Healthy Kids
Building a Sustainable Quality Sleep Routine for the Entire Family
If you are struggling with rough mornings and feeling like your family is not well rested, you aren’t alone. Pediatric sleep consultant Annie Babkiewicz...
Health Literacy for Kids, Families
With the rise of technology and medical advances in healthcare, health literacy—the ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed...
Breaking the Silence: NAMI’s Marriah Kornowa Brings Mental Health Conversations to the Heart of...
Mental illness doesn’t just affect individuals — it echoes across entire families, reshaping roles, routines and relationships. On September 24, Marriah Kornowa, Executive Director...
Inclusive Playgrounds and Resources in the Toledo Area
There are several new opportunities for play around the Glass City, including playgrounds that are accessible for all children! We put together a list...
Recent Study Looks at Kid’s Eating Habits
Despite the continued proliferation of fast food and pre-packaged snacks, there’s some good news involving healthy snacking and toddlers. Just not enough good news....
Natural Playgrounds in the Toledo Area
Looking for a way to get your kids excited about the great outdoors? Northwest Ohio boasts a growing number of natural playgrounds where children...
A Mental Health Day, Used Wisely, can Rejuvenate Overburdened Youngsters
The concept is simple: if swamped with details, stop and restart. When a computer is overloaded and sluggish, a reboot helps. In a sense,...
Road Trips from Toledo: Day Trips & Beyond
I discovered a wonderful secret this past summer: children do not need to cramp your style while traveling. I’m not sure why I was...
Why Learning to Swim Is an Essential Life Skill
Gliding through the cool water, gentle lapping water, splashes: some people love it, some people hate it. Our planet is 71% water and water...
Indoor Pools Roundup: The Best Toledo Area Spots
While the weather might be starting to show some glimpses of spring and summer, it’s still a bit too cold for the outdoor public...
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...