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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Beyond Healthcare emerged as a beacon of hope, pioneering a transformative approach to mental health care for adolescents aged 11 to 17 and their families. Founded in 2021 by Lisa Richardson, a...
A local healthy lifestyle program for kids has received a validation in the form of a $15,000 grant from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation’s (GTCF) Equity & Access Initiative Fund. Families for Fitness, Inc., which emphasizes changing behaviors over...

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Food & Drink

2023 Toledo Area Holiday Activity Guide

Winter is upon us, and stores are already stocking up on Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Before you know it, holiday music will be...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Buy Local in Toledo

Find unique gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying the holiday spirit by supporting our community. From books and treats for the kids...

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Read This: A Roundup of Children’s Books by Local Authors

Northwest Ohio is home to many creative people, including countless authors of popular children’s books. From books about turtles, pigs, and stinky elephants to...

Getting to know Toledo Kid Mayor Gabrielle Mukiira

A unique nonpartisan campaign of “kindness and getting people together to have fun” was proclaimed by the 2023 Toledo Kid Mayor Gabrielle Mukiira. Gabrielle,...

Road Trips from Toledo: Day Trips & Beyond

I discovered a wonderful secret this past summer: children do not need to cramp your style while traveling. I’m not sure why I was...

Life as a New Mom: Getting to know Zeinab Cheaib from WTOL 

When we turn on the TV to check our local news day or night, we see the familiar faces we’ve grown to trust. While...

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Is Cocomelon Harmful for Kids?

By Chelsea Convis and Laurie Bertke Many parents would like to avoid having their young child watch TV at all. But those parents might also...