Health & Wellness
Anxiety Disorders in Children: What Parents Need to Know
My daughter was nine years old when she had her first panic attack. She was trembling, out of breath and her heart pounded. These...
Fighting Lead Exposure Daily
Young children, instinctively and curiously, put things in their mouths, and while most are relatively harmless, some can be dangerous. With lead, there is...
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children and Teens
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression with a seasonal component and is most prevalent when daylight is shortened and sunny days...
How to Use Storytime to Teach Children Teach Healthy Habits
As parents, you want your kids to develop good habits that set them up for a lifetime of health and well-being. But let’s be...
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...
The Josh Project Offers Low-Cost Water Safety Lessons for Toledo Area Kids
Teaching children about water safety is important, but not all children have access to public pools or lessons to make that happen. The Josh...
Connecting Kids to Meals Helps Reduce Child Hunger in Northwest Ohio
With roughly one in four children in Lucas County facing food insecurity, Connecting Kids to Meals provides children in northwest Ohio with the nutritious...
Fun Toledo Area After-School Programs to Boost Social-Emotional Skills
Many parents across the country enroll their children in after-school programs. Whether in a household where both parents work or simply looking for further...
Health and Wellness Guide 2025
The beginning of a new year is a great time to set goals, especially when it has to do with your health. Local health...
Improving Lives Through Music Therapy and Therapeutic Music Lessons
Heart String Melodies has been helping people of all ages by providing music therapy and therapeutic music lessons since 2014. Started by Amy Foley,...
Effects of Favoritism of Children: Long-Term Emotional Implications for the Favored Child
Parental favoritism is a complex topic — it’s a common occurrence, yet many parents don’t realize they’re showing it. It can manifest in various...