The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here are the winner and runner-up in the “best local place to find a babysitter/childcare” category.

Sponsored Content. Every few years, Cleveland welcomes the world’s brightest young stars of the piano world to compete in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists. Surrounding CIPC for Young Artists will be free, family-friendly events to keep you entertained with music and fun. Whether you’d like to get tickets to the Final Round performances or enjoy family-friendly musical activities, our summer events have a little something for everyone.    

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jeannie Fleming-Gifford shares her summer goal of living in the moment.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by nationally renowned pediatrician and author, Dr. Ari Brown. Brown shares her insight on baby topics such as sleeping, eating, milestones, bonding, screen time and much more.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the Asian Lantern Festival will return on select nights this summer. This year’s festival will feature live acrobatic performances every hour and a variety of culturally-inspired cuisine at the Asian food market.

Pinecrest, located in Orange Village, not only blends the best national and emerging brands to bring sought after apparel, home and specialty stores, chef-driven restaurants and incredible entertainment venues — it's also a great place for families to spend time together.

Beginning this month, the Summer Meals program will return to neighborhood branches of the Cleveland Public Library to combat hunger and ensure children have access to food during summer break.

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