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The Night Before Eid: A New Children’s Book Full of Joy, Love, and Baking

When Toledo children’s author Aya Khalil began feeling isolated with her three children during COVID, she began writing The Night Before Eid. Khalil  says,...

Natural Science Technology Center at Toledo Public School

~ A message from our partners ~ Laura Kubiak has been teaching Wildlife and Sustainability at Toledo Public School’s Aerospace and Natural Science Academy for...

Ability Center of Greater Toledo Offers Scholarship

College-age students with a 3.0 GPA or higher should take advantage of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo’s scholarship program for students with disabilities....

Road Trips from Toledo: Glamping in Amish Country

In late summer/early fall of last year, my husband and I got it into our head that our toddler was ready for our very...

Classroom Connected: How Buckeye Broadband is setting students up for success

Students in classrooms today need more than the usual supplies of pencils, pens, and paper. They need reliable, consistent internet access, too.  Unfortunately, internet service...

Kids Astrology: Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

January 20-February 18 Your child is a humanitarian who sometimes can be prone to self-sacrifice. This month, it's essential to teach your child how to...

Kids at Work: Toledo Restaurants Run Family Businesses

For many restaurants, food is the family business. And when the family includes young children, creative parents find ways to include the kids in...

2022: A Year in Review

A new year typically brings with it the pressure to look ahead. This year, I want to look back at what I’ve accomplished. You...

Kids Astrology: Capricorn (December 22-January 21)

December 22 to January 19 Your Capricorn child can be quiet and serious while being quite interested in how to make money. This is a...

How to Set Screen Time Boundaries

With technology playing an ever larger role in our day-to-day lives, even from a young age, the subject of screen time can be a...

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...

School Employees in Ohio Can Now Carry Guns

In June, Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that allows school employees (faculty and staff) in Ohio to possess a handgun on...