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Local Mom Turns Family Struggles into National Super Mom Run

Katie Kersten never expected that sharing her family’s story online would resonate with thousands of people across the country. Now, the Sylvania Township mom finds...

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

By Gina Eich, MD, Pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Maumee Pediatric Associates After the end of the school year talent shows, class field...
Brian and Kristen Phipps with Lana Phipps.

Ronald McDonald House Helps Produce A Miracle

Kristen Phipps and her husband Brian planned to celebrate Mother’s Day at home in Lima with their two children. They couldn’t have foreseen that...

Zepf Center Strengthens Safety Net for Vulnerable Youth with Critical Grant Funding

The Zepf Center continues to play a vital role in supporting vulnerable youth in Northwest Ohio, thanks in part to a recent $50,000 grant...

Zoo Camps Give Kids Hands-On Experiences

Sumer camps have long been an important part of many children’s lives and those gatherings have traditionally included arts & crafts, swimming, softball and...

Parenting Picky Eaters

Parenting a picky eater can feel like a battle of wills at the dinner table. Trying to balance food preferences with proper nutrition can...

Exploring Nature in the Toledo Area

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore! Toledo and the surrounding areas offer opportunities for the whole family to get outdoors...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Navigating Parental Stress

By Sharnita Harris, PhD Psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Parenting, while meaningful and rewarding, can also be stressful, especially when families are balancing work,...

Bedford Rising Senior Scores with Two Business Successes

Laughter and squeals of glee will come from kids and families across greater Toledo this Spring and Summer as they enjoy bouncy houses and...

Toledo Parent Summer Camp Fair 2026 Recap

On Saturday, April 11, Toledo Parent held our annual Summer Camp Fair at Franklin Park Mall. Representatives from Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Notre...