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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

By Gina Eich, MD, Pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Maumee Pediatric Associates After the end of the school year talent shows, class field...
Brian and Kristen Phipps with Lana Phipps.

Ronald McDonald House Helps Produce A Miracle

Kristen Phipps and her husband Brian planned to celebrate Mother’s Day at home in Lima with their two children. They couldn’t have foreseen that...

Parenting Picky Eaters

Parenting a picky eater can feel like a battle of wills at the dinner table. Trying to balance food preferences with proper nutrition can...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Navigating Parental Stress

By Sharnita Harris, PhD Psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Parenting, while meaningful and rewarding, can also be stressful, especially when families are balancing work,...

Choosing a Pediatric Primary Care Provider: What Parents Should Know

By Cathi Badik, MD, pediatrician at PediatriCare Associates – An Affiliate of Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Choosing a pediatric primary care provider (PCP)...

“Call your Doctor,” say Pediatricians About Hep B Vaccination

Hepatitis B vaccination protocols for infants and young children were established in 1991 and have been touted as among the most successful policies in...

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 and Wellness Guide 2026

As we enter the new year, local health and wellness resources in the Toledo area reflect on how their practices grow, evolve and continue...

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...