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We all know that moms wear many “hats.” When one of the “hats” is being an essential worker — especially over the last year — that mom deserves to be recognized and celebrated. “Hats off” to Jennifer DiGeronimo, mom and nurse manager of obstetrics at Lake Health, in this month’s Northeast Ohio Parent profile. ...

The May issue also features a City of Solon Community Focus! Learn more about this community through the eyes of residents, city officials, schools and businesses. ...

Get ready for the warm season by checking out these regional activities, toddler games and playground safety, explore Ohio’s destinations, summer gadgets and more! ...

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The May issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands or view the digital edition. It includes the Summer Fun Guide, last chance for summer camp & programs, local happenings throughout the region, Mother's Day fun and more! ...

This year, we sent out a call for readers to nominate teachers whom they wanted to thank for going above and beyond. While we only can feature a few of them, we also want to express our appreciation to all teachers — and to our readers who took the time to support their educators. ...

Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 9. Make the mother figure in your life feel special by treating her to some of these events happening throughout the greater Cleveland/Akron area. From flowers and crafts to free admission to local attractions for moms, plan to spend time at these family-friendly activities. ...

Visit these events in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area, whether in-person or virtually, for storytimes, crafts and other fun activities for young children. ...

If you’re familiar with special education, you’re well-acquainted with the term IEP — Individualized Education Program, but you may not know exactly how a properly-implemented IEP can benefit your child. Matt Christensen, a seventh-grade intervention specialist at Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst shares with us what an enjoyable, effective IEP experience can look like. ...

With teens and tweens having normal stressors such as grades, social relationships and seeking independence from parents, the pandemic has brought on an additional worry. Dr. Laura Gerak, director of clinical psychology and pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, provides some ways parents can talk to their children and check on their mental health. ...