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Last Chance: Vote for Your Favorites in the 2020 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 26, 2020
Today is the LAST DAY to vote for your favorites in our annual awards contest, which focuses on everything family-friendly in the region! Don't forget: by casting your vote and helping us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio, you'll be entered to win a great local prize. ...
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Takeout Tuesday: A Tasty Way to Support Local Restaurants 

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 26, 2020

Does your family miss going out to eat in area restaurants? Consider ordering takeout and recreating a restaurant dining experience at home: parents can take a night off from meal

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10 Things to Pack for Summer Camp (and 5 to Leave at Home)

By Heather Tunstall
April 21, 2020

There may still be a chill in the air here in Northeast Ohio, but believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about packing for summer camp. You don’t

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K-12 Schools in Ohio to Remain Closed for Remainder of 2019-20 Academic Year

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 20, 2020

Governor Mike DeWine announced today that K-12 schools in Ohio will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year. read more

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Camp Isn’t Just for Kids

By Marisa Palmieri Shugrue
April 15, 2020
Hey parents, when was the last time you rode a horse, challenged yourself on a high ropes course or took a canoe out on a lake? Whether your answer is “Never!” or “Way back when I went to camp as a kid,” family camp may be the opportunity you’re looking for to try something new and reconnect with your spouse and children. Many summer camps in and around Northeast Ohio cater to families several times a year by offering family camps. ...
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7 Reasons to Send Your child to Camp

By Mary Ann Blair
April 8, 2020

With summer calendars quickly filling up, it can be hard to try and squeeze in one more thing. However, if you have never sent your kids to a summer

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Rising to the Challenge: Girl Scouts Never Stops!

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 4, 2020
While many youth-serving organizations cannot engage their members without an in-person experience, Girl Scouts can. Its program resources are available online, its troops are meeting at a distance, and its Girl Scout families and volunteers are connecting with each other using virtual conferencing platforms and social media. ...
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At-Home Classes, Lessons and Education Resources for Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 30, 2020
Schools are closed as part of Gov. DeWine’s stay-at-home order, resulting in many parents having to oversee their children's school lessons at home — or searching for resources to supplement their education. From local schools and attractions to national companies and nonprofits, there are many sources of supplemental lessons and programming for kids of all ages. Keep your kids learning while at home with these resources. ...
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Digital Offerings From Northeast Ohio Libraries

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 29, 2020
Libraries may be closed as part of Gov. DeWine’s stay-at-home order, but many in the greater Cleveland/Akron area continue to offer digital programming as usual — and some have added more offerings or made it possible to apply for library cards online.  ...
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aParently Speaking LIVE: At-Home Activities and Schedules for Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 28, 2020
In this new video format, aParently Speaking host Miriam Conner speaks live with Kristin Gambaccini, mom of eight and the blogger behind Perfectly Destressed. The two discuss how they're parenting amid COVID-19 concerns, including ways to keep their kids entertained and how to find a schedule that works. ...
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