Learn About Reindeer With Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/7 3:11A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Tis the season to learn about Bumble and the reindeer herd at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ! Watch this video to hear from one of the zoo s animal keepers about Bumble s recent shedding of his antlers —...

What’s Streaming: Family-Friendly Movies and Shows to Watch in December 2023

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/6 5:18P Shana O'Malley-Smith

Get cozy this holiday season with a family-friendly movie night. From holiday to   comedy to action-packed, here’s a few new titles that the whole family can enjoy.   Leo Adam Sandler is a lizard named Leo in this coming-of-age musical comedy...

Northeast Ohio Winter Family Weekend: Dec. 7-10

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/6 5:09P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are family-friendly events and ideas for all ages! December 7 & 9  Say Hi to Mrs. Claus at Pinecrest. Say hi to her when she s here and enjoy story time at select locations and times....

Save the Date for 2024 Camp & Summer Programs Fairs

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/6 3:31A Lilia Lipps

Join Northeast Ohio Parent for a fun-filled Camp & Summer Programs Fair, with two dates to choose from in March. On Sunday, March 3,  we kick things off with Camp & Summer Programs Fair West at   Lake...

USPS Operation Santa Helps Children Send Letters to Santa

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/3 4:01P Shana O'Malley-Smith

The North Pole is now accepting letters! The USPS is once again hosting Operation Santa, a program that allows children to send letters to Santa and receive one back from the North Pole. The USPS has some tips for getting your letter to Santa....

Feed Lionfish With Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/3 1:49P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Lionfish are voracious eaters and an invasive species that can harm local ecosystems after they consume too many algae-eating fish or the invertebrates that keep coral healthy. In this video, Greater...

Hanukkah Events in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 12/1 1:55A Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Celebrate Chanukah at one of the following family-friendly events taking place in Northeast Ohio this month. December 7-15 Menorah Lighting. Join Temple Emanu El & B nai Jeshurun for Menorah Lightings on various dates throughout Chanukah. Menorah...

The Joy of Experience Gifts for Kids

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/30 11:50A Shana O'Malley-Smith

Giving is a great feeling. There’s nothing quite like watching the pure delight on a little one’s face when they open the latest video game or a pretty new doll that they circled in the toy catalog...

Single Parent Holidays

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/30 11:02A Faith Boone

Being a single parent is not the same for everyone. Some folks share the holidays with their kids and their ex-spouse, and others may have certain holidays where they don’t get to be with their kids every year. Luckily, we’ve discovered several...

A Taste of Two Traditions

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/30 10:54A Melissa Koski Carney

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I’m half Catholic and half Jewish, and December always meant lots of family time and delicious treats around the house. I have fond memories of baking with...

Get Ready for a Reset

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/30 8:45A Joel Hammond

For many students, the upcoming holiday break from school leaves visions of staying up late, sleeping in, vacations and plenty of face time with friends dancing in their heads. For some, though, that same break may be accompanied by a bit of...

Winter Fun in Northeast Ohio: Skiing, Skating & Snowshoeing

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/29 11:04P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

Winter brings a whole new season of outdoor adventure in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Find family-friendly fun at the following places in the region that offer skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Cross-Country Skiing Cleveland Metroparks...

Top Sledding Spots in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/29 9:15P Denise Koeth

When it comes to winter fun, nothing beats gliding down a hill of freshly fallen snow. Sledding is a family-friendly activity that can easily be adapted to your kids’ ages: make a short visit to a gentle slope for younger children, or stay for...

Read the Northeast Ohio Parent December 2023 Issue

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/29 4:55P Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writ

The December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Check it out on newsstands, or view the digital edition! We ve got the holidays covered! Make memories with an experience gift and check out our tips for navigating the holidays as a single...

NEOP Crafting with Kids: Q-Tip Snowflake

Northeast Ohio Parent 11/29 4:39P Krystin Fletcher

These beautiful and simple snowflakes are a perfect craft for all ages. The designs are endless because each snowflake is unique. Materials: Cardboard (leftover shipping boxes are perfect for this)...