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Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, reflects on a few things she would tell her “younger self” as a parent, especially as her daughters continue to grow as a tween and adult. She names five things that she could have done differently and hopes it will be helpful for readers. ...

More than 12,334 school gardening programs around the country support classroom curricula and build healthy eating habits. With farm-to-table rooted in the public domain, farm-to-school programs are growing in new ways.  ...

The region’s park systems have many offerings for families. Travel to one of their nature centers and farms, which often provide an in-depth look at the park’s history, animals, and interactive exhibits for all ages to enjoy. There are also plenty of outdoor activities around or near the centers. Here are 50 ways to make the most of your time outdoors. ...

How can you brighten the day of a lady who shines her light on everyone around her? Who knows moms better than a mom? We talked to local mom makers who share their favorite confidence-boosting, joy-inducing gifts for the moms in your life. ...

Get ready for the season by checking out these regional activities, beach fun, 50 ways to explore the park systems, summer helmet safety and help to navigate screen time for the kids. ...

The ‘Youth Speak Out,’ essay writing contest for students, and Youth Sing Out, songwriting for classrooms provides scholarships and grants for middle school and high school students, and their schools. ...

Still looking for a camp and summer program adventure for your child? We have plenty of options, including day, overnight, sports, outdoor fun, fishing, academic, STEM, robotics, film making, animal care and nature, arts, theatre and more! ...

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The May 2022 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! It features the 2022 Summer Fun Guide, a pull-out guide to help you plan your family's summer travel and local activities. It also includes gifts for moms, ways to plan your graduation party, a salute to teachers and plenty of things to do for the whole family. ...

When it comes to having a healthy baby, there are many aspects of a child’s health that parents and caregivers need to know. We spoke with two area pediatricians who shared insight on some of the latest health trends for babies and ways we can keep our babies healthy. ...