Angela Gartner

2 months ago | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

As the spring daffodils start to bloom outside, I remember the semi-warm days where my two sons played in our backyard. They spent hours playing baseball, hockey, swinging on the swings and even gathering worms in buckets (Mom still says “eek”). I miss those days, worms and all. Now, as teens, their phones and online games are a big part of their lives. As parents, we are still managing their screen time. If you are considering a phone for your son or daughter soon, here’s some advice.

Feb 20, 2025 | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

Louella Segal and Henry Gates both attended Falcon Camp in Carrollton, Ohio. Louella had attended the camp for the last four years and this was Henry’s first year. The two campers showed us their skills in sailing at Falcon Camp, one of the many activities at the traditional overnight camp, at the Northeast Ohio Parent photo shoot last July. They provided some insight on their summer camp experience and gave advice for others. Why do you love going to summer camp?

Feb 9, 2025 | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

If you are starting your summer camp search, you want all yourquestions answered before making that final camp decision. Hereare questions to ask program staff to help you navigate the process. 1. What is the camper-to-counselor ratio? 2. What type of activities are offered at the camp? 3. What is the most popular activity at camp? 4. What is a typical day like at camp? 5. How many campers do you have per camp year? 6. How long have you been a camp or summer program? 7.

Jan 22, 2025 | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

Summer camp decisions are coming soon. Families can start connecting with camps and their staff to find a program that best fits their child’s needs. For many parents, this might be the first time they are experiencing the process, but for others, it has become a yearly tradition. For seasoned campers, they have gained benefits from the youth camp adventure.

Jan 13, 2025 | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

Mono, “often called the kissing disease” caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), has exhausting effects on teens and young adults, which can drag on for months. It can also lead to serious health conditions in the future. According to Senders Pediatrics in South Euclid, the common symptoms are debilitating fatigue, the “worst sore throat of your life”, swollen glands in the neck and an enlarged spleen which often gives abdominal pain on the lower left side.