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Shared Family Adventure

By Angela Gartner
5 days ago

I was on top of the world when the digital test said “pregnant” for my first child. I remember immediately feeling different and happy. That was our first attempt and

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Recipe of the Month: Lemon Bars

By Melissa Koski Carney
7 days ago
Summer is truly the best time of year to enjoy fruity desserts. These lemon bars are the kind of dessert that looks and tastes like something you would pick up at a neighborhood bakery, but they are surprisingly easy to make at home. ...
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Why Are Kids So Obsessed with Squishy Toys?

By Lori Orlinsky
11 days ago
If you’ve stepped foot in a carpool line or your own living room lately, you’ve probably seen it: kids squeezing, squishing and obsessing over toys like NeeDoh. It might look like a passing trend, but according to experts, there’s a lot more going on beneath the squish. ...
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6 Teen-Friendly Day Trips in Northeast Ohio

By Raegan Ochall
13 days ago

What can parents do to ensure their teen has a summer filled with trips and activities they will actually enjoy? Finding destinations the whole family can agree on is not

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Dad Matters: Welcome to the Usher Scale

By Jason Lea
14 days ago
Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist and blogger, uses what he calls “The Usher Scale” to guide his and his kids’ entertainment choices. ...
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Backyard Play Days

By Elena Epstein
14 days ago

Stay home, splash around and have some lawn fun this summer. National Parenting Product Awards provides readers with options for water play and dry backyard activities for the whole family

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Read 2026 Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Fun Guide

By Angela Gartner
16 days ago
Get ready for the summer season by checking out the hottest new toys for backyard play days, teen-friendly staycations, and more. Also, find listings of summer festivals and special events! ...
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2026 Northeast Ohio Summer Festivals & Special Events

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
17 days ago
All summer long, family-friendly festivals abound in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Find your family’s next weekend activity with this list of Northeast Ohio summer festivals. ...
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Plan a Pet-Friendly Summer Road Trip

By Denise Koeth
17 days ago
Planning a summer getaway often starts with a difficult question: Who will watch the pets while the family is away? Increasingly, for many families the answer is simply to bring them along. Fortunately, there are many pet-friendly destinations within a short drive of Northeast Ohio. We provide some inspiration to help you plan a one-tank trip for the entire family — pets included. ...
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How to Fix Summer Boo-Boos

By Lori Orlinsky
17 days ago

Summer is filled with bike rides, pool days, playground adventures and backyard fun. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of scraped knees, bug bites, sunburns and the occasional trip to

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