Featured

For next three weeks, people around the U.S. will be staying close to home due to government and public response to coronavirus (COVID-19). In Ohio, with schools closed and also many businesses, families will be looking for at-home learning and activities. There are many organizations during this shutdown that are still offering resources. ...

With the kids out of school for a few weeks, parents everywhere are looking for entertainment options. If you didn’t stock up on kids' activities and craft supplies, fear not — we searched Amazon and came up with the following top-rated kids’ craft kits for under $20. ...

With kids out of school due to Gov. Mike DeWine's order amid COVID-19 precautions, kids — and parents — will be looking for ways to stay entertained. Check out these 50 ways to help combat cabin fever and get your kids through until they return to school. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of Grown and Flown, a website for parents of teens and college students. Listen as they discuss signs of overparenting, stress and anxiety in teens, and things your teen needs to know to prepare for college. ...

As the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” That goes for all of us, no matter how young or how tiny. So why not give your baby the very best — and save some money while you’re at it? Find tips, tricks and recipes for easy homemade baby food. ...

Thinking about fun at summer camp might conjure up activities like archery, canoeing, crafts, swimming or hiking. But for many campers in Northeast Ohio, summer camp isn’t summer camp unless there are animals. Whether learning to ride a horse or wrangling a goat, shearing a sheep or snuggling with a bunny, summer camps in the region have plenty of opportunities for your family to get back to nature. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent earned a total of six gold, three silver and one bronze award for its editorial content and design at the Parenting Media Association’s annual convention and awards ceremony, held last week in St. Petersburg, Fla. ...

With all that's been going on, we know everyone's been a little bit...distracted. That's why we've extended the nomination period for this year's Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. Through March 27, nominate your favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more, and you'll be entered to win tickets to Cedar Point! ...

Kids just aren’t using text messages to communicate with friends; instead, there are many social apps to download — for chatting, sharing videos and photos, or playing games. As a parent, do you know what your kids are using? We provide some popular communication apps, how kids are using them and ways parents can monitor what their kids are up to online.  ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks about the topic of bullying with licensed school psychologist and mother of four Jess Nagy, who shares tips for parents, as well as some signs a child is being bullied, indications they might be bullying others, and more. ...