Holiday Reading Room Picks

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 3:07A Lori Orlinsky

Minty the Mischievous Elf By Tara Lala A holiday tale that reminds children that good always triumphs over evil, and it s important to be kind to those who are kind to you. Ages 3-8. Busy Betty and...

Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Sweet Treats

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 2:45A Melissa Koski Carney

Everyone loves a good pumpkin pie around the holidays, but if you’re looking for some alternatives to pumpkin pie – or ways to use that leftover canned pumpkin – here are two sweet pumpkin treats....

Are Your Parents at Risk For Falling?

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/23 1:48A Angela Gartner

How many times have you heard your parents or an older relative talk about falling? As our parents age, they have a greater risk of falling in or outside their homes.   In fact, according to the National Vital Statistics System, in the U.S, one...

Tower City for the Holidays

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/9 12:53A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Celebrate the holiday season at Tower City Center with magical decorations, a lineup of free family-friendly events, festive favorites, pop-up shops, live music, and so much more. Enjoy these holiday...

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Grand Opening Set for This Weekend

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/9 12:23A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

The public grand opening of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will be held on December 15. The museum has been under a $150 million expansion and is ready to unveil new galleries and reimagined exhibits for the first time. The transformed...

Meet Sakari, Akron Zoo’s New Trumpeter Swan

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/7 11:38P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Several months ago, the Trumpeter Swan Species Survival Plan reached out to Akron Zoo with an emergency situation. A trumpeter swan was found injured in Alaska and needed a home before the winter cold...

Wild Winter Lights – Drive Through

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/3 10:28A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC features over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas including Enchanted Forest, Swan Lake, Candy Lane, Polar Pathway, and Santa’s North Pole Lodge. Enjoy a dynamic musical light show featuring an...

Experience Ohio: Family-friendly adventures to gift the people you love

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 8:19A Joel Hammond

You dread adding more “stuff” to your home, but feel you must do it for children, spouses or other family members to feel satisfied. However, another option exists —   you could turn this year’s holiday “stuff” into memorable moments. In Ohio,...

NEO Parent Crafting with Kids: Holiday DIY Gifts

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 8:03A Krystin Fletcher

Making homemade holiday gifts is a thoughtful and personal way to celebrate the season while adding a creative touch to your gift-giving. Not only do these gifts carry sentimental value, but they also...

Winter Break Fun: 12 things to do while kids are home from school

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 7:45A Shana O'Malley-Smith

Winter break is the perfect time to make memories with your kids while keeping them entertained and engaged. Whether you’re looking for cozy indoor activities, or outdoor adventures to embrace the winter season, there’s no shortage of options...

Read the Northeast Ohio Parent December 2024 Issue

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 6:34A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands, or view the digital edition! Add a personal touch to your gift giving this holiday season with our easy DIY gift ideas. Plus, explore Ohio with kid-friendly...

133 Years of Red Kettle Compassion

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/25 3:47A Sponsored Content

sponsored by They’re so familiar at Christmas, it seems like The Salvation Army Red Kettles were always here. But there was a time when the New York World newspaper called them “the newest and most...

Driving Past Anxiety: Helping Nervous Teens Become Safe Drivers

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/14 2:23A Erin Sernoffsky

There’s no greater symbol of teenage independence than a driver’s license. At least that’s how it’s always been. But a change is slowly taking place as general anxiety and a lack of motivation settle in over the newest generation of would-be...

Reading Room: November 2024 Book Picks for Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/14 2:03A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The Pie That Molly Grew By Sue Heavenrich and   illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg   Under Molly’s watchful eye and care, each stage of growth—from the seed to the sprout to the leaves to the final fruit...

Wild Lights Return to the Akron Zoo This Holiday Season

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/14 1:07A Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-23, 26-27 and 29-30 from 5 – 9 p.m. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed...