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Early Exploration is the Best Strategy for Summer Camp Success

By Raegan Ochall
1 day ago
Continuing to explore camp options early and find a program your child is truly interested in comes with many benefits. It provides more choices and a variety of options to match exactly what your child wants their summer camp experience to look like. ...
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Akron Zoo Welcomes Two Mountain Lion Cubs

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
2 days ago
The Akron Zoo is introducing a new species, mountain lions, for the first time. The two female cubs are estimated to be five months old. The cubs are currently acclimating to their new home behind the scenes and will make their public debut in the coming months. ...
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Mapping Out Summer Camps and Programs for the Year Ahead

By Angela Gartner
3 days ago
If you haven’t discussed camp with your child, start now. It’s never too early to start thinking about camp and deciding if it’s the right fit for your child. ...
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Why Kids Latch Onto the Latest Trends

By Lori Orlinsky
7 days ago
We spoke with Dr. Sarah Love, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, who says trends are far more than fun. They’re tied to the very real work kids are doing as they figure out who they are. ...
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Reading Room: January 2026 Book Picks for Kids

By Lori Orlinsky
7 days ago
New year, new books! Here’s what is on our to-be-read pile this month. ...
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Recipe of the Month: One-Pot Chicken Taco Soup

By Melissa Koski Carney
15 days ago
When the weather’s cold and the days are busy, who doesn’t love a comforting bowl of soup? This soup is hearty, flavorful and somehow even better the next day — perfect for making ahead on a Sunday and enjoying throughout the week. ...
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Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Most Borrowed Kids’ Books in 2025

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
17 days ago
At Cuyahoga County Public Library, librarians pay close attention to what’s trending, to what authors are breaking new ground, to which stories are resonating and to what the communities can’t get enough of. See what books were on the most borrowed list. ...
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Winter Wonder Days at Great Lakes Science Center

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
18 days ago
Winter Wonder Days at the Great Lakes Science Center runs now through January 2, featuring daily holiday-themed programming such as fire-and-ice shows, carpet skating, gingerbread scavenger hunts, icy experiments and more. ...
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Why Do Toddlers Say “No”?

By Lori Orlinsky
December 15, 2025
If you’ve spent any time around a toddler, you’ve likely heard one word more than any other: “No!” From refusing to get dressed to pushing back at bedtime, that tiny two-letter word can make a big appearance in daily life — and it turns out, it’s an important part of growing up. ...
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Cleveland Charge Ticket Giveaway

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
December 12, 2025
We've teamed up with the Cleveland Charge to give away five family 4-packs of tickets to watch them take on the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Public Hall.  It's First Responders Night and the first 1,500 fans receive a hooded jersey. ...
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