Parenting

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney of "I Crashed the Web" shares what she's learned when completing a reading challenge in 2021 and how you can back into reading, along with books to get you started. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Michelle Dickstein, life coach, shares her experience in the role of caretaker in a COVID quarantine home. ...

When it comes to family game night, it’s easy to just dust off the tried-and-true from your closet. After all, those classic board games have their charms — and, for many, a nostalgic kick. When you’re tired of sliding down chutes, climbing up ladders and trudging through Candyland, but still want face-to-face play time with your kids, consider these terrific new alternatives for tabletop fun. ...

Angela Gartner, editor at Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, reflects on family, especially during this difficult COVID-19 pandemic, and as 2021 ends and a new year begins. ...

If you are struggling to find the perfect present for your loved one this holiday season, try not to worry. There are plenty of great ideas out there and the best part is that many of them won’t cost you a dime. ...

Jason Lea, Northeast Ohio Parent Dad Matters columnist, shares practical advice for the second year celebrating Christmas with COVID to help you have a Merry Christmas. ...

Whether they’re crystal clear or neon-bright, pacifiers are the modern baby’s accessory of choice. Thanks to studies showing that they reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), most pediatricians have given pacifiers the green light. Unfortunately, pacifiers often become a habit that overstays its welcome. Here are some ways help break the pacifier routine. ...

Each month, Northeast Ohio Bloggers share their favorite – tried and true – recipes. Here are the December picks from appetizers, side dishes to deserts.  ...

The National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) brings something for everyone on your list, including books for a kinder world, toys focused on creative play and learning, games for family night, cuddly friends, outdoor time and baby fun. ...

The sky’s the limit when it comes to kids’ creativity. Imaginative or pretend play is important for young kids, because it encourages inventiveness, originality, and learning. Create a play environment that sparks creativity in your home. ...