Helping parents of miscarriage heal

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January 30, 2017

The loss of a child comes with much sadness and heartbreak.
More than 40 years ago the Caring and Restoring Each Other (CARE)
support group was started by grieving parents and a neonatologist
at what is now Promedica Toledo Children’s Hospital. CARE
is for parents who have lost a baby from miscarriage through the
first few months of life. Hospital facilitators organize the meetings,
but it’s often the grieving parents that help each other the most.

While parents are encouraged to share their stories, sharing is not
required, listening often has a healing effect, too. This open group
meets the third Tuesday of every month in the Education Center
at Promedica Toledo Hospital at 7:30pm. There is no registration
and no cost.

For more information, call 419- 291-9475.

National Children’s Dental Health Month

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Kimberly Feldkamp

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January 30, 2017

Did you know tooth decay is the #1 chronic illness in children? Did you know that if a child’s tooth decay goes untreated it can lead to tooth loss, speech problems and even loss of self esteem? That’s why the American Dental Association has declared February National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining oral health and wellness. Developing good habits at an early age — like brushing twice a day, flossing, avoiding sugary foods and drinks and scheduling regular dental visits– helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Avoiding peanut allergies early on

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Kimberly Feldkamp

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January 30, 2017

New recommendations from the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases say to give kids, especially infants, foods
containing peanuts early and often as a way to help avoid peanut
allergies. Doctors now recommend giving babies pureed food or finger
food containing peanut powder or extract before they are six months
old. Experts believe introducing the foods early allow the body to
tolerate the food instead of reacting to it, which can lower the likelihood
of developing an allergy to that food. Babies and toddlers should
never be given whole peanuts or peanut bits, though, because they
can be a choking hazard.

YMCA monthly parent night out

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Kimberly Feldkamp

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January 30, 2017

If you’re in desperate need of a date night (what parent isn’t?),
enjoy an evening away while your kids play at the Wolf Creek
YMCA. The Y offers a monthly parent night out all year long! For
just $15 per child for members ($20 for non-members), your child
can enjoy a fun night of games, activities, art projects, learning and
more. It’s open to children ages four to 10. Parents drop off at 6pm
and pickup at 9pm.

2100 S Holland-Sylvania Road, Maumee | 419-866-9622

Yer mom is serving up new local eats

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Randi Petrello

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January 30, 2017

Micah Risher of House of Eats and chefs Drew Ruiz, Tracy Ruiz and Tobias Czlapinski of the former Saints & Sinners Café have teamed up to form a new restaurant serving meals made from scratch. Yer Mom’s House of Eats menu features at least one gluten-free soup and one vegan soup daily, as well as vegan bread. The lunchtime eatery serves locally sourced items such as soups, sandwiches, salads, tacos and more, and is now open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out their Facebook page for their specials and menu.

316 N. Michigan Ave. | Suite 107
419- 376-7438 | facebook.com/Yer-Moms-House-Of-Eats

Secor Square gets a facelift

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Randi Petrello

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January 30, 2017

Construction at the new Secor Square is well under way and several new
spots are readying to open. The plaza is anchored by the highly anticipated
35,000-square-foot grocer 365 by Whole Foods. Other retailers include Fusian,
a new restaurant featuring customizable and affordable sushi rolls, Great Clips,
Joint Chiropractic, and Orangetheory Fitness, with a grand opening Feb. 16.
The plaza also includes PetPeople, a natural pet food and supplies store, and
PizzaFire, a fast, wood-fired pizza chain that opened in December.