2026 Editions

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. ...

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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Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad columnist and blogger, uses what he calls “The Usher Scale” to guide his and his kids’ entertainment choices. ...

Check out the hottest new toys for backyard play days, discover teen-friendly staycation ideas, learn how to handle common summer boo-boos, and more. Plus, find an extensive list of summer fun opportunities throughout the region. ...

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. ...

There are fathers who’ve been there and are trying to create opportunities for dads to connect and talk about the kind of parenting issues that matter to them. These small communities are where fathers find support, friendship, and honest conversations about modern fatherhood. ...

We reveal the winners and runners-up in our annual Parent Choice Awards, offer pet-friendly road trip ideas, and share ways that dads can find connection and support. Also, find our usual listings of area happenings and special events! ...

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Summer break is here. For teens, that means endless beach days, hanging with friends and no homework. But it’s also a perfect time to tap into their strengths and do something meaningful. Find out how to entice them off the couch and away from their screens. ...