The sky’s the limit when it comes to kids’ creativity. Imaginative or pretend play is important for young kids, because it encourages inventiveness, originality, and learning. Create a play environment that sparks creativity in your home.

The winners are in for the 2021 Northeast Ohio Parent magazine Cover Kids contest. We chose six winners across the categories. Each winner will receive a cover photo shoot for a future issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. We also named 12 finalists.

If your child is frequently leaving food on their plate — or refusing to take a bite of the meal you whipped up, hoping they would chow down — it’s likely you’ve entered the "picky eater" phase. A Cleveland Clinic pediatrician shares advice for getting your child to widen their choices when it comes to meal time.

No matter what holidays your family celebrates, there's tons of festive fun taking place in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Check out which family-friendly holiday events are taking place throughout winter break.

The December 2021 of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands or view the digital edition. Discover local attractions and museums around town, explore all the holiday event happenings, help your child tackle picky eating, Cover Kids Contest winners announced and more!

So you have a diagnosis for your child. Now what? Maybe your world has turned upside down, or you are finally getting the answers you have been seeking. If you are still pursuing a diagnosis, or you are concerned your child may have a delay or disability, you are not alone – support is available. Here are eight steps to early intervention and support.

"100 Years of Discovery: A Museum’s Past, Present & Future" is a special interactive exhibit that celebrates the museum’s centennial by bringing to life key moments in its history, featuring rare specimens from its collection, and sharing its vision for the museum’s future.

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by parenting and education expert Joanna Faber. Faber shares her personal experience as well as many readers’ stories and practical communication strategies.

Cameron Parks of Westlake Elementary School has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Bonnie Plants as well as “Best in State” bragging rights for growing a nearly eight-pound cabbage.

Watch this video for an update on the male baby gorilla born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Oct. 26.