Tweens
8 Reasons Why You Should Start a Garden With Your Teen
Warm weather and sunny afternoons often inspire people to start gardens. They’re fun forms of self-expression and excellent opportunities to spend extra time with...
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...
A Tech-Free Vacation With Teenagers
Last summer, my family went on a cruise that charged a fee for wi-fi on top of the extra fee charged by our phone...
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.
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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...
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.
6 Ways to Keep Your Teen Active this Winter
The winter months come with a number of challenges from the shorter days to the frigid temperatures. While hunkering down inside and sitting on...
Helping Teens Create New Years Resolutions
January offers a clean slate and a new year of possibilities. Teens (and their adults) may take this time to set new goals and...
The Dawn of a New Era of Maturity: Supporting Our Growing Teen
It starts with an eye roll, a slammed door, muttering under their breath as they stomp away, and you wonder when your sweet child...
Why Parenting Teenagers Wears Me The Heck Out
How I recall those sleepless nights when my kids were newborns. Those nights morphed into long days carrying chunky toddlers, then chasing precocious preschoolers....
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Buy Local in Toledo
Find unique gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying the holiday spirit by supporting our community. From books and treats for the kids...