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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...

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.

Boys and Girls Club youth of the year: Tyreese Blue II

Tyreese Blue II, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo’s Schoenrock Family Club, has been named the Ohio Youth of the Year....

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.
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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...
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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. A...
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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...
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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...