Infants & Toddlers
Soak It Up: Area Splash Pads and Swimming Pools
The summer heat is here with repeated declarations of “I’m bored” from the kids. We have compiled a list of local pools and splash pads which provide a perfect way to beat the heat and to keep the kids entertained.
Breaking the Baby Talk Habit
Baby talk can be undeniably adorable. Those charming mispronunciations and sweet, simplistic sentences are often a source of joy for parents and caregivers. However,...
Avoiding Sibling Rivalry When Baby Arrives: 24 Things to Say and Do
Transitioning your child to becoming an older sibling is both exciting and challenging. While adding another child to the family provides your older child...
Free Things to Do with Your Toddler in Toledo
The energy of toddlers can be hard to channel on even the easiest days. These Toledo-area places offer activities and experiences for free (except...
Finding a Village: The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Builds Community for Caregivers
In 1984, a grassroots movement to support mothers swept across the country. In its wake, the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo (MCGT) was born...
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...
Finding Our Way: Redefining Family, Building Belonging
My journey began one year after my husband and I got married and decided to start our family. My first pregnancy ended in a...
Kids Eat Free! Or Close To It
Check out our guide to kid-friendly, local snack spots! Kids either eat free, or close to it.
Northwest Ohio Swimming Lessons
Learning to swim could save your child’s life, making beginner swim lessons at an early age crucial for summertime safety. Once these skills are...
The Millie: Family-Friendly Co-Working Space and Event Venue
Imagine a space where family and work can exist in harmony. A place to work from your laptop, make phone calls or enjoy coffee...
The CEO Project of Ohio: Empowering Providers and Parents
“Now that I’m doing childcare, I see so many obstacles as a provider, but also as a parent.”
Alescia Harris, from Toledo, has five children...