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Ellie Martin Hits All The Right Notes on Motherhood With Her Newest Album, Morning...

Toledo area jazz vocalist Ellie Martin has an impressive resume. She has performed with jazz legends like Jon Hendricks, Claude Black and Clifford Murphy....

Kids Astrology: Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Celebrate your Taurus child's birthday with a sensory-themed party that engages their senses and helps them feel grounded. Consider an outdoor venue where they...

12 Reasons Why April National Autism Acceptance Month Is so Important 

Acceptance is crucial for building strong support systems. April National Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and supports people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and...
The Massey family includes daughters Aubrey (L) and Kayla, along with parents Jonelle and Jeff Massey.

Open Practice Offers Support for Student Athletes and Families

Frustrated sports families don’t have to throw in the towel. They can now band together to form their own winning team of support. That...
LeSean Shaw, co-founder and vice president of EmpoweredAI.

Protecting Your Child in the Age of AI

Over the past two years, artificial intelligence, or AI, has transformed our world. With no physical manifestation of AI, it may be difficult to...
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Kids Astrology: Pisces (February 19 – March 20, 2025)

Happy birthday to your little Pisces! Piscean Energy, perfect for diving into imagination, leads this month. Celebrate with creative activities like painting, music and...
A University of Toledo baseball player volunteering with Miracle League of Northwest Ohio.

Adaptive Sports Bring Thrill of Victory to All

While competitive sports are a common interest for children of all abilities, opportunities to participate are often less accessible for those with disabilities. There...
Mary Genson

Letter From the Editor: Celebrating Every Age

Birthdays have always been a big deal in my family. No matter how old you are, everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday...
Kids holding gaming controller

The Pros and Cons of Childhood Gaming

It is estimated that more than 90% of children older than 2 play video games. Children ages 8 to 17 spend an average of...
Teen girl in hat looking and smart phone

Netiquette for Tweens and Teens

An amalgamation of the words net and etiquette, netiquette, refers to the acceptable way of communicating on the internet. A virtual code of conduct...

Northwest Ohio Swimming Lessons

Learning to swim could save your child’s life, making beginner swim lessons at an early age crucial for summertime safety. Once these skills are...