Northeast Ohio Parent magazine won first place in the "Best Monthly" category in the 2020 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. This "Best of Show" honor was in the small circulation print category (fewer than 60,000) and was awarded based on the submission of Northeast Ohio Parent's September 2019 and October 2019 issues.
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Events This Week
August 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025
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August 18
Wee Warrior Class
August 18
Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 18
August 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mix-It-Up Mondays
August 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tots and caregivers experience different activities including crafts, music, movement, playdough, and bubbles.
August 20
Astronomy Club
August 20
Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the third Wednesday of each month.
August 20
Astronomy Club
August 20
Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the third Wednesday of each month.
August 20
Camp Creative
August 20
Kids will explore, learn, and play as they engage in creation stations and activities.
August 22
Bump to Baby Support Group for Moms
August 22
The Bump to Baby Support Group (pregnancy to two-years postpartum) is a welcoming, in-person space for moms from pregnancy up to two years postpartum to build real connections and receive support in a compassionate, judgment-free environment.
August 22
Bump to Baby Support Group for Moms
August 22
A welcoming space for moms to build connections and receive support.
August 23
Zoothing Hour
August 23
The zoo opens an hour early for guests with different abilities who prefer to avoid loud noises and crowds.
August 23
STEAM Team Saturdays
August 23
On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children, ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M.
August 23
Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival
August 23
Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.
Latest Posts
The first few years of life are a critical time for speech and language development. Children must be able to hear speech clearly in order to learn language. The earlier hearing loss is identified and treated, the more likely the child will develop speech and language skills on par with children who aren’t experiencing hearing issues.
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This month, we cover area Halloween and autumn events, ways to enjoy a backyard bonfire, 85 fun things to do with your little ones, and how to stay healthy during this year's flu season. We also share Part Two of our series on four local families adjusting to this year's unique back-to-school challenges.
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With its crisp air and early sunsets, fall is the perfect time to build a backyard bonfire or enjoy one another’s company playing games or doing crafts. To get your family started, we share bonfire basics, campfire desserts, safety tips and more.
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Feel like you’ve exhausted your go-to list of activities to keep your little ones occupied at home? We’ve created a fresh new list of the latest websites, apps, toys and simple activities you can do with your toddler or preschooler at home.
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In this three-part series, Northeast Ohio Parent tracks the back-to-school experiences of four local families. In Part Two, we learn how the families are adjusting to a new normal of learning, whether it’s virtual, hybrid, in-person or at home using a traditional homeschooling model.
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Fall and winter bring changing leaves, snow flurries and, of course, seasonal viruses. It’s normal for children to get sick, but the risk of COVID-19 adds extra anxiety this time
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Tickets are still available for our free Education & STEM Expo East, Drive-through Edition, taking place this Sunday at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst. Join in the drive-through goodie bag fun, plus enjoy entertainment from NEO Bubble Soccer and a bubble extravaganza show by Dr. U.R. Awesome!
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Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Saturday, Oct. 31, is the deadline to enter our 2020 Cover Kids Contest. Winners will receive a cover shoot session that will be featured on a future issue of Northeast Ohio Parent!
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CVSR's popular Fall Flyer train rides through Cuyahoga Valley National Park will operate Thursday through Sunday with two runs each day. Also resuming, The Polar Express will return for the 27th consecutive year. Polar Express tickets currently are on sale for members; tickets for non-members will go on sale Oct. 14.
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