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Thank You for Voting in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

8 days ago

The Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards sought to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. And, you, the readers, delivered. Thank you to everyone who voted! Winner and runner-ups announced in early June! ...

Akron Zoo Introduces Multiple New Species

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine

15 days ago

The Akron Zoo will be introducing several new species as renovations and updates to its "Legends of the Wild" area are completed. Learn about the new animals that will make their debut on Saturday, May 16. ...

Why do Siblings Annoy Each Other?

By Lori Orlinsky

16 days ago

If it feels like siblings can go from laughing to arguing in seconds, often over something that seems insignificant, it’s not unusual. In fact, what looks like “annoying for no reason” is usually part of normal childhood development. ...

Maltz Museum Announces Winners of 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine

18 days ago

The Maltz Museum announced the winners of the 2026 Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out Contest. Each year, the contest awards $100,000 to Northeast Ohio middle and high school students, teachers, and schools who take a stand against hate and discrimination. ...

Why Do Kids Have Temper Tantrums?

By Lori Orlinsky

March 30, 2026

Few parenting moments test your patience quite like a full-blown temper tantrum. While those big emotions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents, experts say tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. ...

Dinosaurs Return to the Akron Zoo This Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine

March 25, 2026

Back by popular demand, DinoTrek will return to the Akron Zoo beginning May 2. There will be 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including fan-favorites, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, as well as many new species. The majority of the dinosaurs will move and make noise. ...

Sports Spotlight: Basketball Player JJ Moore

By Aisha Taylor

March 13, 2026

JJ Moore is a seventh grade basketball player at LaMuth Middle School in Painesville Township and is considered one of the top players in Ohio for the Class of 2031. ...