Holiday Treats and Crafts You Need to Make a Favorite

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 10:29A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

It’s that time of year — the season of food, festivities and fun. Enjoy these treats for  whatever holiday you celebrate and allow your kids to participate in these creations. Northeast Ohio Parent...

Get Indoors & Learn Local at Museums

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 10:10A Vince Guerrieri

Winter’s at hand, which means that outdoor activities may be a little more limited, but there are plenty of ways to while away free time when holiday break is at hand. A trip to any local museum has...

Holiday Happenings Around Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 9:39A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

If your family is in the mood for some festive fun, you’re in luck. Plenty of holiday happenings are taking place throughout December in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. *We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any...

Sensory Friendly Gifts for Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 8:20A Shana O'Malley-Smith

Sensory play engages your child’s senses – touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste, while helping to develop motor skills, encouraging experimentation and problem solving and can even help your child...

Writing Difficulties in Children — Is it Dysgraphia?

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 8:08A Georgia Lattas

For some children, writing or reading might be difficult. Children learning how to write might not be able to translate thoughts into written words. Others will have trouble decoding written words. We break down the learning disability dysgraphia...

5 Stylish Ways to Dress Your Daughter

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 3:33A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

5 Stylish Ways to Dress Your Daughter Whether you are a mom or a dad, dressing up your daughter is something that you will enjoy. The little girl you have in your life will love to wear the latest and greatest fashion trends, but you want her to...

Family Holiday Weekend: December 1-4

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 2:42A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

December 1 Explore WinterLand at the Cleveland Public Library. The main library campus in downtown Cleveland and neighborhood libraries will transform into a WinterLand complete with holiday-themed stories and crafts. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cleveland...

Read the December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 2:03A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands, or view the digital edition! Find holiday happenings around Northeast Ohio. Plus gift ideas for everyone on your list, local museums to visit with kids, crafts...

Bringing Light to Children’s Hospital Rooms

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 12:36A Georgia Lattas

Lights For Kids founder Olivia Messina of Solon hopes to make things a little better for children during a hospital stay. Messina, a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati, says lights comforted...

Akron Children’s Museum 6th Annual Hands-On Holiday

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/30 11:53P Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Do you want to build a snowman? How about meeting fun characters like Elsa and Anna? Join Akron Children s Museum on  Dec. 4 as the museum s Hands-on Holidays event returns from 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Enjoy visits from the North Pole, someone green...

The Birds are Back at Akron Zoo

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/28 3:50A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Guess who s back at the Akron Zoo ? The zoo s resident birds — including the fan-favorite penguins featured in this video — are returning to their outdoor habitats. The zoo s birds have been indoors...

Candy Land Gone to the Birds At Lake Metroparks Farmpark!

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/28 1:15A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Presented by Candy Land Gone to the Birds Presented by Dollar Bank Penitentiary Glen Nature Center Open daily through January 1 • 10 am to 5 pm • FREE! Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year...

December Storytimes and Activities in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/27 3:02P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Looking for something to do with your tiny tot? Make a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. Pick-a-Day MONDAYS Baby & Me Story Time....

Creating Good Study Habits

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/27 11:09A Ginny McCabe

Effective study tips can help children learn the skills and confidence they need in the classroom and beyond.   Kaleb Curry, student success manager at Cuyahoga County Public Library says there are several things that contribute to a student’s...

Places to See Santa in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/23 6:51A Shana O'Malley-Smith

Whether you want a quick picture with Santa or make your visit an entire  experience, there are plenty of places around Northeast Ohio for your kids to get facetime with St. Nick this year. Santa Events Sunday Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes  ...