Parents often have questions about how to best prepare their child for preschool. Here are the biggest benefits of preschool as well as how to make the transition easy and fun for you and your child. Here are some tips on how to prepare your child for preschool.

Can you believe it? Northeast Ohio Parent celebrates our 100th print issue in August. The editorial staff has featured several Northeast Ohio families and children since our first issue in 2014. We decided to pick a few to follow up with, but it was difficult as there are many wonderful stories we’ve covered in the region.

Watch Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Eastern black rhinoceros calf, Dalia, explore the outdoor rhino habitat for the very first time! Guests can now visit Dalia outside during regular zoo hours. Viewing is best during the mornings as she acclimates to her new space.

The first day of school is right around the corner, and a lot of kids might have a hard time waking up – especially if they didn’t have a regular sleep schedule over the summer. Dr. Brian Chen, sleep specialist for Cleveland Clinic, has some tips to get back to a sleep routine.

Fill your final weeks of summer with these fun activities and events in Northeast Ohio. Touch a truck, visit a pop-up petting zoo, indulge in ice cream and more!  

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.