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.

This four-day Downtown Cleveland Lakefront festival is an experience for families to enjoy live entertainment, historical exhibits, food, beverages and yes — board the Tall Ships.

Many families will be celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with sparklers, fire pits and bonfires and more. Northeast Ohio Parent spoke with Dr. Anjay Khandelwal, director of the Burn Center at Akron Children’s Hospital who shares tips for campfire, bonfire and fireworks safety during the summer season.

Happy 8th birthday to Kataba and Msinga! These two lions at the Akron Zoo are sisters, but they actually share different birthdates. Find out how they recently celebrated.