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Dad Matters: Parenting Advice from a Cartoonist & the Descendants Corollary

By Jason Lea
April 10, 2026
Jason Lea, dad columnist, shares that parents might not always like what their kids are into, but finds a way to meet in the middle. ...
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Kids Learn to Explore Nature and Protect the Environment at Summer Camp

By Ginny McCabe
April 10, 2026
Kids can receive an outdoor education at camp while learning the importance of environmental stewardship. Not only can youth have a positive experience with nature, they can learn practical skills that will help them care for the environment.  ...
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2026 Earth Day Events in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 9, 2026
With these events happening in the greater Cleveland/Akron area, your family can have fun while helping the planet. Check the list to find an activity around the region. ...
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Editor’s Note: Fill Your Nature Bucket

By Angela Gartner
April 8, 2026
Memories of a worm invasion have our editor, Angela Gartner, thinking about all the ways we can help our children embrace nature this season. ...
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30 Basic Things Kids Need to Know Before Going to Camp

By Angela Gartner
April 6, 2026
If your kids are signed up for camp or you are in the process of finding a summer program for your child, it’s time to start preparing. It’s important that anytime you send your child to a new environment, whether at a day or overnight program, there are skills they need to brush up on. ...
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7 Fun and Simple DIY Ideas for Birthday Parties at Home

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
April 4, 2026
These days, the “Pinterest-worthy” displays we see on social media can make parents feel like simple isn’t special. Kids won’t remember perfection, but they’ll remember how much fun they had. A party at home can be more personal and relaxed — and just as memorable.   ...
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Preparing Your Child With Disabilities for Summer Camp

By Angela Gartner
April 2, 2026

For mom Jessica Kepich, of Parma, finding a summer program for her son Max, 7, who has autism and is nonverbal, is a big relief.  read more

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Recipe of the Month: Carrot Cake Snack Bars

By Melissa Koski Carney
April 1, 2026
These bars pack all the springtime carrot-cake flavor into a lighter, everyday bar. They’re lightly sweetened, great for breakfast or snacks, and you can add a simple Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting if you want them to feel like an extra treat. ...
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Read the 2026 Northeast Ohio Parent Camp and Summer Programs Guide

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 31, 2026
Read the 2026 spring edition of our Camp and Summer Programs Guide to help you plan your children’s summer adventures. It also includes listings of area camps and summer programs. ...
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Read the April 2026 Issue of Northeast Ohio Parent

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 31, 2026
The April issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! We help your family prepare for the summer camp season, set technology boundaries and enjoy spring STEM fun, plus find new tech products for parents and babies, and more! ...
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