Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney of "I Crashed the Web" shares what she's learned when completing a reading challenge in 2021 and how you can back into reading, along with books to get you started.

The Akron Zoo welcomed a total of 13 animal babies last year, making 2021 a "baby boom" to remember. Watch this video to see footage and photos of the babies born at the zoo in the last 12 months.

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Michelle Dickstein, life coach, shares her experience in the role of caretaker in a COVID quarantine home.

It's time to put down the pencils and books and go exploring. From art and history to STEM topics, find educational events and activities in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas that are designed specifically for homeschool families.

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!