Healthy Kids - 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.

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,...

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...

Certified Autism Centers in Toledo

Andrew Kersten - August 15, 2023

There are 11 different businesses and organizations in Toledo that have become a Certified Autism Center (CAC). We've losted all of them here!

Sidelines to the Field: RallyCap Sports Welcomes all Abilities

Karen L. Zickes - August 14, 2023

RallyCap Sports can be found at both UT and BGSU for kids 7 and older. Learn more about their inclusive programs here!

Inclusive Playgrounds and Resources in the Toledo Area

Elizabeth Inman - August 7, 2023

There are several new opportunities for play around the Glass City, including playgrounds that are accessible for all children! We put together a list...

Woodlands Park Opens New Inclusive Playground

Sneha Kamath - August 7, 2023

In late June 2023, Woodlands Park in Perrysburg joined the list of local parks that now offer inclusive equipment to their visitors. The inclusive...

Free TARTA Passes Teach Kids Public Transit Skills

Laurie Bertke - July 18, 2023

Using public transit might seem daunting for those who have never had to read a bus schedule, plan a route or make a transfer,...