With the recent formula shortage, newly pregnant moms, whether it’s their first or third child, might be weighing their infant feeding choices carefully. Some who thought breastfeeding wouldn’t be an option, could now be choosing it exclusively.

The monarch butterfly recently was listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is a global organization that documents species and their conservation status. 

The 2022 August issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Find guides inside — Preschool and After School — also, tips on breastfeeding, baby items, things to do and more! This is our 100th issue, we take a look back at some stories of families we told!

Looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat? Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Aisha Taylor of "FNPhenomenal" shares her cucumber mint water recipe, that you can make with a few ingredients from your garden. 

Sponsored Content: The Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 5, and continues through Sunday, August 7. For the last seven years, Ohio’s sales tax holiday has ushered in back-to-school season throughout the state. This year, Great Northern Mall is once again adding to the fun with a weekend full of special events and unique experiences for shoppers.

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Here's a list of books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Put these on your library wish list or gift them to someone you know.

Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience of sending one of her identical twin daughters to sleep away camp while the other stayed home and why being solo can sometimes be a good discovery of oneself.

Mirabel is the Akron Zoo's newest animal ambassador, which means she will go out on programs to schools, libraries and other community locations. Learn about her training and see how she's doing in this video that features Mirabel and the zoo's Animal Ambassador Keeper, Jenn.

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After two years, the Learning Center and Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has reopened its doors to visitors with new exhibits and updated safety protocols. Guests can experience the 23-foot tree covered in currency; virtually visit imaginary islands to trade oranges and coconuts for safe passage; and snap pictures of their faces on a dollar bill.