Moms Who Do It at Home
September 21, 2020It’s a well-known story: women put aside their hopes and dreams to raise a family. As men statistically make more than women– women make 81.6 cents to the dollar according to the 2018 US Census Bureau— men’s careers historically take precedence in heterosexual relationships. This oftentimes leaves women struggling to juggle work, household duties, and
Why Every Family Needs Storytime
September 17, 2020Read together as a family to increase literacy skills and bond during COVID-19 quarantine As education moved to the kitchen table for many families, Toledo area institutions continue to help, posting virtual museum tours and resources, recording live Facebook animal enrichment experiences, and providing “stay at home” science experiments. Parents everywhere are exclaiming, “Thank goodness
TMA Opens More Exhibitions and Classes
September 1, 2020The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) continues to reopen areas of its campus that were previously shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. TMA reopened in a limited capacity at the end of June with new hours and procedures. In July, the Glass Pavilion, Classic Court and the popular exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Fireflies on the Water
Diaper Bank to Benefit Lucas County Infants
September 1, 2020The Junior League of Toledo established As We Grow, a diaper bank that distributes essential infant supplies, such as diapers, wipes and diaper rash creams, to Lucas County residents. These supplies are integral to healthy infant development and the mental health of mothers. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 American families experience diaper need. Babies
Momentum Festival 2020 Looks Different
September 1, 2020Launched in 2017, the Momentum Festival has been presented as a three-day festival of music and art along the Maumee River, celebrating the revitalization in downtown Toledo. With a spotlight on the arts, Momentum has provided free and accessible programming to thousands of attendees. This year, the Momentum Festival will be shifting to a combination