Guides - Toledo Parent

Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Buy Local in Toledo

Penny Tullis Meeker - November 14, 2023

Find unique gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying the holiday spirit by supporting our community. From books and treats for the kids...

2023 Toledo Area Holiday Activity Guide

Andrew Kersten - November 1, 2023

Winter is upon us, and stores are already stocking up on Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Before you know it, holiday music will be...

Early Diagnosis of Tongue-Tie is Key

Karen L. Zickes - October 28, 2023

Labial frenum and lingual frenum refer to the soft tissue in your mouth that either connects the upper lip with the upper gum (labial),...

So, What Are Your (Latchkey) Kids Are Doing After School?

Gregg Mursett - October 14, 2023

Every year, millions of children head home after school to an empty house because school clubs/sport programs have been cut, after-school supervision is expensive,...

40 Fall Activities to Try in the Toledo Area: 2023 Edition

Andrew Kersten - September 29, 2023

Fall is arriving faster than you think! Soon enough, you'll notice the leaves will change colors and you'll need a jacket before you leave...

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.

Toledo Area Moms Flexing Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Molly Klima - September 26, 2023

There are plenty of options when it comes to shopping local in Toledo. In addition to well known shops such as Handmade Toledo, there...

Taking Care of Business: Celebrating Toledo’s Black Mompreneurs

Emily Remaklus - September 19, 2023

Being a mom is tough. I don’t know if anyone would disagree. Add being the owner of a business on top of that, and...

Getting Teens to Read: Local Teacher Weighs In

Emily Remaklus - September 18, 2023

As a kid, I would spend my summers sitting outside reading book after book. I remember arriving at the bookstore the day the latest...

Road Trips from Toledo: 8 Things to Do in Northeast Ohio

Erin Holden - September 12, 2023

We recently went on a little getaway to Glenmont, Ohio — as we’ve done in the past — to stay in another treehouse. Because...

Read This: A Roundup of Children’s Books by Local Authors

Kim Krieger - September 11, 2023

Northwest Ohio is home to many creative people, including countless authors of popular children’s books. From books about turtles, pigs, and stinky elephants to...