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Cardinal Stritch Senior Named Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo’s 2026 Youth of the...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo has named Olivia Ford, a senior at Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School, its 2026 Organizational Youth of the...

Teen Dating Violence Prevention Guide for Parents

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the numbers are difficult to ignore: approximately 1 in 3 U.S. teens experiences physical, sexual or...

It Takes a Village: Toledo’s Network of Teen Support

It really does take a village to raise a healthy teen—and in Toledo, that village has deep roots. More than a century ago, early...

Guiding Teens Toward a Confident Future

The transition from high school to post-secondary life is one of the most pivotal moments in a young person’s life. For some, it can...

TPS Cell Phone-Free Policy Begins

Toledo Public Schools became a cell phone free-school district in August, in accordance with Ohio House Bill 250. The bill mandates a cell phone-free...

Top Hangout Spots for Teens in Toledo

While there are lots of fun activities and camps geared toward the younger kids, let’s not forget about the teens. Help your teens unplug...

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...

How to Truly See, Support, and Celebrate Your Middle Child

When my third daughter was born, my middle child, Ellie, took one look at her baby sister and asked: “When can I see her...

Recognizing Safe Sport Day: Taking Action Together

International Safe Sport Day is recognized annually on August 8. As families across the United States are transitioning from summer activities to a new...

Simple Ways to Teach Teens How to Budget

Teaching teens about budgeting gives them a head start on financial independence. It’s about learning how to plan, prioritize and feel in control. With...

5 things I learned in the first year of motherhood

1.) Meal prep is your best friend The day we came home from the pediatrician with the go-ahead to start solids, we were excited but...