Road Trips from Toledo: Day Trips & Beyond
I discovered a wonderful secret this past summer: children do not need to cramp your…
Why Learning to Swim Is an Essential Life Skill
Gliding through the cool water, gentle lapping water, splashes: some people love it, some people…
Indoor Pools Roundup: The Best Toledo Area Spots
While the weather might be starting to show some glimpses of spring and summer, it’s…
Anxiety Disorders in Children: What Parents Need to Know
My daughter was nine years old when she had her first panic attack. She was…
Fighting Lead Exposure Daily
Young children, instinctively and curiously, put things in their mouths, and while most are relatively…
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children and Teens
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression with a seasonal component and is…
How to Use Storytime to Teach Children Teach Healthy Habits
As parents, you want your kids to develop good habits that set them up for…
Northwest Ohio Swimming Lessons
Learning to swim could save your child’s life, making beginner swim lessons at an early…
The Josh Project Offers Low-Cost Water Safety Lessons for Toledo Area Kids
Teaching children about water safety is important, but not all children have access to public…
Connecting Kids to Meals Helps Reduce Child Hunger in Northwest Ohio
With roughly one in four children in Lucas County facing food insecurity, Connecting Kids to…
Fun Toledo Area After-School Programs to Boost Social-Emotional Skills
Many parents across the country enroll their children in after-school programs. Whether in a household…
Health and Wellness Guide 2025
The beginning of a new year is a great time to set goals, especially when…
Improving Lives Through Music Therapy and Therapeutic Music Lessons
Heart String Melodies has been helping people of all ages by providing music therapy and…
Effects of Favoritism of Children: Long-Term Emotional Implications for the Favored Child
Parental favoritism is a complex topic — it’s a common occurrence, yet many parents don’t…
Transformation Living Resource Helps Youths with ‘Open Arms’
Open Arms Transformation Living is a relatively new resource helping youths, primarily females between 12…
Donate Extra Halloween Candy for Cash and a Cause
Trick-or-treating is a fun activity for kids to dress up, get outside and bond with…
Local Author Takes Unique Approach to Reading as a Parent
Andrea Mata, a clinical child psychologist, wanted her book to be different. “Other parenting books…
Communicate With Your Baby Through Sign
Babies know so much more than they are able to communicate; which oftentimes causes great…
Tips of Baby Led Weaning From a Pediatric Dietician and Author
Introducing new foods with infants is a task that can cause anxiety in even the…
Little Blessings Provide Big Help to Veterans, Families
Military veterans returning to civilian life often need help to make that transition. While the…
Practicing Mindfulness as a Family with BeLove Parenting
BeLove Parenting is holding Side by Side Mindfulness Classes at Harmony in Life, 5747 Main…
Therapy Can Help Youths with Emotions and Social Skills
The lives of youths often are thought to be fun and carefree, but not always.…
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…
Prioritize Hydration for Summer Adventures
Parents should make sure their kids drink plenty of water in the hot summer months…