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Navigating Life’s Next Chapter: GapQuest Gap Year Program in Toledo

In today's fast-paced academic world, the concept of a gap year is gaining traction as more students seek alternatives to the traditional straight-to-college route. A...

7 Unique Birthday Party Venues in Toledo

When most of us were growing up, birthday party rotations consisted of Chuck E. Cheese and bowling alleys, with activities like pinatas and pin-the-tail on the donkey.

What’s cooking? Children’s Kitchen Skills and More

When it comes to preparing a meal, here’s a quick and easy recipe: take one child; add a patient, kind cook; mix in siblings, family, and friends; stir in a dose of fun, and there you have it: a youngster who begins to get the basics of cooking. 

Toledo Brims With Outings for Little Ones

There comes a time (or many times) in a parent’s life when they need to grab the kids and do something productive. Preferably educational,...

Summer Test Prep Tips for Teens

Summer break: the time of the year most students look forward to is upon us.  While a break from the rigor of school can...

Youth Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know

Nearly four in ten parents say they are extremely or very worried that their children might struggle with anxiety or depression, according to the Pew Research Foundation.

Talk to Your Teens Early About Substance Use

Torri Daggett has a reminder for parents of adolescents: Talk to your kids about how alcohol and marijuana have negative effects on their brain development.

Expert Tips to Keep Kids Hydrated in Summer Heat

Parents should make sure their kids drink plenty of water in the hot summer months to stay healthy and active. John McBride, a respected doctor at Franklin Park Pediatrics, shares important tips for keeping kids hydrated in hot weather.

Dealing With Alexa: The Other Teenager In My House

Like a lot of households, we added a new family member recently. Her name is Alexa. Sure, she’s AI and not human, but I’ve...

6 Reasons to Make Family Dinner a Priority

While there are benefits to our current lifestyle, we cannot deny the fact that designated family dinner time has suffered.

Tips on Handling Cyberbullying 

Statistics show that 15% of teens experience cyberbullying and nearly that many have engaged in bullying others online. While cyberbullying continues to be an issue, two counselors from a local middle school are seeing progress.

Toledo Threat Focuses on Basketball and Youth Mental Health

If you thought the biggest threat in Toledo was the rising crime rate or the replacement of our precious 4-way stops with those pesky traffic circles, you’ve obviously never heard of Toledo Threat.