2016 Editions

The start of the school year is a time filled with excitement and a little bit of nervousness, especially if your child is starting at a new school. Middle school can be a big change for many students and families. Real students reveal how the transition really works. ...

Homework may not be your child’s favorite part of the school year, but it’s no secret that completing those after-school assignments can lead to academic success. To help the students in your household develop good study habits and tackle their homework with confidence, set up at least one well-stocked study station within your home. ...

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If you need to be gluten-free or have sensitivities to those foods, sometimes it's hard figuring out what to bring to a family member or friend's gathering. Sara Carnes — morning show co-host at 95.5 The Fish and Northeast Ohio Parent columnist — helps readers learn about the experience of switching gears when told to cut items out of their normal food routines. She provides three unique ways to survive social outings with special dietary needs. ...

Anna Moyer is a Ph.D. student in human genetics and has a younger brother with Down syndrome. She created the “Your Special Chef” visual recipe website as a high school project. She provides some advice on how to make cooking fun and safe for people with special needs. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent brings you a list of the area's splash-filled fun. These parks provide interactive water play with colorful nozzles and characters for children of all ages and abilities. Have your family members grab their towels and sunscreen, and get ready to cool-off this summer with these spray parks. ...

The first annual Northeast Ohio Parent magazine 2016 Cover Kids contest received more than 140 entries. The children, ages 0-17, were broken up into categories based on age, with the most entries in the 0-3 age category. Our panel of judges — which included Parent bloggers, writers, editors and designers — had to make tough choices and it wasn’t easy choosing this year’s winners. ...

With the political season in high swing and both parties taking the stage this month — the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia — Northeast Ohio Parent and Philadelphia’s MetroKids magazine decided to come together to provide readers some insight into what kids really think. ...

With a day in Columbus full of chocolate-stuffed croissants, astronauts, lions, ice cream and more, your kids should sleep soundly on the drive back to Cleveland. Check out our itinerary to kick start your family's stay at Ohio's capital city. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent asked readers about their favorites around the region, from can’t-miss eats to family-friendly destinations. Everyone stepped up to the challenge and the responses were overwhelming. Here are the winners you chose. ...