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Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings in the region. ...

Taking in a live theatrical performance with your child will create a cherished memory and lay the foundation for a life-long love of live performances. Here’s a few tips to help make sure your first trip to the theater is a positive one.   ...

The new school year has finally arrived and that means it’s time for parents to start packing lunches again. So how can you make something that’s quick and easy, but also nutritious? Evelyn Benden, pediatric registered dietitian for Cleveland Clinic Children’s shares a few lunchbox ideas. ...

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The 2022 September issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check our Elementary Education Guide and school open houses — Plus, tips for taking your child to their first theater performance, getting ready for all things fall, things to do and more!  We also take a visit to Aurora and find out why families love this Portage county town.  ...

It’s the end of August, and that means the lounge days of the summer are almost over. We're heading back into our cars for drop-off, pick-up, after school activities, parent-teacher meetings, and then at-home homework and go-to-sleep battles. Northeast Ohio Parent Editor, Angela Gartner shares a few tips on how to start the year off right. ...

Need some ideas to play at-home with your preschoolers? Here are game and product ideas from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA), which evaluates and tests all these play-ready for families.  ...

Starting preschool is a big milestone for your child, so it’s understandable if you’re feeling a little nervous about the transition. Here’s what you can do to prepare your little one — and yourself — for the big day. ...

Choosing whether to send your preschooler to full-time or part-time preschool is challenging. We take a look at the difference between the two and how to decide what's best for your child. ...

Sara Carnes, Northeast Ohio Parent columnist, shares a few back to school prompt questions to gauge how your kids are feeling about the new school year. ...