Health Literacy for Kids, Families
With the rise of technology and medical advances in healthcare, health literacy—the ability to obtain,…
Breaking the Silence: NAMI’s Marriah Kornowa Brings Mental Health Conversations to the Heart of Toledo
Mental illness doesn’t just affect individuals — it echoes across entire families, reshaping roles, routines…
Inclusive Playgrounds and Resources in the Toledo Area
There are several new opportunities for play around the Glass City, including playgrounds that are…
Recent Study Looks at Kid’s Eating Habits
Despite the continued proliferation of fast food and pre-packaged snacks, there’s some good news involving…
Natural Playgrounds in the Toledo Area
Looking for a way to get your kids excited about the great outdoors? Northwest Ohio…
A Guide to Kids’ Fitness Classes in Toledo
Exceleration Gymnastics Center 2255 South Reynolds Road 419-381-1000 Exceleration Gymnastics Center offers a variety of…
A Mental Health Day, Used Wisely, can Rejuvenate Overburdened Youngsters
The concept is simple: if swamped with details, stop and restart. When a computer is…
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…