Here are some indoor and outdoor games with just enough depth and just enough luck to keep your family looking forward to the next round and the kids engaged. And we threw in some puzzles as well. We didn’t include recommended ages because that can vary wildly. You know what your kids can handle.

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Kristen Antosh of Momgineering the Future shares her recipe for homemade paint using a few kitchen ingredients. Have a blast painting with your little chemists and learn some science in the process.

Did you know a shark can lose up to 30,000 teeth in its lifetime? In this video, SCUBA diver Stephanie explains why Greater Cleveland Aquarium divers find so many shark teeth — and how these teeth look and function differently depending on the shark species.

If you’re ready to kick your family’s water adventures up a notch, you live in the right place. Northeast Ohio offers wave upon wave of water fun for all ages. Whether you’re seeking an afternoon splash pad for your baby or toddler or a thrilling getaway for your teen, you’ll find an option not too far from home. 

Northeast Ohio Parent tech columnist Mike Daugherty provides tips on how to parent tweens and teens who have aspirations to become a YouTuber or pro-gamer. He shares how to give them support and keep them safe.

Looking for ways to foster a STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) mindset at home? After your child signs up for your local library’s summer reading program, encourage them to check out some STEAM books. STEAM books can not only improve literacy skills in children, they can also boost your child’s innate curiosity and will expose them to the vast, exciting world of science.

In the June/July issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, we feature a few party planners and entertainment experiences to choose from around the region. Check out these advertiser listings and see our party planning directory for more opportunities.

This summer, many families and friends will celebrate special occasions like birthdays or graduations, and some will just spend a few hours together after a long absence due to COVID-19. We asked the Northeast Ohio Parent bloggers to provide some recipes and crafts for the kids to try during these gatherings.

The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards celebrates the top recommendations of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Learn more about this year's winner and finalists in the “best pediatrician” category.

While the Cleveland Metroparks zoo is home to exotic wildlife from around the world, did you know visitors also can get up close to more domestic animals? Visit the zoo's Kookaburra Station for animal encounters at the contact yard with sheep, goats, miniature donkeys and other farm animals.