Seton Catholic School & Others Recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/24 5:22P Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized Seton Catholic School of Hudson as one of 325 schools nationwide and one of only 23 private schools as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2021  The Department will formally recognize the 302...

Dad Matters: Every Friendship is a Season

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/24 5:03P Jason Lea

“You know who I miss?” my daughter asked. I knew who she was going to say, but know-it-alls make for lousy conversationalists. So I asked, “Who?” “Izzy and Savannah.” Ah, yes. The girls had lived next door to us for a couple of years and had doted...

Makerspaces: Where Creativity and Collaboration Combine

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/24 4:55P Mike Daugherty

Students across the country have settled into their back to school routine. I know my three children have. One of the courses added to my fourth grader s schedule this year is Makerspace. She goes to a class every other week, similar to gym, art,...

Akron Zoo’s Angel the Cockatoo Shows What She Can Do

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/22 12:08A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Produced for the Akron Zoo s Training Tales video series about animal care, this video introduces Keeper Kaitlyn and Angel the cockatoo. Angel is one of the zoo s animal ambassadors, which means she goes out on programs at schools, libraries and...

Cleveland Metroparks Wild Winter Lights Returns

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/20 3:16P Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is again transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. This year’s show features over one million individual lights, a...

Party Planning Options in Cleveland/Akron

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/20 3:02P Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

In the October issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, we feature a few party planners and entertainment experiences to choose from around the region. Check out these advertiser listing and see our party planning directory for more...

Local Author Shares Unexpected Journey as Her Mother’s Caregiver

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 5:57P Angela Gartner

Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, local author and executive director of the nonprofit Fairmount Center for the Arts, shares her journey as daughter and caregiver of her mother in the book “The Gift I Never...

Cleveland Museum of Art Opens “Picturing Motherhood Now” Exhibit

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 5:30P Georgia Lattas

Our mothers are our superheroes. Being a mother is a human experience that transcends across every era, culture and generation. Each time period paints motherhood with a unique color, capturing the...

Early Interventions in Speech and Language Delays Can Make a Difference

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 3:31P Angela Gartner

As parents, we watch for every milestone — whether you have an infant or school-aged child — with careful caution and hope. We want to ensure our children have the basics down, like eating, talking, and mobility of their hands and feet.   When...

Podcast Episode #72: Conversation with Amy Liz Harrison of “Eternally Expecting”

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/17 3:27P Northeast Ohio Parent

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, h ost, Miriam Conner is joined by the author of Eternally Expecting , Amy Liz Harrison. Harrison shares her personal story of her struggle with alcoholism while being a mother of eight. She turned to...

Learn About the Giant Pacific Octopus With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/15 12:50A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

In honor of World Octopus Day, staff at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium recently created this video to highlight the features of its own giant Pacific octopus. Watch and get to know a little bit about this smart cephalopod! Click here for more...

Ongoing October Halloween and Fall Fun Weekly Happenings

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/13 4:28P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

In October, there are plenty of happenings each weekend. Stay up-to-date on what you can do to celebrate, whether taking your kids to costume-clad events to hiking through autumn, here are ongoing events through the season. ONGOING Through...

International Observe the Moon Night on October 16

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/13 2:57P Submitted to Northeast Ohio Pare

Participate in several of NASA’s virtual activities in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Oct. 16. This celebration provides opportunities to learn about lunar science and exploration, observe celestial bodies, and...

Simple Bedroom Fixes to Improve Your Child’s Sleep

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/11 2:22A Malia Jacobson

Kids with sleep troubles aren’t alone—70 percent of children under age 10 experience a sleep problem several nights a week, according to a University of Houston study. If your family is stuck in the bleary haze of sleep deprivation, your child’s...

See Elephants Enjoy Pumpkins at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Northeast Ohio Parent 10/7 5:56A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Oh my gourd! To get in the spooky spirit for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo s Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens, the elephants recently enjoyed a BIG Halloween treat: a 1,200-pound giant pumpkin! Watch the video to enjoy all of the delicious...