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Let’s Talk, Baby! Baby T.A.L.K. supports children’s development

The YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral Department’s program, Baby T.A.L.K. (Teaching Activities for Learning and Knowledge), is free and open to all parents with children ages birth-five years old.

Kids Astrology: Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Your child is now feeling very confident in what they want and in what they don’t like. They will tell you this year for...

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

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

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

Local dad Matthew Sackmann takes his toddler on a tour of local climbing gyms in this entertaining roundup.

Sibshops Supports Kids who have Siblings with Disabilities 

Growing up with a sibling who has a disability can be difficult, and it’s not uncommon for brothers and sisters to struggle with feelings...

What to Know about Comprehensive Maternal Care

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country. In 2020, Ohio...

I am Temple Grandin: Helping Kids Understand Autism

Being different is a good thing, and Autism Spectrum Disorder can produce some of the brightest minds. That’s the overarching theme of I am...

Kids Astrology: Libra (September 23-October 22)

There is a great focus on balance and your little Libra’s self-esteem. The way that you listen to your child allows them to understand...

Getting Teens to Read: Local Teacher Weighs In

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

Long-Term Breast Milk Storage Revolutionized by Milkify

Breast milk, nature’s perfect infant food, is universally celebrated for its unmatched nutritional profile.

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

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