school is right around the corner, and a lot of kids might have a hard time waking up – especially if they didn’t have a regular sleep schedule over the summer. Dr. Brian Chen, sleep specialist for Cleveland Clinic, has some tips to get back to a sleep routine. ...

Fill your final weeks of summer with these fun activities and events in Northeast Ohio. Touch a truck, visit a pop-up petting zoo, indulge in ice cream and more!   ...

With the recent formula shortage, newly pregnant moms, whether it’s their first or third child, might be weighing their infant feeding choices carefully. Some who thought breastfeeding wouldn’t be an option, could now be choosing it exclusively. ...

Sponsored Content: The Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 5, and continues through Sunday, August 7. For the last seven years, Ohio’s sales tax holiday has ushered in back-to-school season throughout the state. This year, Great Northern Mall is once again adding to the fun with a weekend full of special events and unique experiences for shoppers. ...

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. ...