2021 Editions

If you plan to hit the road this summer, consider ways to avoid fast food by making your own munchies for the road. It saves time and money, lets you make fewer stops, and breaks up the boredom of long car rides. Plus eating nutritious foods is healthier. Whether you are traveling in an RV or a car, here are some tips for the best foods to pack that the whole family will enjoy — and that will keep you on the road longer. ...

Don’t feel you need to travel the Pacific Coast Highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway or any of the other famed roads throughout America. Start planning a summer road trip in Ohio and its surrounding states. Within a few hours’ drive, the whole family can spend the day at these unique attractions. ...

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While visiting a college might look different this year, it’s still an important part of the search process. The timing can vary due to the family’s schedule and visiting schools takes planning. We provide your family with some tips on when to start planning, the best times to visit and how to get important questions answered. ...

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The June/July issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands or view the digital edition. It includes ways to hit the road with your family this season, 2021 winners of the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice awards, planning a college visit, local festivals and happenings throughout the region, Father’s Day fun and more! ...

In the beginning of summer, it seems like days of limitless possibility stretch before us. But it won't be long before choruses of “I’m bored” start to echo throughout the house. Keep your kids — and yourself — entertained with these fun ideas, with a few extra ideas thrown in for good measure. ...

The season is just beginning to heat up. There's plenty of ways to kick off summer with family-friendly adventures. Take a staycation by visiting your local zoo, heading out to nature trails, or enjoying the area's many museums and centers. This year, make it a priority to spend time exploring all the region has to offer. ...

After the pandemic stole last summer, we’re finally starting to emerge into something resembling a normal world. We’ve all had a little cabin fever, and we’re more than ready to go exploring again. Here are some places throughout the state to scratch that itch to get away. ...

The Camp and Summer Programs issues February through May featured easily digestible Camp Grids. Parents can find listings of area camps and summer programs for overnight, day, sports, academic, arts and STEM. Find the camp options that best fit your child. ...