Northeast Ohio Parent

2 weeks ago | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

Here are some suggestions to help support, provide resourcesand recognize people who are balancing care for themselves and their aging loved ones. Generation Care:The New Culture of CaregivingBy Jennifer N. LevinJennifer Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group for millennial caregivers.

3 weeks ago | northeastohioparent.com | Angela Gartner

Danielle Brickman O’Connor grew up in Northeast Ohio. She began training with the school of Cleveland Ballet at the age of 4 and studied dance full time from then on, eventually dancing professionally for almost 10 years. “At age 27, I got injured in rehearsal and suffered a career-ending neck injury,” she wrote in an email. “I have had chronic neck pain and other debilitating side effects since that day, but I have come far with how I can manage it.

3 weeks ago | northeastohioparent.com | Sara Carnes

Once upon a time, being “put together” meant heels, dress pants and closets that didn’t dare involve comfort, snack crumbs or stretchy fabrics. But today’s moms are rewriting the rules — and doing it in style (thank goodness). From drop-off duty to work-from-home Zooms, we want outfits that are effortless and elevated. The good news? Fashion has finally caught up to our lives. Think cozy meets confident, practical meets polished. It’s not about keeping up — it’s about feeling like yourself again.

1 month ago | northeastohioparent.com | Denise Koeth

Whether you’re new to town or just want to meet more dad friends whose kids are in a similar age or stage as yours, local dad groups are a great place to look Below are dad groups  in the Northeast Ohio region. Look for more “Find Your People” group listings, including support groups for special needs, multiples, breastfeeding and more, in future issues of Northeast Ohio Parent. Your group not included?

1 month ago | northeastohioparent.com | Lori Orlinsky

The Spring sunshine is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the changing of seasons by taking a new page turner to the park or your own backyard! Here are this month’s bookishly fun picks that our team couldn’t put down. Careful What You Hear By Helen Dunlap NewtonAfter a surgical mix-up gives 13-year-old Noah Baker mind reading powers, he becomes a spy tasked with stopping the bad guys. Ages 8-12.