The October issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check out tips for a non-scary Halloween experience and safe trick-or-treating for children with food allergies. Plus, we fill your calendar with Halloween and fall fun events. The October issue also includes the Middle School Guide. We help your tween plan for a new school, new academic expectations and how to deal with changing emotions. 

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner shares her thoughts for healthy social media for tweens and teens, Halloween plans and more.

These granola bars are a quick and easy grab-and-go treat that are perfect for lunches or to eat before after-school sports.

As parents we want to protect our children from everything that can cause pain. Protecting them from disappointment is no different. Between friends, school, sports and unmet expectations, disappointment is a common emotion that children face. Therefore learning to handle it is a crucial skill for their emotional development. 

Every week or, even daily, your child might bring home something artsy for you to put on the fridge door to be admired. Whether it’s a drawing or craft, these school projects can add up throughout the year — and even as they move from grade to grade. So, what do parents do with these projects once their fridge life has expired? Here are some tips to keep everything, without cluttering your home.

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How does someone talk when they're diving into the deep blue sea? Hand signals!

Zoo guests can trick-or-treat at the 12 treat stations throughout the zoo during the non-scary event. The Akron Zoo also participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which provides non-food options for any guest with food allergies.

Playhouse Square will debut its first self-created and self-produced show for young audiences to kick off its annual Children’s Series on Oct. 26.

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