Health & Wellness - Toledo Parent

FREE October Activities for Toledo Families

Shannon Merryman - September 29, 2023

Looking for things to do in the 419 without breaking the bank? We put together a list of completely free things to enjoy this...

Rock Climbing for Kids: A Roundup of Local Gyms and Walls

Matthew Sackmann - September 28, 2023

Local dad Matthew Sackmann takes his toddler on a tour of local climbing gyms in this entertaining roundup.

What to Know about Comprehensive Maternal Care

Emily Remaklus - September 22, 2023

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. In 2020, Ohio...

Taking Care of Business: Celebrating Toledo’s Black Mompreneurs

Emily Remaklus - September 19, 2023

Being a mom is tough. I don’t know if anyone would disagree. Add being the owner of a business on top of that, and...

Long-Term Breast Milk Storage Revolutionized by Milkify

Digital Media - September 14, 2023

Breast milk, nature’s perfect infant food, is universally celebrated for its unmatched nutritional profile.

Disability Friendly Toledo: A Resource Guide

Penny Tullis Meeker - September 8, 2023

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo (ACT) set a goal in 2020 to become the most disability-friendly community in the country. Mallory Crooks, Director...

Fall Fun in the 419: Haunts, happenings, and back to school survival

Erin Holden - September 1, 2023

Every issue of Toledo Area Parent has its own particular charms, but putting together the fall issue is my very favorite. I begin working...

Getting to know Toledo Kid Mayor Gabrielle Mukiira

Pamela Crabtree - August 31, 2023

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

5 EASY Ways to Start the New School Year Without Losing Your Mind

Rebecca Hastings - August 25, 2023

As I try to soak up the last moments of summer fun, I feel like I’ll never be ready for the switch back to...

Sensory Friendly Activities in the Toledo Area

Molly Klima - August 24, 2023

With a child who is sensitive to loud noises and is easily overstimulated, it can be tough to pick which events to attend. It...

Semillitas – Little Seeds Program Helps Children Learn and Grow

Kim Krieger - August 23, 2023

Photo credit Nuestra Gente Semillitas, which means "little seeds" in Spanish, is a youth program established by Nuestra Gente to help plant the seeds of...

Visitation Days: Local Centers Make Safe, Comfortable Environments

Mary Rose Kulczak - August 16, 2023

Parenting can be a complicated business. In Lucas County, nearly one third of children live in a single parent home. When a child lives with...