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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 25 • Issue 9 • September 2017

[special features] Happy 25 Years Toledo Area Parent!

Keep your kids engaged at the end of the school day

FIELD TRIP & AFTER SCHOOL GUIDE 2017

A look back at how it all began...and how far we’ve come

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Celebrating 25 years Memories over 25 Years

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Giveaway

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Community Snapshots

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What’s Briefly Happening

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Keep Lunch Safe

New Kids

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Tweens

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By Jeff Klima Back to school food safety tips from the USDA

Parent Profile

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Growing Up Online 22

[Always online]

Craft of the Month 24 Healthy Kids 26 Kitchen Table Politics 28 Calendar 29

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School GUIDE

All summer long we’re giving away Summer Reading Prize Packs.

Last month we asked and you answered:

Where’s your favorite spot to read in the summer?

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Christopher Knoll: I will miss our late night walks before bedtime as the sun starts to set early but fall is my favorite time of year apples, pumpkin spice, colorful leaves

Carla Maluso: I’ll miss the ability to relax and have nothing on the agenda!

Carin Galvin Stramel: I’ll miss catching lightning bugs with my son & the way summer feels...relaxing & free.

Parenting: Then vs. Now 16

A look at what’s changed and what’s stayed the same over the last 25 years — by Erin Marsh

Food Fight 27

Inky’s : This family tradition

is tasty and 60 years strong — by Karen L. Zickes CORRECTION: In our Animal Encounter: Up Close and Personal at the Indian Creek Zoo article in August, we reported that the Indian Creek Zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America. The Indian Creek Zoo is currently working towards being accredited.

Back to School Guide

As you settle into the routine of a new school year, could you use some help making mornings easier? How about some inspiration for packing lunches? Find tips and tricks for the best school year yet in our Back to School Guide - online now!

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Kathy Smith Farnham: I’ll miss slow, easy mornings and time at the lake.

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Adams Street Publishing Co. What was your favorite field trip?

September Giveaway As we settle into our school routines, the longer days of summer are fading and your little ones will have to spend more time indoors. If you’re worried about keeping them occupied, Pai Technology might be able to help. These fun and interactive products for children ages 3 and up will keep them engaged and entertained while helping them learn, too. And this month, Toledo Area Parent is giving away a Pai Technology gift pack. One lucky reader will win the following three items: Cube-tastic! With the help of the Cube-tastic! app and your phone or tablet, anyone can learn to conquer the cube through customized, step-by-step tutorials to solve the puzzle.

Ocean Pets pairs augmented reality with creativity for youngsters. By using special putty and ocean templates, kids create their own ocean pets, scan them and watch them come to life.

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Your Virgo child is very particular: they know what they like and will definitely let you know what they DON’T like! Creatures of habit, these children do best with a set routine and schedule. This month their creative switch will flip on!

Make sure you know where your crayons, markers, paint and paper are! Otherwise, they will be expressing their creativity on your furniture and walls! If you react in a way of upset it might stifle their natural ability to create. Virgos are neat freaks and will prefer simple surroundings without a lot of distractions. Go out and get an easel for them and some simple watercolor paints or crayons and let them create their masterpieces!

Be sure to have a specific place to hang what they made and your little Virgo will grow up being able to freely create and that nit-picky part of self will fade away. As a parent you need to show them you are excited with what they did!

They will surely only give you the painting or picture of what they feel is their best work anyway!

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Calendar Mara Kalinoski (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CEDAR POINT Contributing Writers Kimberly Blaker, Kimberly Feldkamp, Christa Melnyk Hines, Carolyn Jabs, Erin Marsh, Sam Melden, Raegan Nelson, Emily Remaklus, Kimmie Rose, Karen Zickes

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For advertising and general information, call 419-244-9859 or fax 419-244-9871. E-mail ads to adsin@adamsstreetpublishing.com. Deadline for advertising copy 2 p.m. Friday before publication. Toledo Area Parent subscriptions are available by mail for $30 per year at Adams Street Publishing, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. One copy free per person per week; extra copies $1 each. Persons taking copies for any reason other than personal use are subject to prosecution.

Letters to the editor must be limited to 300 words, are subject to editing, and should include the writer’s full name and phone number. Any letter submitted to the editor or publisher may be printed at the publisher’s discretion in issues subsequent to its receipt. Entire contents © 2017 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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Wind Down Tournament check presentation to Cancer Connection Martin Drain, Jean Schoen, Elizabeth Smith (Wizards Softball Coach) Martin Drainowner (owner of the Fast Wizards Softball Team) presenting Jean Schoen (Founder & President of Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio) with a $2725 check. The funds were raised during the team’s recent Wind Down Tournament and will support the Cancer Connection’s free programs for local cancer patients.

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BACK 2 SCHOOL FAIR

Isabella, 6, & Sophia, 3, Berkey

Saturday, August 12 was our 23rd annual Fair at the Franklin Park Mall. A great day full of fun and informative opportunities, some of our sponsors included TARTA and Laborers Local 500.

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Teletubbies celebrate 20 years

Little Carpenter’s Group

You’ve heard of Teletubbies, right?

The children’s show is celebrating 20 years. The series depicts exploring and enjoying life through creative exercises and relatable experiences -- to support the development of language skills, encourage physical activity and inspire positive social interactions.

The modernized Teletubbies series is designed to captivate today’s digital toddlers with updated elements. In honor of this milestone, we’re giving away a Teletubbies Prize Pack (valued at more than $75) that includes a plush toy, four new DVDs, and a new line of books, to a lucky reader.

Log onto toledoareaparent.com to enter!

The St. Joseph Church Sylvania’s Little Carpenters Play Group is a parent and/or caregiver group that meets for three 6-week sessions throughout the year to explore toddler topics and activities of interest.

Children from ages 0 – 5 are welcome to attend and participants are not limited to members of St. Joseph Church Sylvania. The group meets on the parish’s east campus every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. throughout the session. Registration is not required but always appreciated. The fall session runs September 27 – November 2. Contact Program Coordinator Mrs. Laurie Neary at 419-885-5791 for more information or to RSVP. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main Street, Sylvania, 419-885-5791.

Cut the Juice

Fruit juice might seem like an excellent means of quenching your child’s thirst, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has new guidelines for fruit juices and children: No juice before age 1. For toddlers ages 1-3, up to half a cup per day (4 oz). For children ages 4-6, up to three-quarters cup per day (6 oz). For children and teens ages 7-18, up to one cup per day (8 oz). Do not put juice in a sippy cup or bottle that the child carries around.

Offer your child whole fruit, which has both the vitamins and fiber that children need.

Cops & Kids Event is Back Get ready to hit the bowling lanes for a good cause. The Toledo Bowling Senate Junior League’s Build ATrust Bowl- A-Thon will be back at the end of the month. At Toledo Sports Center on Saturday, September 30 at 11am kids, tweens and teens are invited to bowl with local police officers, firefighters and members of the military.

George Hayes, event coordinator, said the purpose behind this event is to break down barriers and build the trust level with law enforcement in Toledo and surrounding areas. The fourth event of this kind, Hayes sees the numbers continue to grow. Those under 17 bowl free. All others pay $5 for three games, shoe rental included.

Toledo Sports Center, 1516 Starr Avenue, Toledo, 419-693-0687

Volunteers Needed

Looking to give back to the community this fall? Heartbeat of Toledo needs you! The pregnancy help center is currently recruiting volunteers for its two locations, in East Toledo and in Sylvania. “Most volunteers help with our prenatal and parenting classes for new and expectant moms and dads,” said Pat Todak, executive director of Heartbeat. “We also need volunteers to help with our Dine & Dash Women’s Luncheon in December, our annual banquet in the spring and our ongoing baby bottle drives.” In addition to prenatal and parenting classes, Heartbeat of Toledo offers ultrasounds, options counseling and assistance to women who are or who may be pregnant. All services are free and confidential.

Heartbeat of Toledo, 419-241-9131, heartbeatoftoledo.org

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Dr. Bob Rhee at Father’s Rights Organization

2927 N McCord Rd, Toledo, OH

Often when families split because of a separation or divorce, it can be confusing for those involved to figure out how both parents can see their children. Now there’s a new nonprofit organization in town aimed at helping fathers navigate the family court system.

Father’s Rights Organization helps dads file necessary paperwork for visitations with their children, offers education on child support obligations and requirements, parenting and anger management classes, as well as father support groups and individual and family counseling. For families that may need it, Father’s Rights Organization offers supervised visitations at its facility. President and founder of Father’s Rights Organization, Beth Incorvaia, said a motivation behind this nonprofit is to end the fatherless epidemic and be a support for dads when they may need a little extra help.

(419) 517-5500 www.pocllc.com

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Father’s Rights Organization, 5330 Heatherdowns, Suite 205, Toledo. 419-214-2465

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If you’re a parent with a child diagnosed with ADHD or Autism, there’s a new therapy being offered in town to provide brain training that aims to treat the root cause of the condition. Brain Bright Therapy consists of licensed therapists using neuroscience to provide brain training to help improve balance, coordination, attention, memory, sensory processing and learning. The therapy isn’t just for kids, though. Brain Bright also works with adults who have Parkinson’s disease, those who may have suffered a stroke and more. Brain Bright Therapy hopes to decrease stress in patients and to assist them in becoming their brightest self.

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Brain Bright Therapy, 5412 Monroe Street, Suite 1, Toledo, 419-279-9576

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Fit Body Boot Camp, 6819 Central Avenue, 844-419-3222

First Watch Now Open If you’re looking for a new place to grab breakfast, brunch or lunch, there’s a new option in town. First Watch, a healthy cafe chain, is now serving up yummy dishes in Secor Square. Open daily from 7am-2:30pm, the menu has lots of options, including traditional bacon and eggs to seasonal dishes like Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Toast and crab and asparagus omelets. There’s a variety of lunch options, as well as a sizeable kids menu.

First Watch, 3410 Secor Road Suite 550, Toledo, 419-930-8036.

www.AmericanMobileFitness.com info@americanmobilefitness.com | 419.351.1381 2727 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Suite H

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BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS BACK TO SLEEP

A Summer in Color

PRIZM Youth Art Exhibit Event

By Jason Drummond, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychologist

It’s almost time for school to resume and that means it’s time to start planning for the new school year.

Part of that planning includes returning to school year sleep schedules. For children and adolescents, sleep is an important part of life. Lack of sleep can lead to a range of behavioral, mood, and health problems. Further, I think everyone understands how hard it can be to concentrate when tired.

Research suggests that children, even adolescents, need between 10 and 12 hours of sleep per night.

We also know that sleep schedules become routines that our bodies “learn.” Basically, our bodies are programmed to have wakeful and tired periods that follow a routine pattern. During the summer, it is typical for students to stay up later followed by sleeping in, providing the much needed sleep.

Although perfectly normal, and one of the joys of childhood, this tends to alter the sleep-wake pattern of children.

Thus, one of the important back-to-school routines I stress with parents is re-establishing a sleep schedule.

Sleep schedules usually take approximately two weeks, but can take up to a month, to establish.

With that in mind, it’s best to begin changing sleep schedules three to four weeks before school begins. One way to establish a sleep schedule is to pick a night you are going to start and begin using a typical school year bedtime routine.

Alternately, you can determine the time your children are typically falling asleep and have them go to sleep 15 minutes earlier each night until you reach the target bedtime for the school year.

Either way, routine is important in setting a sleep schedule. It can be as simple as putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, and reading a short story each night before bed. Being creatures of habit, having similar acts each night before bed prepares the brain for sleep. It is also important that parents have children turn off media approximately one hour before bed. The light that comes from the screens of electronics has been shown to act as a stimulant and can lead to difficulties falling asleep. In addition to setting up consistent bedtime patterns, it is also important to begin preparing to wake up at the same time.

That means it is time to start setting an alarm and waking up at a regular time each weekday morning. As with going to sleep, you can either begin waking your children up at the time they’ll have to wake for school or you can gradually work your way to that time in much the same way described for sleep. By following this plan for several weeks, your child will find it easier to wake up at the assigned time for school each morning.

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By Emily Modrowski

Tapping into their creative side, these youth art winners, aged 3 through junior high, crafted art in a range of mediums.

Children have a refreshing view of the world. Things often look a lot different from their eyes, making their creativity even more interesting and valuable. PRIZM, a nonprofit organization created to inspire artistic expression in literary and visual arts, is a firm believer in children’s creative expression.

This summer, PRIZM, partnered with Way Library for the 3rd annual Northwest Ohio Youth Art Summer Invitational. The “Color My World” youth art exhibit featured works of art from children ages three through junior high. Children and teens crafted two and three dimensional works in all artistic medias.

Local artists, adults, friends and family members mentored young students and encouraged them to submit work into PRIZM’s visual arts event.

Categories for art submissions were “Breaking Ground” creative theme, a library theme, a recycle theme, a Way Library summer read theme, a general category and an age category.

Imagination was clearly on display by the clever use of recycled materials in many of the entries. This was demonstrated by 1st place recycle category winner April Switzenberg’s diorama that was made with stone and cardboard. In the Library theme cateogy, 2nd place winner Ritodeep Roy used a recycled jug as the base of his piece. On top of recyclables, there were many entries made with acrylics, paper collages and more.

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This work by R. Jensen, pays homage to popular children’s book Goodnight Moon.

R. Roy’s powerful piece, Read, offers a sobering message.

Each participant received certificates as well as a chance to win other prizes, and the winners of the age and theme categories combined won hundreds of dollars worth of art supplies to help continue their creativity.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Q&A with Don DiBartolomeo What’s your favorite activity to do with your family/kids? Sharing a meal with them,

Additionally, the organization offers demos What’s your go-to activity when you finally across Northwest Ohio have a few minutes to yourself? Riding my throughout the year. bike.

The demonstrations are given by instructors Name one thing you swore you’d never do and young athletes who as a parent, but totally did....... Tell them, participate in the Ac“Oooohhh I would take you to McDonald’s but tion Sports Demo Team. they’re closed on (whatever day it happened to Along with showcasing be)....because they’re cleaning. action sports, the demDescribe your life in five words Always love onstrations incorpowhat you’re doing. rate positive messages about safety, anti-bullying, the dangers of Don DiBartolomeo shows tricks are drugs and tobacco, and for kids with The Right Direction Photo credit: matt bowley photography Along with fundraisers, The Right the importance of healthy living.

Youth Development Program Direction hosts a number of contests By participating in The Right Directhroughout the year at local parks. tion, young athletes not only see how There are many kids who spend countthey can positively impact their commuless hours in skate parks working to imnity, but they are also developing team prove, but often do not have the chance Kids meet goals with The Right Direction work, communication, time manageto showcase their skills. By participating

By Emily Remaklus ment, and leadership skills, all which are in the contests, kids create their own 1-2 necessary to succeed as a professional minute run set to music and are then athlete or in any career field they may If you have been to any of the fesjudged and awarded prizes. It’s a way choose.

Want to learn more or tivals happening in Northwest Ohio in to recognize the athletes for their hard see The Right Direction’s the last few months there is a chance work. The contests are free, but The For more information about work in action? you may have seen The Right Direction.

Right Direction asks for a donation of a The Right Direction and how to get From scooters to wakeboards, The Right canned good which goes to a local food What? September involved, please visit Direction is the ultimate organization bank. demonstrations therightdirection.org in Northwest Ohio for bringing action Where? Waterville’s Roche De sports to the community.

Boeuf Festival and BGSU’s STEM in the Park Support for When? Sat., September 23rd non-traditional sports 2017 at 10:30am and 1:45pm The Right Direction Youth Devel Why? Come see The Right opment Program is a non-profit youth Direction Action Sports Demo Team development program that focuses on as they share their talents, and a engaging and supporting kids in acpositive message about living a tion sports such as motocross, BMX, and healthy lifestyle. skateboarding. The organization not only teaches young athletes the skills necessary to succeed in their particular the community, through mentoring kids. sport, but it also focuses on developing DiBartolomeo instills the importance of necessary life skills to ensure they have giving back and provides multiple ways a bright future. which young athletes can make a posiThe organization was founded in tive impact, stating, “Everything we do 2010 by professionally sponsored rider has some community give back.”

Don DiBartolomeo who had been involved in action sports since he was a Community involvement kid. Having had the experience of workOne initiative created by The Right ing as a professional rider at a young Direction is their Impact Program. With age, DiBartolomeo understands the ima focus on community and the developportance sports can play in the develment of life skills, The Right Direction opment of values and skills for kids. In helps young athletes plan and enact Northwest Ohio there is a great amount fundraisers for charities of their choice. of endorsement and recognition for the In the past, athletes have brought action more traditional sports, such as football sports demonstrations to their schools and baseball. However, action sports where the student population can pay do not generally receive the same sup$1 to get out of class to watch the demo. port. DiBartolomeo founded The Right The money raised then goes towards a Direction as a way to help support local charity of the athlete’s choice. However, kids in their interest for non-traditional it is also the responsibility of the athlete sports. to take over the marketing and planning DiBartolomeo has been very involved for the fundraiser. After the event, the in the community throughout his proathlete creates a story, through video or fessional career, so The Right Direction written, that can be shared by the school is also focused greatly on giving back to and The Right Direction. everyone’s there at the same time and place.

Bringing Support for Action Sports

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School may be back in session, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to end! With these great after school programs and field trips, the fun of summer is still going strong. Plus, you’ll know your children are engaged and entertained after the bell rings, but before dinner is served!

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2437 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo 419-473-0999 minimotionsdance.com Offering a variety of dance classes, Mini Motions has something for all ages and levels of experience. Additionally, they offer local daycares the option to set up programs so that children can participate in dance and motor skills at their usual after school location. So if you have a little one who can’t stop moving to the beat, Mini Motions could be the perfect after school option for you!

AFTER SCHOOL programs American Academy of Martial Arts 5020 Lewis Ave. Toledo 419-726-8388 http://americanacademymartialarts.com/

American Academy of Martial Arts helps promote martial arts such as judo, ju jitsu, aikido, and self defense to the Toledo youth. With a focus on values such as honor, loyalty, and respect, this organization helps give area kids the necessary skills to become productive members in society.

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Hope Learning Academy 4234 Monroe St. Toledo 419-297-6313 http://hopelearningacademy.org/

For some children with mild learning disabilities, a traditional classroom environment can be a struggle. That’s where Hope Learning Academy comes in. This local parochial school focuses on ensuring that these students have a positive experience in school. With sensory and social skills programs, Hope Learning Academy provides the extra support students may need.

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Little Wonders Child Care Center

2534 Woodville Rd. Northwood, OH. 419-691-3783 http://www.littlewonderschildcarecenter.com/ Little Wonders Child Care Center provides care for infants up to grade school children. Parents who work late will appreciate the late hours that the center remains open. The center has a focus on helping children build self-confidence and ensures an enriching environment for all children where they can develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

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1500 N. Superior St., Toledo 419-729-8135 - ymcatoledo.org With over 25 centers in Northwest Ohio and located in 16 different schools, it is easy to find after school care nearby. For schools that do not have a YMCA located inside, transportation is provided so that children can easily get from school to a YMCA after care program. For parents that work second shift, two area YMCAs offer late night care.

Care is offered for children as young as 6 weeks old up to 12 years old.

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Spend some time courtside learning new skills and having fun with the Toledo Volleyball Club’s (TVC) popular “in-house� leagues. Youth, Junior High and High School league teams all get to train with TVC coaches, benefit from practices and play in competitive games, including all-day events, without traveling to out-of-town tournaments. Players can also opt for private lessons, small group training, and more. To learn more about the TVC’s expansive offerings, see online.

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Indian Creek Zoo is a great way to spend a day being educated and engaged. With educational messages near the natural exhibits, students have a wonderful opportunity to learn all about the hundreds of beautiful creatures in an up-close and personal way. School field trips are catered to specific grade levels and teachers get in free!

Pricing for students is $5 and $7 for parents and chaperones.

Imagination Station

Toledo Zoo

All their programs are aligned with state standards for Ohio and Michigan, so the Imagination Station makes a perfect location for a field trip. Just $6 per participants from Lucas County ($6.50 if outside), there is a host of activities for students that are so fun, they might not realize they’re learning.

Think Tank Workshops are available for an additional fee that allow stundents to dissect a cow’s eye, get hands on with the life cycle and more.

The Toledo Zoo is an excellent place for an educational and enjoyable time.

This “must do zoo” is fun for any age and gives visitors an up-close look at animals from around the world.

As if that’s not fun enough, an aerial adventure course was recently added which allows visitors to see the zoo from a new angle. Additionally, the beautiful aquarium is included with all zoo admission. For many school districts, The Toledo Zoo is a perfect field trip choice.

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Still the Same vs.

What’s Changed The difference 25 years can make

By Kimberly Feldkamp

A lot has changed since our first issue in 1992, but at the same time, a lot still remains the same.

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Celebrating 25 years Memories over 25 Years

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We’ve shared many favorite places and spaces that some parents might not know about.

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(from the Publisher’s Letter in the Sept/Oct 1992 issue)

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t all started in the fall of 1992, when two mothers with young children recognized a need in the community - to share information about all things parenting. At the time, founder Collette Jacobs and business partner Becky Harris would exchange information and give each each support over the back fence.

They realized other moms needed to know they weren’t alone as they held screaming newborns, battled the terrible twos and learned to live with dramatic teens. Toledo Area Parent was born, and here we are 25 years later, still providing information to parents on everything from tips on finding quality childcare to navigating the world of technology to fun, free activities in the community.

In that time, Ann Arbor Family, The City Paper, Findlay Area Family, M Living and Current have all published, too.

“I never envisioned all this when we started,” Collette said. “But a lot of the topics we covered back then - working moms, healthy snacks for kids, family-friendly activities - it’s all still relevant today.”

And today we continue to strive to provide valuable information, to support parents and to have a positive impact on the community. Cheers to 25 more years!

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The Goals of Toledo Area Parent

In our very first issue, we laid out the goals of this publication.

25 years later, they still ring true.

“First, we will be an extensive resource for families and children by spotlighting activities and all sorts of useful information in our community calendar.

Second, we will provide information and help to the growing number of parents who face difficult choices about day care, child health, safety and education. Most importantly, we are committed to bettering our children and our community. Parenting requires a balanced approach: discipline with caring, support with independence, learning with fun. We look forward to providing you with the resources to make the job of being a parent a little easier.”

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The Mother’s Center, where it all began.

September 1992

A nonprofit organization for mothers and their families. It’s a place where moms come together for education, support, friendship, advice and positive reinforcement in their roles as parents and as women. This is the place where our founders met two and a half decades ago. Together, Collette Jacobs and Becky Harris, decided local moms were hungry for information on everything from keeping kids healthy to making sure they were physically active and engaged in the world around them.

Thus, Toledo Area Parent was born. Today the Mother’s Center of Toledo is still around, providing moms of newborns, toddlers, and schoolaged children a welcoming, non-judgmental support network.

The Toledo Art Museum We ran a story about The Toledo Art Museum and offered a handy, interactive map to help parents navigate the museum and show their kids some of the highlights. It was highly controversial when we did -- then museum director, Roger Berkowitz, didn’t have such an open-door policy for kids.

Fast forward 25 years and today the Art Museum embraces children, offering kids art classes, outdoor games and open spaces to foster creative play and even a Family Center where families are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get a little messy, all while enjoying the arts.

To Work or Not to Work?

25 years later and women are still facing some of the same tough decisions, especially when it comes to balancing motherhood with a career.

After having a baby, many women may find themselves asking: should I work? Should I stay home? What’s best for my baby? For me?

In our first issue 25 years ago, we ran a column about this dilemma, and it still rings true today.

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Then and Now

How Parenting Has Changed in 25 Years Tracking the changes from technology to education

By Erin Marsh

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e’ve all heard or said the equivalent of, “Back in the day, parents always/never used to [fill in the blank].”

“We always put our babies to sleep on their bellies and they turned out fine.”

“That kid just needs a good spanking.

Back in our day, parents weren’t afraid to discipline their children.”

Much has changed in the world of parenting, and Toledo Area Parent has been here to track the changes since our first issue, 25 years ago. Whether you talk to a grandparent, young mother, or pediatrician, they all agree on one thing: the changes have been plentiful.

Rise of Technology

The discussion of changes in parenting over the years inevitably leads to the influence of technology.

Mary Wyar, wedding/lifestyle photographer and mother of Locke (6) and Fox (3), muses, “I feel like my parents parented the exact same way as their parents did, and they didn’t really think about the choices they were making. They followed the same path their parents did without necessarily analyzing it.”

“We have a lot more resources than our parents did. We can get on our computers or phones and research something,” Wyar said. “They did the best they could with the resources they had.”

More information, more concerns

Dr. Robert Mills, Senior Partner of PediatriCare Associates who has been practicing pediatrics for just over 30 years, reiterates this point: “Questions from our parents have become more and more sophisticated with the advent of the internet and social media. As would be predicted, this can be very beneficial, or [it] can actually be harmful depending on the validity of the information.”

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“Many parents come into our office loaded with excellent questions after doing online research regarding certain medical conditions,” explained Dr. Mills.

“Unfortunately, medical information is sometimes sensationalized and causes undue fear.... A recent example was an internet story on the dangers of ‘dry drowning.’ For weeks, I answered questions from many concerned parent...I had to remind them that some authors...are paid per ‘click’ and to reassure them of the rarity of this condition.”

Then vs. Now

A lot has changed in the world of parenting since 1992, including the costs associated with delivering, diapering and feeding a baby.

Immediate access

Mary Schoen, intervention specialist, mother and grandmother, echoes these sentiments: “As a whole, there are lot of more bells and whistles to parenting than we had. Kids have iPads, iPhones, streaming movies-all at their whim. We had to wait until 8:00 to watch The Grinch!”

“There are so many things to entertain the kids at such an early age, and you have to monitor your kids a lot more than we did--what’s online, what’s on TV, what’s on Netflix,” Schoen continues. “We simply had to keep track of our kids’ friends and who their parents were. Everything was much more family-oriented then; there weren’t TV shows you couldn’t watch. We didn’t have the fear of the ‘bad guy’ out there like you guys have.”

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Parenting and Education

Mary Schoen has been teaching for 30 years, both in private and public schools, and she has noticed an overall decline of parent involvement. “25 years ago, most of the moms were stay-at-home-moms and you had a lot more parent participation. Parents were volunteering, involved in the education process, and concerned about their children’s grades.”

Schoen continues, “If you called home with a problem or if a student wasn’t doing well in class, they would back you up. Parents would work with the student at home or talk to the student about proper behavior in the classroom. There was usually some kind of punishment at home as well.”

“I think parents question the teacher’s authority much more than they did in the past,” Schoen concludes.

Wyar observes education through the eyes of a parent and offers an alternative view. “I think the expectations on the kids and parents are higher than they used to be,” Wyar says. “Many issues fell through the cracks, things that required speech therapy and OT, but maybe the kids are just being overanalyzed now.”

Wyar illustrates with a personal example: “Locke’s teacher says he has a weakened core because he can’t sit still during reading time, but I feel like they’re boys and they shouldn’t be expected to sit still at 5 or 6.”

Even extracurricular activities carry higher stakes these days. “When we were kids, sports were something you just went to the rec center to sign up for when you were in middle school,” Wyar said. “Now there’s this pressure at 4 years old to have your kids involved in something--violin lessons, travel swim team, travel soccer team--at 5 years old.

Having your kid...committed to something at such a young age is tough.”

Dr. Mills adds, “I have also found more parents stressing over educational issues as their children become young adults. With cell phones and social media allowing for instantaneous and frequent contact with students ‘away’ at college, parents have been challenged to find the right balance for interacting with their developing young adults.”

Views and opinions on parenting may differ, but everyone can agree on one thing: we want our children to be happy and loved. Schoen stresses, “We still want our kids to have lots of different experiences, to be exposed to a lot of different things. We want them to have a better life than we had.”

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Parent Profiles: The Early Years It’s not just parents who make a difference in the lives of children...

Here’s a look back at some of the advocates, educators, and mentors we’ve featured in the past.

Joyce Davis Puppeteer Sept./Oct. 92 In 2000, Joyce Davis retired from her 30-year career as owner and operator of the successful Fairgreen Preschool. Since then, she has carried on her passion for entertaining children with her creative and educational puppet shows.

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Chuck Hage and his wife Elisa are still entertaining children with their fun, whimsical (and sometimes silly) songs and high-energy concerts with their band, Just Kiddin’ Around.

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The friendly and passionate Dr. Susan Clay Hufford has been in practice for more than three decades and is still serving families as a trusted, knowledgeable pediatrician.

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More parent Profiles: Diane Larson. SEPT. 94 With over 30 years experience, the long standing, awardwinning journalist is just as familiar as ever. Today, Larson is seen nightly with co-anchor Lee Conklin on 13abc Action News at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm.

This children’s picture book creator found her passion for painting as a third grader at the Toledo Museum of Art. Nearly four decades later, Fleming continues to create award-winning children’s books in her uniquely-textured and vibrant style.

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Children Thrive on Consistency Developing Routines If what the experts say is true, none of us are getting enough sleep.

This is especially problematic for preschoolers who need eleven hours of sleep daily. Relaxed summer schedules, vacations, and extended outdoor play with daylight savings time makes it difficult for children to fall asleep early. “Sleeping in” is often the antidote and switching gears abruptly to get up early is difficult as children start school.

Children thrive on consistency and established routines. Working backwards from the time a child needs to get up in the morning, dress him or herself, eat a healthy breakfast, and gather belongings for the day before heading out the door, establish the time your young child needs to be in bed nightly to get the recommended eleven hours. For many children that time is 8:00 pm.

Try room darkening shades or curtains to set the stage. And start your bedtime routine earlier to calm your children and prepare them

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Great Unknowns

Sept./Oct. 92 The Mother’s Center of Toledo an organization for women with young children to meet, share ideas and support each other.

Nov./Dec. 92 The Wolcott House Museum take a tour and step back in time at this historical house on River Road in Maumee, which is full of antique toys, Indian artifacts and lots of history.

May./June 93 Stranahan Arboretum you can explore and enjoy 47 acres of cultivated ornamental trees, rolling lawns, natural woods, ponds and prairie.

Sept./Oct. 93 Area Apple Orchards MacQueen’s, Erie Orchards

Sauder Farm and Craft Village Take a step back in time and experience (and appreciate!) how Americans lived and worked in the last century.

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eginning with the first issues of Toledo Parent in September/October 1992 (we published an issue every 2 months back then), we’ve shared many favorite places and spaces that some parents might not know about. The original column, featured on the cover, was titled The Great Unknown, and each issue we highlighted a local place to visit or attraction for young families. With the help or our readers, we’ve shared many hidden gems in this area. Here’s a look at some of the Great Unknowns throughout the years.

Jan./Feb. 94 The Toledo Firefighters

Museum - located at 918 Sylvania Ave., check out old trucks, see vintage fire equipment and maybe meet a retired fireman.

Jan./Feb. 93 Ritter Planetarium - located on the campus of the University of Toledo, this is your gateway to the universe. Here you can learn historical and scientific facts about planets, stars and constellations.

Mar./April. 93 Crane Creek State Park

-located on State Rt. 2, this park has 79 acres of beach and marsh, with a half-mile, man-made bird walk that goes out over the marsh. You can see owls, hawks, eagles and ducks here.

May/June 94 The 577 Foundation - a family-oriented center at 577 Front St. in Perrysburg, this non-profit offers classes, nature opportunities and a biodome.

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Are We Addicted to Cellphones?

Here are a few consequences you may recognize in yourself or your kids: Time — Devoting more and more time to cellphone activities, partly because the person loses track of time and partly because it takes longer to feel satisfied.

How our phones dominate our lives

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Obsession — Thinking about being online even when the person is offline. Failure to cut back despite resolutions. Mood – Feeling anxious, restless, irritable or even angry when online activities are interrupted or when the person has to be offline.

By Carolyn Jabs

ow much time did your kids spend with their cellphones yesterday? When was the last time you checked yours? If contemplating these questions makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone.

Cell phones dominate our lives in part because they are designed to do precisely that according to Tristran Harris, a tech entrepreneur who worked for a while as Product Ethicist at Google. He now runs TimeWellSpent, a non-profit that points out how cellphones and their apps hijack our attention. The group urges tech designers to take the equivalent of the Hippocratic Oath and encourages consumers to make more mindful decisions about when, how and where to use their phones.

Harris isn’t the only expert concerned about cell phone overuse. Some researchers have noted brains scans of people who spend a lot of time online are disconcertingly similar to those of people with substance abuse problems. In a recent NPR report, Dr. Anna Lembke, an assistant professor in addiction medicine at Stanford, noted that Internet use can follow a classic pattern—“intermittent to recreational use, then progresses into daily use, and then progresses into consequential use.”

Social­— Withdrawal from friends and real life social activities. The feeling that online relationships are more significant and genuine.

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or most people, of course, cell phone use doesn’t rise to the level of addiction. Still, many parents have the uneasy feeling that phones take too big a chunk of family life. In contemporary culture, total abstinence isn’t realistic for adults or teens but there are ways to become more deliberate about when and how we use our phones. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Evaluate activities. Pay attention to what you and your kids are doing on your phones. Some activities—games, social media, news—are designed to be endless. Others—gambling, shopping, looking at porn—are associated with off-line addictions. Identify activities that are productive and/or enjoyable. How much time should be allotted to each? Develop a budget that guides how you spend your online time. Use the timer on your phone to hold you accountable.

2. Create an Essential Home Screen. Harris suggests sorting apps into three categories: Tools help you complete essential tasks—calendar, camera, etc. Bottomless Bowls are apps that encourage you to binge. Aspirations are things you’d like to do.

Create a homescreen that includes ONLY indispensable tools and realistic aspirations. Hide other apps in folders where you won’t see seductive icons.

3. Identify triggers.

Addictive behavior often starts with uncomfortable feelings such as depression or anxiety. Talking about feelings helps children and adults recognize their emotions and make more conscious decisions about how to manage them. If a family member is upset because of something that happened at school or work, he or she may get temporary relief from playing a game or bingewatching YouTube. That’s not necessarily a problem—if the person eventu-

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Interference ­— Spending time online even when it interferes with other important activities including employment, schoolwork, chores, exercise, family time and sleep.

Deception — Lying to oneself or others about how much time is spent with the phone. ally thinks through the basic problem and comes up with ideas about how to address it. Without that kind of emotional intelligence, kids and grownups may habitually turn to the phone simply to escape their feelings.

4. Customize notifications. The ding from a cell phone is like a slot machine. Most of the time, it’s meaningless but occasionally there’s a big payoff.

Assign special ringtones to family members and other people so you won’t miss genuinely important messages. Then turn off notifications from everything else.

You won’t know everything about everybody all the time, so put an end to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out.) Attention is valuable. Don’t squander it.

5. Create rich offline lives. Seek out tech-free experiences that are rewarding for family members.

Ride bikes, take walks, play sports. Cultivate face to face social skills by giving children lots of opportunities to meet and interact with other people. Get to know neighbors. Join a faith community or other community organizations. Invite friends and extended family over for meals or game nights. Collect cellphones at the door.

6. Get an alarm clock. Using a cellphone as an alarm makes it the last thing you see before you fall asleep and the first thing you check in the morning. It may even interrupt sleep with notifications that matter much less than being rested. Claim the luxury of thinking your own thoughts as you drift off to sleep.

Finally, appreciate what’s good about cell phones.

Some researchers, for example, have noted that use of drugs and alcohol among teens has declined over the same period that smartphone use increased. They speculate that interactive media may satisfy adolescent cravings for independence, risk-taking and sensation seeking without the devastating consequences of other addictions. Cellphones, like so many other technologies, can make lives better or worse. It’s up to parents to pay attention to that uneasy feeling about phones, so we can take corrective actions to restore them to their proper place.

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By Sam Melden

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I have a leadership test. It’s pretty short, not too complex, and I apply it to every leader I know over and over and over. Leadership is a tough subject.

We can confuse leadership with directing, dictating, being in charge or having more money. But I hold leadership to a higher standard because I think it’s more than that. When I meet a leader and try to discern if this is someone I want to follow, or would enjoy following,I ask these questions.

First: who’s on their team?

Meaning, who do they associate with, or surround themselves with?

Second: the closer you get to someone, does it get better or worse?

This one takes a bit more time, but it’s been so helpful. When you get to know someone, beyond first impressions and quick introductions, who are they? How do they act when no one else is around?

What drives them? How do they handle conflict?

To me, when you figure out who people surround themselves with, and who they truly are as a person, then you know what kind of leader you are following.

And the truth is, then you know what kind of person you are following.

As I think about this simple two question test, it strikes me that we can teach our children valuable lessons about how to find good friends, what to look for in role models and certainly, what type of person to become themselves. Now that we’re going back to school, settling into new rhythms and meeting many new people, let’s look at the questions from my leadership test and think about how we can give them to our kids to empower them to make good choices themselves and become the type of leader their peers want to follow.

1. Who is on your team?

It seems basic, but this is a difficult lesson to get through to our children. We are who we spend the most time with, right?

So often in school age environments we base this on who is the funniest, who has the best style or who scores the most in a game. But how do we get our children to use different criteria? I think the most important factor here is who we lift up in front of them as the role models in our world. Do we love the star quarterback more than community leader in our neighborhood? Do we spend more time reading magazines about fashion than we do about important issues in our country? The more we lift up the true role models in our world, the more our children will become the true role models in theirs.

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PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS FREE 6 WEEK CLASS Saturday, September 16, 2017 to Saturday, October 21, 2017 10:00am – 12:30pm Classes held at NAMI of Greater Toledo 2753 West Central Avenue, Toledo, OH Sign up online: namitoledo.org Call: 419.243.1119

2. The More Someone Gets To Know You, Does It Get Better, or Worse?

People are always surprised when they get to know someone beyond the first meeting. For better or worse, we find out more and often are surprised. Either we had it wrong and are disappointed or we are increasingly impressed the more we see. Think about those first weeks in school. Kids want to posture, they want to be liked just like the rest of us. It is imperative that we teach our children to be themselves, right from the beginning.

Introduce our true selves to our new classmates, our teachers, our coaches and anyone else who may be watching.

Every one of those interactions have the potential to turn into a deeper and truer friendship, and when it does, we want our new friends to be pleasantly surprised.

These two questions have served me well in assessing leaders from every sector, including politicians. And, if we can help our children first apply this leadership test to themselves, we will have given them the ultimate gift as they go back to school and continue in their growth, the ability to not only figure out who a good leader is, but to also be one.

Story Orchard Learning Academy LLC Story Orchard Learning Academy believes in individualizing each child’s experience in education and character development, while giving them the opportunity to socialize with their classmates. s Our school counselor has a masters degree in psychology and is able to help the children and their families on an individual basis. s Serving families of infants through school aged children separated by age and developmental level into 5 different classrooms. s Lower child to teacher ratios than the average center and state ratios, and our teachers are all educated and experienced in Early Childhood Education.

Open House

Monday September 25th from 6pm to 8pm.

We will have games and activities for your children to enjoy, giving families time to learn more about our many different programs and opportunities.

Registration fee waivers given with our program brochures at our open house.

We hope to see you at Story Orchard Learning Academy for our Open House!

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healthy kids Lessons at the Restaurant Table Nine social skills kids learn from eating out

by Christa Melnyk Hines

As the school year heats up and our schedules get busy, we might be more inclined to hit up the drive thru line or put in an order for carry-out. And if your budget might put the squeeze on dining out regularly at restaurants, don’t completely cross the option off of your mealtime menu. Eating out, even occasionally, can help kids develop communication skills and learn acceptable behavior in a public place.

Manners. Basic etiquette informs those around us that we’re sensitive to them and aware of our surroundings.

Consistently practice manners around your family’s dinner table to lay the groundwork for eating out. Whether you choose to dine at the mall food court or a sit-down establishment, role model how to place a polite order.

This gets him involved in the process.

Eventually, he’ll grow more confident.

Further support him by responding to questions that he’s unsure how to answer.

Social cues. Eating in restaurants helps kids recognize social cues like body language, facial expressions, tone of voice and boundaries. These non-verbals help us discern appropriate behavior in a particular environment.

For example you might say: “People talk quietly in this restaurant. We need to keep our voices down too so that we don’t disturb them.” Or “See how everyone is sitting down in their seats at their own table? We don’t run around or reach our hands across to other people’s booths because that bothers them.”

Self control. Dining out often requires kids to stay seated for longer periods of time than they do at home.

Set your family up for success by initially choosing kid-friendly places that don’t have long waits.

If possible, call ahead to put your name on the waiting list when headed to a popular spot or beat the rush by arriving early. Warn your waiter if you think you’ll need to make an early exit due to an unpredictable or tired toddler.

Patience. Waiting is tough for adults, but it can be excruciating for a hungry tot.

Bring a light snack like crackers, apple slices or raisins that will help ease hunger pains. Pack activities like crayons, blank paper, chat packs and a deck of cards.

Draw pictures, play I-Spy, tic-tac-toe, “Would You Rather...,” or a game of Old Maid to help pass the time.

Small talk. According to the Family Dinner Project, meal time conversation can help build a child’s vocabulary.

Furthermore, eating out together fosters small talk skills and family connection. Ask each other questions.

Discuss sporting events, the weather, the upcoming weekend or tell a humorous story.

Flexibility. Even if you’re packing up your meal early on your first few outings, keep trying. Restaurant experiences don’t always go smoothly. Kids may not like the food. They’ll complain, whine and express boredom during long waits. But over time, they’ll get better at going with the flow.

Remember, you’re treating your youngsters to more than dinner out. They’re indulging in essential, real-life social skills that they’ll (someday) be grateful you taught them.

Fun ways to practice manners Play pretend

restaurant at home

Dress up and have a tea party

Get silly by goofily imitating bad manners your child exhibits

For parents with strong

stomachs: Have a “No Manners” meal (Might want to do this outside!)

Coach your youngster to say please and thank you when the server delivers beverages and food.If your vigilant pupil observes another’s lackluster manners, ask him how he’d conduct himself differently.

Speaking up. Just when you think your child doesn’t have volume control, her voice drops to a whisper when ordering a drink. Before the server arrives, discuss the menu choices and prep her about what to say. Remind her that because restaurants can be noisy, she should speak up in a clear voice while ordering.

Eye contact. When your child orders, remind him to look at the server. Eye contact denotes confidence and signals polite respect. The skill isn’t easy for many people, especially kids who are apprehensive about interacting with people they don’t know. With time, repetition and maturity, kids can develop this valuable skill.

Self confidence. Uncertainty is the root of fear. Start small, role model and practice. Preschoolers can order their own drinks (limit choices to ease decisionmaking) and work up to ordering a main meal. Encourage them to make specific requests like, “May I please have some ketchup?”

Got a kiddo who clams up when talking to adults? Avoid labeling him as shy.

Instead place the order for him by saying, “You wanted the cheeseburger, right?

What kind of cheese would you like?”

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INKY’S Italian Foods 3945 N. Detroit Ave. Toledo 43612 419-476-0500 Mon-Thur: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: 4:30pm-11pm Sun: Closed www.inkysitalianfoods.com

As you know, this month we’re celebrating the exciting 25th anniversary of Toledo Area Parent.

In honor of this occasion, I thought I’d reminisce and return to my very first Food Fight from January 2007. In a society of easy come, easy go it’s with even more unbridled enthusiasm that my first Food Fight is not only local, but just celebrated its 60th birthday! Sadly over the years many of the restaurant’s from my past Food Fight reviews have since closed. To celebrate 60 years (or 25 for Toledo Parent!) in today’s world is a feat by any standard.

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The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes

Toledo Gem Turns 60!

INKY’S Italian remains a Toledo icon By: Karen L. Zickes

60 years young and still all in the family

Brothers Frank Incorvaia Sr. and John Incorvaia Sr. opened INKY’S on N. Detroit Ave. in 1957. The small, nondescript brick building has changed very little over the years. Even their neon sign is original. Frank Sr. and John Sr. retired leaving their sons Frank Jr. and Keith in charge and a third generation is currently preparing to take the reins.

It would appear that family is one of the secrets to their long success. The authentic Italian food, friendly customer service and a great bang-for-your-buck are more secrets to their success.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

We’ve all heard the old adage that ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. There’s an incredible amount of truth to that. In the case of INKY’S there hasn’t been much to change over the years. When we walked through the doors, it looked just as it did the last time I was in a couple years back, which looked like it did 9 years prior to that, and the same for the years when I was still a kid in school.

The décor is nothing fancy, just comfortable with tables and booths, family photos adorning the walls, and hanging plants here and there. It’s a neighborhood restaurant where you’re sure to have the same server many times, see people you know (we did!) and whatever you order will taste the same every single time. Confidence in the menu selections and food quality translates into comfort and familiarity in the atmosphere.

Eleven years ago I was impressed with their clean high chairs which were in great shape. I checked them out on our recent visit and yep, still in great shape and very clean. Unfortunately, the original bathroom with nowhere to change a diaper probably isn’t going to change after 60 years. There just isn’t much they can do about that without a major renovation. But don’t let that deter those of you with little ones.

One thing that DID change from 11 years ago is that they now have a kids’ menu. Their fantastic pizzas come in a personal size, but the kids’ menu also includes fries and applesauce and a drink (milk included) for only $4.75.

They offer chicken nuggets, mac and cheese squares, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, and spaghetti.

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To avoid wait: Arrive early on weekends Noise level: Moderate

Bathroom amenities: Very small bathroom with no place to change a diaper High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes

Kids’ menu?Yes and entrees include two sides and drink for under $5.

Allergy info: Alert server prior to ordering; gluten free pizza is not available

Unique pizza and still light on the budget

The menu is rather large with many special Italian dishes, sandwiches, a variety of pasta dishes, fish, pork chops, veal, and even a sizzling T-bone steak. To my amazement, almost everything was under $13. Meals also come with salad and bread and butter, and some even include sides of spaghetti or fries. That really is a great deal. You will leave with leftovers for sure.

Eleven years ago I had the eggplant parmesan and my husband enjoyed the INKY’S special Italian sausage dinner.

Both of our meals only increased in price by $2, and remain under $13.

But oh, let me tell you about the pizza. As you may have guessed, I brought my Pizza Posse along with me.

The crust/dough is almost indescribable. It resembles pastry dough and is incredibly tasty. Don’t worry if you don’t see the pepperoni; it’s layered under the cheese. Some things never change, and I am so glad INKY’S, in most every way, remains the same.

Bottom Line

INKY’S is where you can come and feel like family while enjoying authentic Italian food made from secret recipes passed down through the generations.

Step inside and be glad you chose this great place over the chain restaurants any day. The pizza is a must try as you won’t find anything exactly like it around town.

And with the addition of the kids’ menu, all your little ones will surely have a smile on their face.

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All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

1 FRIDAY Tea at Stranleigh: Safari Adventure Kids can get in touch with their inner explorer and learn about creatures all over the world. 11:30am-2pm. $10.

Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9790. metroparkstoledo.com St. Joseph Erie Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival - The festival features raffles, bingo, kids’ games, toys, inflatables, a petting zoo, carriage rides, live music, a car show, bike show, and yummy food. 5:30pm-midnight Friday, September 1. Noon-midnight Saturday, September 2. 12:30pm-midnight Sunday, September 3. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2214 Manhattan St., Erie, MI. 734-848-6125. Check Facebook for details. Free

2 SATURDAY Homesteading: Let There Be Light Learn how to dip candles as you learn about life 150 years ago. All ages are welcome. Meet in the Johlin Cabin. 11am3pm. Pearson Park, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-407-9714. metroparkstoledo.com. Free One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure - A full-dome, interactive planetarium show follows Big Bird and Elmo as they join up with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China, to explore the sky and moon. Every Saturday through October. 1pm. $7/adults, $5/ children, seniors, UT members. UT Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W Bancroft St., 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu Swingmania - Dance the night away to classic 1940s music. The band also has a concert on Friday, September 22 at the Stranahan Theater. 7:30-10:30pm.

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

3 SUNDAY Inflatable Theme Park with Moana and Maui - Come join your favorite Disney characters for a day of fun and games. Tickets will get you access to the park, a game ticket, photo ops with Moana and Maui, hot dog, chips, and soda. 1:30-5pm. $3/under 13 admission only, $20/ticket with full access. Hensville Park, Monroe St. & N. St. Clair St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

6 WEDNESDAY Slime Time - Learn about the science behind slime, then make some of your very own to play with and take home.

4-5pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org.

Free

Full Moon Hike: Families - Take a hike through the park after dark, where you can see the wildlife and learn about nighttime nature. 8-9pm. Side Cut Preserve, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee.

419-270-0498. metroparkstoledo.com.

Free

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MOONLIGHT CANOEING Friday, September 8, 7pm-1am Looking for something different to do?

Here’s something to try - canoeing down the Maumee River under the light of a full moon. BGSU Outdoor Program is hosting this event on Friday, September 8. Cost is $25 for students, $30 for faculty/staff and $35 for the community. Canoes, oars and life jackets are included in the price. Environmental conditions could dictate a change of location or a date. You do need to register in advance atbgsu. edu/recwell/outdoor-program/trips.html. Maumee River, Toledo Area.

TSO and the MUSIC OF PRINCE Friday, September 15, 7:30pm

Bookaneers Book Club - Activities and discussion centered on each month’s book, which can be picked up at the library. Refreshments are served.

Encouraged for ages 8-10. 4:15-5pm.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info. Free Mothers’ Center Open House Check out what the organization has to offer at this relaxed open house, where you can talk to members, receive information on services, and enjoy snacks, prize drawings, and an activity table for kids.

9:45-11:15am. West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., check Facebook for details. Free

8 FRIDAY 2017 Fiesta in Sylvania - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic food, drinks, dancing, a 50/50 raffle, merchant vendors, inflatables, live music, and much more. 5-11pm Friday, September 8. 2-11pm Saturday, September 9. $6/13 and older, free/12 and under. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Check Facebook for details.

9 SATURDAY DinoSnore Sleepover - Get prehistoric with this overnight, filled with activities, crafts, a scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, photo booth, a light breakfast, and even a virtual ride on a roller coaster simulator.

Saturday, 5:30pm–Sunday, 11:30am.

Prices vary. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Community Campfire - Take a hike, learn about wildlife, and enjoy s’mores, songs, and stories around a blazing campfire. Bring blankets and layers in case of weather. 6-9pm. Cedar Creeks Preserve, 4575 Walbridge Rd., Northwood. 419-353-1897. woodcountyparkdistrict.org. Free 17th Annual International FestivalThis fest boasts arts and crafts, cultural exhibits, delicious ethnic food, live music, a bazaar, camel rides, a petting zoo, vendors, games, tours, cooking demonstrations, and much more. 11am-7pm Saturday, September 9. Noon-6pm Sunday, September 10. Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg. 419-787-3175. icgt.org.

Free

Catch the excitement at Promenade Park downtown on Friday, September 15 with a free concert! The Toledo Symphony Orchestra and a tribute band of former members of Prince’s New Power Generation will play the artist’s biggest hits, including “Purple Rain”, “When Doves Cry”, “Raspberry Beret” and more.

The stage will be near the Maumee River and performers will also be seen on a video wall on the side of the new parking garage. Food trucks and beer and wine will be available. This concert is part of ProMedica’s Summer Concert Series. For more information, visitpromedica.org/summerconcerts.Promenade Park, 400 Water Street, Toledo.

FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE TOLEDO ZOO Saturday, September 16, 8:30am Lace up your walking shoes, celebrate superheroes and raise money for a great cause. Enjoy a stroll around the zoo, an auction, picnic style lunch and family activities inside the Broadway Pavillon. All funds will help children in Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan impacted by childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) or another invisible disability. This is a rain or shine event. Early bird registration is available now and prices start at $15 for children and $25 for ault, which includes a t-shirt and zoo admission. Prices increase closer to the day of the event.

Sign up at nwoapraxiasupport.org/2017-family-fun-day--walk.

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo.

Momentum: Hot Glass, Cool Music Saturday, September 16, 10am The first annual music and art festival includes glass and design vendors, live music and entertainment, food and beverages, and interactive public art projects. Feel free to bring chairs and blankets. 10am-5pm Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. Promenade Park, 400 Water St., 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org. Free

TBIRC Fall Festival Saturday, September 30 The Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center celebrates the launch of their pediatric program with food, fun, and entertainment, including balloon sculptures, fairy garden-building, a pumpkin patch, and the MEGA Brain interactive display, an inflatable brain exhibit. 10am-5pm. Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Center, 7430 W. Central Ave., 419-214-0555. tbirc.org. Free

Keeping Sports Alive Carnival Inflatables, food, corn hole tournaments, games, live music and dancing, wrestling shows, bingo, raffles, and more await you at this family fest. Noon-9pm. Believe Center Inc., 1 Aurora Gonzalez Dr., 567-200-2027. Check Facebook for details. Free

10 SUNDAY Day of Honor - Fun activities, the opportunity to see an ambulance, police car, fighter jet, and fire truck, and much more await you at this day celebrating the men and women who protect us. Sign a thank you card for the heroes at 1:30pm.

All day. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org. Free with Zoo admission Cont'd on pg. 30

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11 MONDAY Crazy Craig Juggling Variety Show Watch this amazing show full of hard-tobelieve tricks and treats. 3:30-4:30pm.

Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org. Free

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Try It! Kayaking - Learn the basics of kayaking with a relaxing paddle on the water, then see if an eco-tour or class is for you. Ages 8 and up only.

5:30-6:30pm. $12/admission, $10/ Metroparks members. Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7215 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. metroparkstoledo.com Play n' Say Pediatric Group Speech Therapy - Children with speech delays will benefit from this group session focused on social skills, cooperative play, and school readiness. For more information, call 419-861-5099. Wolf Creek Campus, 2001 Perrysburg Holland Rd., genacrosslutheranservices.org

13 WEDNESDAY Ice Cream Shake Up - Learn the science behind ice cream-making, then shake and stir your own to taste. 4-5pm.

Toledo Heights Branch Library, 423 Shasta Dr., 419-259-5220. toledolibrary.org. Free

14 THURSDAY Kiddo-lympics - Parking lot Olympics for kids of all ages will take place at the library. Try your best at a variety of sports, games, and activities. 3:45-5pm. South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St., 419-259-5395. toledolibrary.org. Free

15 FRIDAY Drawing Fun with Mr. Picasso Local artist Roy Wilson will show children step-by-step skills for drawing, focusing on cartoon and nature themes. Bring a #2 pencil, eraser, 12x18 drawing pad. 2nd7th graders of all skill levels. 3:55-5pm. $55. 577 Foundation, Perrysburg.

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

16 SATURDAY Harrison Rally Day Festival - Enjoy family fun at this annual event, featuring arts & crafts, children’s activities, music, food, games, entertainment, and a parade and dog parade. 9:30am-4pm.

Downtown Perrysburg. 419-874-9147. perrysburgchamber.com. Free Kids Weekend at Erie Orchards This children’s weekend is full of crafts, a magic show, pony and hay rides, clowns, an animal petting zoo, and fresh donuts, fritters, and more apple treats. 1-4pm Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. Erie Orchards & Cider Mill, 1235 Erie Rd., Erie, MI. 734-848-4518. erieorchards.com Rally on the River Raisin - This event boasts fireworks, food trucks, kid zones, live music, a living history program, weapons demonstration, Jeep show, and more. Kids can even earn Junior Ranger badges. 11am-9pm. River Raisin National

Battlefield Park, 1403 E. Elm Ave., Monroe, MI. 734-243-7136. Check Facebook for details. Free

17 SUNDAY Cinemark Presents: E.T The Extra-Terrestrial - Revisit this 80s classic for its 35th anniversary, and introduce your kids to the magic of watching Elliot, Gertie, and Michael help E.T. get back home. Rated PG. 7pm. $10/adults, $8.25/students, $8/children. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., 419-473-3317. cinemark.com

19 TUESDAY First Ever Teen Metro Dance Show - Show off your moves at the first annual dance showcase for teenagers. Registration required, opens Tuesday, September 5. 4-5:30pm.

Main Library, 325 Michigan Rd., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

21 THURSDAY Art Loop - Check out local art, music, food, and culture at this monthly event featuring the best of Downtown and Uptown Toledo.

Wristbands cost $1.25 and grant you unlimited bus rides. 5:30-9pm.

Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org. Free

23 SATURDAY Harvest Festival - Enjoy hay and pony rides, a corn maze, apple

picking, and a children’s magic show on Sunday. 9am-7pm Saturday, September 23.

11am-6pm Sunday, September 24. Erie Orchards, 1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie, MI. 734-848-4518. Check erieorchards.com or Facebook for details. Free 13th Annual Ottawa Hills Fall Festival - This year’s festival features an art fair, car show, fall marketplace, kids’ activities, live music, and yummy food.

11am-5pm. Gersey Field, 2531 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills. ottawahills.org. Free

24 SUNDAY 8th Annual Pets in Poverty Fair Face painting, music, games and activities, pet adoption stations, and vendor booths are available at this event. Noon3pm. Free with a donation of pet food. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-385-6160. Check Facebook for details.

26 TUESDAY Junior Lego League - Whether you’ve never played with Legos or you’re a master builder, join the Lego League for a day of creativity and fun. Ages 5-7. 4:15-5:15pm.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info.

Free

29 FRIDAY Luminous Lights - Enchantment awaits with this Chinese lantern festival, with over 500 beautiful lanterns in the shape of zoo animals and botanicals. 6-11pm. $17/ adults, $14/kids, $14/adult members, $11/kid members. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Ongoing EVENTS Tuesdays - Saturdays

Everyday

YMCA Camps and Classes A variety of sports, activities, camps, programs, and classes are available for all ages at the YMCA locations of Greater Toledo. Check the website for information, including schedules and locations. Prices vary. ymcatoledo.org

Little KIDSPACE Each week, kids 5 and under are welcome to explore their very own space, featuring a Wet Lab, a treehouse, creative role playing stations, and a baby space. 11:15am. Little KIDSPACE at Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org. Free with admission

1st and 3rd Thursdays

Homework Helper Your children can get help with their school assignments, learn study tips, and more at weekly sessions. Check online for other locations. 4-6pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org. Free

Mothers' Center Meetups Mothers meet for fun, food, and friendship with this group every other week. Reliable and safe childcare is provided while you enjoy a relaxing morning. Thursday, September 7 and 21. 9:45-11:15am. West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. motherscenter.net. Free

Tuesdays

Fridays and Saturdays

Mondays - Wednesdays

Playdate Help nurture your child's literacy skills with the engaging Story Hour Room, where they can explore what the library has to offer. Registration required. All ages welcome, accompanied by adult.

10-11:30am. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org. Free

Zoo Snoozes Explore the zoo after dark at these special sleepovers. Meet the animals, learn about how the zoo works, play games, and sleep in Nature's Neighborhood. Registration required.

6:30pm-10am. $45/participant.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721 ext. 2042. toledozoo.org

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one free 20-word ad per month (products offered in ads must sell for under $100). Each additional word 40 cents, payment must accompany ad. Free ads run 1 month and are reserved for private-parties use, noncommercial concerns and free services.

Line Classifieds: Only $20 per month for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork will be $5 extra.

Display Classifieds: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

Deadlines: Ad copy must be received

by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).

Phone: 419-244-9859

E-Mail: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com REFUNDS: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

MISPRINTS: Credit toward future ads.

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You have sales experience (and if not, you’re such a great communicator that you seem to create meaningful relationships with nearly everyone). You’re reliable and accessible. You’re open to accepting constructive feedback and finding a rhythm. For you, there’s no such thing as a tough sell. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Send resume to sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com Sales Manager Are your looking for an opportunity to run your own publications and online business without the logistical hassles of content creation, design and production or distribution? We’re looking for an individual to manage our Northwest Ohio sales staff and sell our well respected and established products to print and online advertisers. Forward your cover letter and resume for an opportunity to manage our sales team, and to sell along side them. Base plus commission, with significant incentive for sales increases. Prior experience and strong background in sales, training and managing rep accountability is desirable. Be involved with our community of readers and advertisers while you earn.

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