December 2022

It’s cold outside and nobody likes driving in the snow, but the winter also gives us moments to cherish. Northeast Ohio Parent Dad blogger Jason Lea shares some of his favorite things about the coldest season. ...

Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience of helping her kids learn the lessons of the meaning of money and working towards goals. ...

Lights For Kids founder Olivia Messina of Solon hopes to make things a little better for children during a hospital stay. The nonprofit seeks to create a comfortable experience through donations such as string lights for kids to decorate their rooms or other joy-bringing items used by child life specialists, which help distract children from the pain of medical procedures.  ...

It’s common for kids to experience fears. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams from Akron Children’s Hospital provides some tips. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner reflects on the holiday season and what she's looking forward to in 2023. ...

Looking for last minute gifts? Here's 50 ideas for babies, kids, tween, teens and even you, parents! ...

Hanukkah begins on December 18 through December 26. Families can add these festive ideas to their list of ways to commemorate the Chanukah season. ...

Take a walk or cruise through dazzling holiday lights. Here's a list of some of the biggest and brightest displays in Northeast Ohio. ...

Looking to get your kids engaged — with science, art, physical activity or other interests — while they are out of school during winter break? Consider the following winter break camps and programs in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...

Join the Cleveland Public Library’s Cleveland READS! The goal of the city-wide reading campaign is to get Clevelanders to read 1 million books and/or minutes in 2023. To help you prepare for the reading campaign, the library recommends a few books for your family to cozy up to this holiday season. ...