When it comes to family game night, it’s easy to just dust off the tried-and-true from your closet. After all, those classic board games have their charms — and, for many, a nostalgic kick. When you’re tired of sliding down chutes, climbing up ladders and trudging through Candyland, but still want face-to-face play time with your kids, consider these terrific new alternatives for tabletop fun.

Over the past decade, many schools have introduced “makerspaces” to enhance their STEM/STEAM education. Working in these spaces prepares students to be competitive in the future economy and become innovative, problem-solving, creative thinkers.

Sending kids to camp for the first time can often be overwhelming or scary. To prepare for the experience, several camp experts and parents weighed in with helpful advice, whether you choose a day camp or an overnight camp.

We’ve rounded up a massive list of snack ideas to help parents feed hungry kids, whether at home, while out and about, or outdoors during a winter weather activity. Check the list for healthy ideas to freshen up your grocery list, as well as some tasty recipes to make in the kitchen with the kids.

Learning the alphabet at an early age prepares children for the entirety of their academic career. The foundation of any language is the letters, and it is important to introduce your child to their letters as early as possible to develop the necessary literary skills.

The January 2022 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands or read the digital edition. Find winter fun activities and snacks, second school semester resources from preschool to high school, and more!

Each month, Northeast Ohio Bloggers will share their favorite – tried and true – recipes. Here's January's pick from entrees, appetizers, side dishes to deserts.

Hike Geauga Park District's Gorge Overlook and Dogwood trails to discover the winter bird diversity at Welton's Gorge on Sunday.

According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. Here are age-specific information on how sleep impacts learning—and how to help kids get a better nights’ rest.

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