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Why do Siblings Annoy Each Other?

By Lori Orlinsky
April 29, 2026
If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development. ...
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Maltz Museum Announces Winners of 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 26, 2026
 The Maltz Museum announced the winners of the 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest. Each year, the contest awards $100,000 to Northeast Ohio middle and high school students, teachers, and schools who take a stand against hate and discrimination. ...
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Why Do Kids Have Temper Tantrums?

By Lori Orlinsky
March 30, 2026
Few parenting moments test your patience quite like a full-blown temper tantrum. While those big emotions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents, experts say tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. ...
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Dinosaurs Return to the Akron Zoo This Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 25, 2026
Back by popular demand, DinoTrek will return to the Akron Zoo beginning May 2. There will be 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including fan-favorites, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, as well as many new species. The majority of the dinosaurs will move and make noise. ...
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Sports Spotlight: Basketball Player JJ Moore

By Aisha Taylor
March 13, 2026
JJ Moore is a seventh grade basketball player at LaMuth Middle School in Painesville Township and is considered one of the top players in Ohio for the Class of 2031. ...
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Reading Room: March 2026 Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 9, 2026
Looking for something new to read with the kids this month? These are the books currently on our to-be-read pile. ...
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Spring Break Events Around Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 9, 2026
From camps to indoor and outdoor fun, Northeast Ohio offers plenty of opportunities for kids to create lasting spring break memories. ...
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What’s Streaming: Family-Friendly Movies and Shows to Watch in March 2026

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
March 4, 2026
From magical adventures to preschool favorites, here’s what’s streaming this month. ...
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Akron Zoo Adds New Sensory Initiatives for Guests

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
March 4, 2026
The Akron Zoo is adding two new resources to its sensory accessibility program, a new Guest Comfort Station and a new program called Sensory Explorers. ...
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Why Do Kids Get Anxiety About New Places?

By Lori Orlinsky
February 13, 2026
For parents who have children who struggle with anxiety around new places, it can be frustrating for everyone. Why is something that’s supposed to be fun suddenly so hard? We talk about why some kids have anxiety and ways you can help. ...
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