Healthy Kids
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...
Communicate With Your Baby Through Sign
Babies know so much more than they are able to communicate; which oftentimes causes great frustration for both babies and caregivers alike.
“Baby signs...
Tips of Baby Led Weaning From a Pediatric Dietician and Author
Introducing new foods with infants is a task that can cause anxiety in even the most seasoned parents. Pediatric dietician and author Malina Malkani...
Therapy Can Help Youths with Emotions and Social Skills
The lives of youths often are thought to be fun and carefree, but not always. In this post-pandemic, social-media-heavy era, it’s sometimes tough being...
What’s cooking? Children’s Kitchen Skills and More
When it comes to preparing a meal, here’s a quick and easy recipe: take one child; add a patient, kind cook; mix in siblings, family, and friends; stir in a dose of fun, and there you have it: a youngster who begins to get the basics of cooking.
Prioritize Hydration for Summer Adventures
Parents should make sure their kids drink plenty of water in the hot summer months to stay healthy and active. Dr. John McBride, a...
Youth Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know
Nearly four in ten parents say they are extremely or very worried that their children might struggle with anxiety or depression, according to the Pew Research Foundation.
Potty Training Pitfalls: When to Start and What to do When Things go Wrong
When it comes to helping kids develop healthy bathroom habits, most parents are eager for the day that potty training is over and their...
YMCA Holds Local Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA of Greater Toledo will be holding Healthy Kids Day® throughout April and May. Nationwide, Healthy Kids Day is celebrated by YMCAs as...
Let’s Get Moving in Toledo’s City Parks
Parks and Youth Services' Award-Winning ‘Let's Get Moving’ Walking Program will be holding three pop-up events in local city parks this spring and summer.
During these...