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Summer Reading Challenge Ready, set, read! The Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge starts June 5 through August 5. Children of all ages can earn points for reading or listening to books, completing learning challenges, attending programs, finding secret codes and more. What better way to keep your kids reading when school’s out? Register online at src.toledolibrary.org. Be sure to follow Toledo Area Parent on social media, too, for your chance to win free books. We’ll be giving away reading prize packs all summer!

First Steps to Breastfeeding Success St.Luke’s Hospital in Maumee has been recognized by Ohio’s First Steps for Healthy Baby program as a facility with a “Maternity Care Best Practice Award” for 2016. This recognition indicates the hospital’s commitment to support breastfeeding for new moms. “It is our hope that Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies will prompt our leaders and employees to have thoughtful conversations in the hospitals about the benefits of breastfeeding in order to educate patients and the community,” said Sharon Bryson, BSN, RNC, manager of the Family Birthing Center. “The support a new mother receives from hospital employees and leaders can impact her decision to breastfeed. Increasing the number of breastfed newborns can lead to a decrease in the likelihood for future health conditions for the child such as asthma, diabetes and obesity.”

Heartbeat of Toledo is on the move. The pregnancy center now provides a mobile women’s center, the Stork Bus, that offers free tests, ultrasounds and options counseling. Heartbeat is a pregnancy help center whose mission is to be the best source of information and support to pregnant women and to help moms, dads and babies in need. Heartbeat also offers free prenatal and parenting classes where participants can earn free baby items by completing the courses. Heartbeat of Toledo, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave and 101 Main Street, Toledo.

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Primrose School Offers Balanced Education in Perrysburg

A new school with a new focus on learning, The Primrose School of Perrysburg, offers educational opportunities that differ from traditional schooling and daycare. “We have a balanced learning approach: a balance between purposeful play and nurture and guidance. There has been a ton of research and experience that has gone into developing this and we have shown with all our schools across the country that this is the best way to implement the early education,” says Sarah Churchill, the owner of this franchise location.

“We are so excited to bring Primrose to the Toledo area. We think that it can really fit a need in the area for high quality education and still offer extended care hours. We were parents first at Primrose and we just absolutely fell in love with it,” Churchill added. She and her husband, who are originally from Toledo, had been living elsewhere and had the opportunity to experience a Primrose School. “We wanted to move back to the Toledo area and started looking where our girls were going to go to school and we didn’t find something that we were used to, and that’s when we began to explore. We think a lot of people will appreciate having the experience that we had.”

The school which has over 300 franchises in 23 states provides early education to over 60,000 children, from ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.

The Perrysburg location is set to open in August for the upcoming school year. For more information, check out primroseschools.com.

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Notre Dame Academy welcomes a new principal next month. When she takes over her new position on July 1, Sarah Cullum will bring 15 years of experience with Toledo Area Catholic Schools, most recently serving as principal of Rosary Cathedral Catholic School for the past six years. “I look forward to continuing the important work of the Sisters of Notre Dame and impacting these young women on a higher level,” Cullum said. “NDA’s strong sense of community has led to its successes, so building meaningful and positive connections with NDA students, families, faculty, staff and alumnae will be a top priority for me.”

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Congratulations on great work all around! Ohio Youth of the Year The Boys & Girls Clubs of America named Toledo teen Keyaunte Jones the Ohio Youth of the Year. This honor is awarded to a young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle. Jones will serve as an ambassador for all teens in the state, receive a $5,000 scholarship, and compete for regional Youth of the Year this summer. Jones graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy. A member of Christian service, meal delivery and academic tutoring programs, as well as the Ambassador Society and the baseball team. Jones will attend Grambling State University this fall, where he will pursue a degree in biology and play baseball.

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Congratulations to Southview senior Hannah Tipton, the first recipient of the prestigious Marjorie M. Fitkin Memorial Scholarship. Tipton, who maintained a GPA over 4.0 while participating in extracurricular activities, volunteering and working, will attend Miami University this fall, with plans to study Early Childhood Education. This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior from a Sylvania high school pursuing a degree as an educator. This scholarship was made possible by Marjorie Fitkin a longtime Sylvania educator.

Taking the Stage

Grant Perry, a student at Sylvania Northview High School, was been chosen to be part of the 2017 International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska this month. Perry is one of just 28 students chosen from more than 120 applicants. The International Thespian Festival is a celebration of student achievement in the performing arts and is attended by more than 4,000 students and teachers.

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Oh Baby!! Whether you’re a first time mom or delivering your third child, each pregnancy and birth is something to celebrate. We also know how it can be exhilarating and overwhelming (and yes, often at the same time) to welcome a new baby into the world. We hope our Baby & Maternity Guide can be a go-to for advice, ideas and a way to put you at ease so you can get that sleep you desperately need!

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Got Milk? What’s Normal

It can take anywhere from two to five days for a woman’s milk to come in, a time when the new mom’’s body produces colostrum, a thick yellow substance high in nutrients and disease-fighting antibodies. Don’t worry! Your body is producing the perfect amount of colostrum for baby’s tiny tummy. It is suggested that moms breastfeed eight to 12 times within a 24-hour period, and avoid the use of bottles and pacifiers in the first month. “Feeding often will help milk supply and prevent engorgement. Cluster feeding is normal and does not mean you don’t have enough milk. Keep in mind that babies come to the breast not only to eat, but also to satisfy physical and emotional needs.

Ask to hold your infant as soon as possible after delivery, putting baby to breast within an hour of birth. Skin to skin contact is also an invaluable part of the bonding process between mother and baby and helps to accomplish a successful latch-on. If you have any concerns or questions, just ask!

Breastfeeding 101 for New Moms Congratulations! You’re about to welcome a brand-new bundle of joy into your life! What could be sweeter? But let us warn (ahem, inform) you: giving birth isn’t the hard part, the devil’s in the details– swaddling, diapering, rocking, feeding (all the demands of a little human who depends exclusively on you). While the decision of how to feed your baby is a personal one, new moms are encouraged to try breastfeeding as a way to bond with baby emotionally, and to nourish them physically.

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La Leche League of Toledo Meetings 734-847-0039 Every 2nd Wednesday at 10am (monthly) St James Lutheran Church, 4727 W Sylvania Ave., Toledo Every 3rd Thursday 7pm (monthly) St. Charles Hospital, Board Room in basement, Oregon Wood County Hospital 419-373-7665 Breastfeeding support groups on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm Wood Co. Hospital, Bowling Green, OH ProMedicaLactation Center Services 419-291-4577 Breastfeeding WARMLINE Call for questions or concerns or to schedule with a lactation consultant Visit promedica.org for all programs and services, including classes Mercy Family Resource Center Lactation Services 417-820-2327 Outpatient Lactation Clinic Call from 9am-4:30pm M-F with questions or concerns or to schedule with a lactation consultant Mercy Children’s Hospital, Toledo

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Bringing Home Baby Preparing your child for a new sibling

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Preparing your child for a new baby can go miles in ensuring acceptance of their sibling and minimizing feelings of jealousy that arise from shifting family dynamics. The most important thing parents can do is to talk to children about how they’re feeling and handle behavioral issues or regressions with compassion. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rebecca Alperin of Psychological Resources, Ltd. in Toledo shares her tips for a smooth introduction to your family’s new addition.

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How would you recommend parents prepare children for a new baby?

Parents should just be honest and let the children know they are going to be a big brother or big sister. There are some good books out there for younger children, like the Berenstain Bears’ New Baby. Sometimes it helps to make a calendar with a countdown date for the baby’s birth, so the kids have something visual to help them. Reassure the child that they will have an important role as the older sibling and that they will be a great helper and teach the baby all kinds of important things like how to play, etc. Obviously, some of this depends on the age of the older siblings, and always be ready for the children to ask how the baby got in mom’s tummy.

What are some tips for introducing older siblings to the new arrival?

The older children could help with decorating a nursery or picking out a special gift for the new baby. They could draw pictures for the new baby or give ideas for names. Allow the older siblings to help with feedings or bath time. Older siblings can also ‘play’ with the baby or be the parents’ helper. It’s also important not to ‘force’ interaction between the older child and the baby, as some kids can be a little hesitant when there is a new baby in the home.

Anything else you think it’s helpful for parents to know?

If the older sibling is still very young, be aware that jealousy is not uncommon, and there may be some regression in the older child’s behavior. For instance, they may start having wetting accidents even if they are potty-trained, or they may want to eat out of a bottle or ask to wear a diaper. They may start attention-seeking, become clingy, or develop some separation anxiety from the parents. It is important to still have special time with the older siblings, even if it is only 10 minutes a day, when the baby is sleeping and there are no other distractions. A lot of this depends on the age difference between the baby and older siblings. School-age siblings are usually better at being ‘helpers’ with the baby, whereas toddler-age siblings still need their own attention.

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Being pregnant and sporting an “adorable baby bump” is all the rage these days. Celebrities proudly showcase their expanding bellies– oftentimes with little to no clothing– and even boast about gaining baby weight. Gone are the days of hiding from the camera during a pregnancy or starving oneself to keep the pregnancy weight at bay.

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However, while pregnancies may be portrayed a bit more realistically– although certainly more glamorous than either of my pregnancies– postpartum issues are still glossed over. Celebrities either reveal their flawless postpartum bodies weeks, or even days, after giving birth, or they hide from the camera for weeks or months until they’ve lost all of the weight.

A lot of hospitals allow older siblings to come visit mom and baby in the hospital, so that is helpful. Depending on the age of the older sibling, parents can help them practice holding a baby or feeding a baby with a doll. With a new baby a lot of siblings feel jealousy because of the focus and attention on the new baby, so it’s helpful to let the older sibling know they are important and have an important role as the big brother/big sister.

What are some ways to include siblings when baby comes home?

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The new mothers who dare to enter the spotlight while still carrying those extra pounds are often fat-shamed by the media. Society demands that new mothers show no scars, no changes, from the 40 weeks we spent growing a human being. If we don’t drop the weight right away, it’s because we must be “doing something wrong;” we should have nursed, we need to eat healthier, we need to exercise more. The list goes on.

Baby Weight Dilemma

I know everyone says “Nursing helps lose the baby weight,” but for me, it was the opposite. I gained weight while nursing and couldn’t lose more than a few pounds until my babies weaned. Those postpartum and nursing hormones just told my body to hold

onto every single calorie. I know other mothers who face the same side effect. With my first, it took me almost two years to lose the baby weight, and that was with counting calories and daily exercise that amounted to one to three hours of my day. Now that I have a toddler and a baby, I’m lucky to get one hour of exercise a day, so I am inching up on two years postpartum with almost 20 pounds of baby weight still hanging around. Do I feel ashamed? Yes. I know I am healthy and strong, but the embarrassment of still carrying that baby weight runs deep. I like to think I am a confident and body-positive woman, but it’s difficult to remain self-assured when society tells you differently.

A Way of Thinking

These are the mantras I repeat to myself when I get down: I created two beautiful, healthy human beings, and for that I should be thankful. I am strong, healthy, and capable; extra weight is not the end of the world. My body is still adjusting, especially my hormones (yes, even two years postpartum), so I need to give myself some grace and understanding. I would never judge another woman for her weight, so why am I so hard on myself? The most important mantra: I want my daughter to grow up believing that she is beautiful and perfect just the way she is. I would never, ever want her to see herself the way I see myself. However, if I want that to be the situation, then I need to love and accept myself unconditionally so that she can do the same.

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We asked three local moms for advice on staying healthy, stress free, and level-headed during pregnancy, plus tips on how to take time to pamper yourself (a must!). Our panel: Janette Pande, mother of Maya, 8, and Avi, 4, Leandra Hutchinson, mom to Hannah, 5.5, and Lilly, 2, and Nicole Hauser, mother of Gibson, 3.5, and Farryn, 7 months.

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Okay ladies, you’ve each gone through two pregnancies. What did you do to stay healthy?

Janette: With my first pregnancy, I was traveling to the West Coast weekly for work, so consistent exercise was an issue. I used the hotel gym elliptical trainer and at home I took yoga classes. With the second pregnancy, I had more time and consistently attended yoga classes and swam while my older child took swim lessons. During pregnancy, I did not consume caffeine and ate a balanced diet.

Leandra: With my first pregnancy, I became keenly aware of my health and well-being. I was no longer just taking care of myself, but a perfect new little person who was relying 100 percent on me for her health and future…. I became more aware of organic and natural foods, cut out most processed, artificial and high-sugar foods from my diet and overall became a “clean” eater. Don’t get me wrong, our household loves

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to indulge (especially sweets), but I believe in moderation not deprivation. I’m now healthier than before I had children.

Nicole: First pregnancy: I was really sick and tired. I walked for exercise during the second half. I did continue to eat healthy foods (fruits, veggies, plant proteins, some lean meats). I listened to my tired body and slept as much as I could (early bedtimes and naps after work). Second pregnancy: I felt much better. I had minimal morning sickness and didn’t feel so fatigued. I couldn’t run (my preferred cardio exercise), but I was able to continue doing Pure Barre and I walked quite a bit. Also, I indulged in a nap when my toddler napped. What did you do to keep your stress levels down and make time for you?

Janette: I had many pregnancy massages, got my legs waxed, indulged in pedicures, and made exercise a priority. Leandra: I continued to work full-time during and after both pregnancies, which for me, offered a balance of family life and pursuing my professional interests. I found it critical to make time to relax and nap! Nicole: Exercise is the best stress reliever for me so I tried to keep it in my daily life… even a little

We always hear how vital it is to fill our own tanks before tending to everyone else’s needs. What words of advice do you have for new moms when it comes to taking care of themselves?

Janette: Start a routine early, make it a priority and ensure you’ve got a reliable source to watch your kids. Utilize a weekly sitter while you attend workout classes, a girls’ outing or pedicure, etc.

Leandra: It’s easy to quickly lose sight of your own needs and passions. Many people will say they don’t have time to prepare healthy meals, to exercise, for friends, or to pursue favorite hobbies. I believe in the opposite approach– you can’t afford not to. Making time for those things is what keeps us physically and emotionally healthy and balanced. Nicole: Life changes with a newborn, but you just make modifications. They sleep a lot in the beginning and are quite portable. Ask for help when you need it... Give yourself a break! The better you take care of yourself, the better you will be at taking care of the little ones.

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When the Baby Blues Linger What’s normal and what’s not By Heidi Borst

What do you envision when you picture your first moments with baby? Most likely, the image you see is one of pure bliss and celebration, bonding with your little one. Yet, when the time comes, juggling the unexpected responsibilities of a newborn coupled with serious sleep deprivation can leave new moms struggling to find time to take care of themselves. Hormonal fluctuations can bring on intense emotions: mood swings, crying spells, anxiousness, and irritability, all symptoms of “the baby blues.” But when symptoms linger longer than a few weeks and inhibit normal daily Dr. Jackie Vannuyen, MD, OBGYN activity and relationships or bonding with the baby, ProMedica OBGYN Dr. Jackie Vannuyen, MD, warns postpartum depression (PPD) is likely the culprit. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of PPD is the first step in managing the situation. Vannuyen encourages moms to give themselves some slack. “Today with social media, there’s so much pressure to be the perfect mom, have the perfect household and know exactly what to do to have the perfect baby. There’s no such thing, and moms need to know that almost every other mom is feeling as they do– unsure, or less than perfect. I tell my patients, your baby wants you regardless, whether the laundry has been done or the house is clean. They want to be with you even if you haven’t taken a shower, made their nursery picture perfect, whether you use organic baby products or eat a pure-clean diet. It’s okay to admit you don’t feel great; you can be scared and unsure, you can feel fatigued and have feelings of sadness,” Vannuyen says.

Postpartum symptom checklist

A History of Depression Women with underlying tendencies towards depression and anxiety may be particularly vulnerable to postpartum. “These women need to alert their provider during their pregnancy, so they both can be on the lookout for worsening symptoms and signs of PPD after delivery.” Intense Mood Changes “Any feelings or thoughts of sadness/anxiety that prevent normal activity and interaction with your baby/partner/spouse/family are common signs.” It’s also common for women with PPD to feel angry, have crying spells, fatigue, weight gain or loss, and even panic attacks. Difficulty Bonding with Baby PPD signs often include feelings of being alone/isolated, lack of interest in the baby, changes in eating and sleeping, trouble concentrating, and guilt (especially with the birth of subsequent children).” Irrational Fear of Harm to Baby Postpartum anxiety can result in feeling overwhelmed and incapable of caring for yourself or baby, or even fear of something bad happening to the baby. “Thoughts of hurting oneself or the baby are also, of course, very worrisome.” There is Hope– Treatment for PPD If you’re a new mom experiencing the above symptoms, the first step is speaking with your doctor; there are solutions. “It’s ok not to have that blissful new mom feeling. It means you’re human, and part of the up to 80 percent that experience postpartum blues or the 10-20 percent that experience PPD/PP anxiety. Talking therapy and permission to express how you feel can be healing. Cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can also help. In some cases, antidepressant or anxiolytic medications may be needed, or even a combination of all the above,” Vannuyen assures. Above all, know you’re not alone, mama!

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Don’t Leave Your Child’s Safety to Chance Free car seat inspection By Heidi Borst

It may not seem like there’s a large margin for error when it comes to properly installing a car seat, yet locally, there is an 80 percent misuse rate with car seats– that’s right, four out of five kids are not as safe as they should be, according to Gina Veres, supervisor, Injury Prevention & Community Outreach, Promedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids Greater Toledo. With odds like these, every parent should have their child’s car seat installed or inspected, a service provided at no charge by local police departments, hospitals, and fire stations.

“Parents and caregivers are encouraged to have their car seats checked by a certified child passenger safety technician to ensure proper use. CPS technicians have attended standardized training and are able to identify misuse and educate on proper installation and use,” according to Veres. It’s the Law: Rear-Facing Seats Veres says kids should ride rear-facing until at least 2 years old, or they have reached the weight limits of their convertible car seat (usually around 40 lbs.) Why? “Rear-facing is five times safer.

The back of a rear-facing car seat supports a baby or toddler’s large head and weak neck. This lowers the chance of a serious head or neck injury in a crash. Ohio’s child restraint law indicates that children need to ride in a car seat that is appropriate for their age and size and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Children under age 4 and under 40 pounds need to ride in a car seat with a harness. Older children need to ride in a booster seat until at least age 8, unless they are over 4-feet-9-inches tall. Most car seat manufacturers require rear-facing use until at least 1 year old and 22 pounds, however some require rear-facing until at least 2 years old. Read and follow instructions carefully.” Most vehicles have LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), but is it safer to use LATCH or the car’s seat belt system? “Use either LATCH or the seat belt, not both, unless otherwise approved by the car seat and vehicle manufacturers. Both systems are equally safe. Use the system that is easiest for you so that you will use it correctly every time,” Veres says.

Safety Over Comfort Don’t worry if your child’s feet touch the back of the seat; it’s still safer for them than facing forward before age 2. “There is actually a higher risk for a lower extremity injury when children are forward-facing, when their legs are thrown forward so forcefully in a crash, hitting the back of the front seats,” explained Veres. “Young children’s bodies are very flexible, allowing them to bend their legs and prop their feet up on the back of the vehicle seat and still be safe and comfortable.” Veres also said the center seating position in the back seat is safest due to the chance of a side-impact crash. She encourages children to ride in the center back if the car seat can be tightly installed. “Two of the most common misuses that CPS technicians find include a loose installation and loose harness,” Veres adds. “Car seats should be installed tightly with a locked seat belt or LATCH strap that doesn’t move more than 1 inch at the belt path. Harnesses need to be tight on the child’s chest and shoulders so that none of it can be pinched and pulled away from the child’s body.” Grant yourself peace of mind and have your child’s car seat (and even booster seats) checked for proper installation.

SAHPs: How to Stay Sane

Things to do to for you and your baby as a stay-at-home parent By Erin Marsh No one disputes the fact that it is a privilege to stay home with your children, but working from home all day and night, taking care of demanding, needy, wonderful human beings, can also be exhausting and lonely.

Our winters are brutal, and it can be hard to brave the cold and snow when you have to bundle up an infant or multiple kids, but with summer in full swing, now is the time to venture out. Outdoor Activities While not a formal setting, the park can provide a place for meeting other moms and children, creating new friendships and future play dates. You just have to be bold and ask for a number; you may never see that awesome mom with her children who are the exact same ages as yours. The worst that could happen: that super cool mom could give you the wrong number. At least you aren’t likely to see her again! If you are a stay-at-home dad, this can be tricky. Obviously you don’t want to ask another woman for her number, and the percentage of dads at home is slim. However, if you find a family that clicks, giving your wife’s number to the other mom is a way to bypass any awkwardness. Lessons and classes Enrolling your child in some kind of formal lessons can be one of the best ways to interact with other adults while also providing something beneficial for your child. Area facilities have a plethora of activities: swimming, gymnastics, art, cooking, sports of all sorts, soccer, basketball, and much more. If you have an infant, your options are limited, but swimming lessons can start as early as six months and gymnastics at one year. They offer a variety of hours to accommodate both working and stay-at-home parents. Local Library The library is a saving grace for many stay-at-home parents. Most of the branches have storytime for infants and toddlers as well as some educational programs for school-age children. Everything is free, but many of the popular programs require preregistration. If the meeting times don’t work for you or your child’s schedule, just bringing your child to the library to play can be fruitful for both of you. Almost always at least one other caregiver is there, and even if you don’t chat, it’s nice to be around others for the same purpose.

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Never Too Careful

The Importance of Learning To Swim with Formal Lessons By Erin Marsh

Summer is here, a season for barbecues, outdoor play, summer camps, and all sorts of water fun. However, with the excitement of summer activities arrives the prospect of danger, specifically the risk of accidental drowning. Kim Moore, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructor, shares, “Childhood drowning is the No. 1 cause of accidental death in children under the age of 4. Statistics have shown that boys drown four times more than girls.” Moore relays frightening information, but there are many local resources available to teach children of all ages how to swim.

Annalise Rhea, 9 months, during her first ISR session.

Where can I take swim lessons and learn more?

The Josh Project

Wanda James Butts’ son, Josh, was one of those awful statistics. She faced every mother’s worst fear– the death of her son. In 2006, 16-year-old Josh drowned while rafting on a lake with friends. He did not know how to swim, and he was not wearing a life jacket. Butts turned her horrendous loss into something positive: she founded The Josh Project, a nonprofit drowning prevention agency. “I could have easily [wallowed in pain], but I believe in a higher being, and my faith in that higher being was how I was able to do it otherwise,” Butts says. According to a national research study by the USA Swimming Foundation and the University of Memphis, 70 percent of African-American children, 60 percent of Hispanic children and 40 percent of Caucasian children cannot swim. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) cites that African-American children are also three times more likely to drown than their white counterparts, and every day in the United States, approximately 10 people drown. In Ohio, drownings increased dramatically last year with 13 media-reported fatal child drownings, more than double the number from 2015. Ohio ranks among the top 10 states for child drownings in 2016 and is the highest-ranking northern state. Butts theorizes that these statistics are so high because “swimming is generational.” Parents can’t teach their children how to swim if they don’t know how themselves. Swimming lessons cost money, and if parents can’t afford lessons and can’t teach their children themselves, then another generation grows up without basic water survival skills.

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For the last 10 years, The Josh Project has provided low-cost swim lessons to children in the Toledo area. Butts estimates that they have taught a few thousand children how to swim; her story and The Josh Project have inspired others to create similar programs in other cities.

Infant Swimming Resource The Aqua Hut 2543 N. Reynolds Rd, Toledo. 248-662-8868. k.moore@infantswim.com. InfantSwim.com.

Grayson Rhea, 9 months, at his first ISR session with instructor Kim Moore. This year, on its 10th year anniversary, The Josh Project will transition from providing swim lessons to spreading awareness of the imminent dangers of drowning. The project will be a resource for parents. “Parents are the first step towards safety because if the parents don’t know how to swim, the kids won’t know,” Butts explains. “I think [the key to decreasing the number of drownings} is education and awareness. We have recently learned that 86 percent of parents do not consider drowning as a real problem for their children. It’s because they don’t know about water safety. Parents need to know the importance of water safety in and around water.”

Never too early to start

One such program for those who are “unskilled in the water” is Infant Swimming Resource (ISR). Kim Moore, ISR instructor, works with all ages– from babies to teenagers and adults– and she teaches lessons at The Aqua Hut on Reynolds Rd. “Our program teaches children how to survive an aquatic accident if they ended up in the water alone. It is a last line of defense for children; if they break all other barriers--parental supervision, locked gates, pool fences--or fall off a dock, walk into a pond or lake, et cetera,” Moore explains. The private, one-on-one swimming lessons are customized “to the individual child each time they are in the water.” Lessons are 10 minutes long and are held five days per week for four weeks. A common misconception is that ISR involves throwing an unskilled child/ baby into the water. “We do simulations of children falling in the water to give them the experience. We don’t throw them in the water,” Moore clarifies. Ashley Glinka, mother of three children– a toddler and two infant twins–

Wanda Butts, founder of the Josh Project, gets ready for a swim. enrolled her daughter when she was just under 10 months. “We decided to enroll our oldest in ISR because my husband and I both enjoy water sports, and living on a property with a pond and a creek, we wanted to ensure that we gave her a skill set should she ever need it,” Glinka says. “She can now swim, flip to her back for a breath, and continue to swim until she reaches the wall.” “After seeing how confident she became in the water, along with the peace of mind my husband and I both have in knowing that she has the ability to not panic and solve a problem if she would– heaven forbid– ever find herself alone in water, we enrolled our twins this spring,” Glinka says. Many other organizations also offer swim lessons, from the YMCA to local high schools, so parents can choose the option and price that works best for their family. According to a study published in Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, “Participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children aged 1 to 4 years.” A day at the pool, on the lake or by the ocean can be a great way to spend your summer days. With the right preparation, you can have plenty of safe and enjoyable fun.

The Josh Project 2801 W. Bancroft St, MS 420, Toledo. Info@joshproject.org. JoshProject.org. Plummer Pool 6940 Maplewood Ave, Sylvania. PlaySylvania.com. Ages 5 and up. $45 for six 40-minute classes. $30 for four 40-minute classes. Sylvania Northview High School 5403 Silica Dr, Sylvania. Nvps.net. 3-5 years and 6-12 years. $75/session for residents and $85/session for nonresidents. Available year round (indoor pool). Email nvswimlessons@gmail.com to register. YMCA of Greater Toledo locations: YMCAToledo.org Eastern Community YMCA (indoor, outdoor): 2960 Pickle Rd, Oregon. Fort Meigs YMCA (indoor): Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg. Francis Family YMCA (indoor): 2000 W. Dean Rd, Temperance, MI. Sylvania YMCA/JCC (outdoor): 6465 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania. West Toledo YMCA (indoor): 2110 Tremainsville Rd, Toledo. Wolf Creek YMCA (indoor): 2100 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd, Maumee. Monthly membership is dependent on income. For a family membership, cost ranges from $48-$71/month. Swim lessons are an additional fee, usually $30 for a sixweek session. Non-members can sign up for lessons for $80 for a six-week session.

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Father’s Day

Celebrating local dads

By Kimberly Feldkamp There’s nothing like watching a fatehr interact with his kids. Whether it’s tossing a ball or taking a piggy back ride, it’s guaranteed good times when spent with dad. Here local dads weigh in on what fatherhood means to them.

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What’s the best thing about being a dad? Watching Emma and Jack take pride in something they work so hard to accomplish. For Emma, it is her successes in both school and sports. Over the last two years, Emma has really found her niche in both volleyball and basketball. For Jack, it is watching all of his practice pay off in his sports. He is constantly asking me to shoot pucks with him in the driveway. Watching them grow into kind, caring young people has been the highlight so far. What do you wish someone told you about being a parent before you became a dad? How exhausting and exciting parenting can be at the same time.

What’s the best thing about being a dad? The surreal feeling of this tireless, unconditional love and adoration all my girls give me everyday. I just hope I can give it back. What do you wish someone told you about being a parent before you became a dad? “Those parents you think have it all together? They are faking it. No one knows what they are doing. Everyone is simply giving their heart and soul to their kids every day the best they can. Do that, and you’ll be fine.” What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? Playing in the yard, pushing them on the swing, or going out and running errands. Norah loves to get out and Aliyah only wants to stay home. And staring in Joanna’s eyes, of course. Describe your life in 5 words: So thankful for my wife. Sam writes a column, Kitchen Table Politics, for Toledo Area Parent. 16

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Also to focus on the special moments each day holds instead of getting lost in the day-to-day grind. What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? We love to do anything outside…family bike rides, campfires in the backyard, hitting golf balls at a range, pickup soccer games, H-O-R-S-E in the driveway, skiing Up North in the winter, or taking summer rides in the Jeep. Describe your life in 5 words: I wouldn’t change a thing!

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What’s the best thing about being a dad? I get to laugh all the time. Sometimes with them and sometimes at them. It’s great. What do you wish someone told you about being a parent before you became a dad? You have to keep up with them, not the other way around. What’s your favorite thing to do with your kids? Explore. These guys love to learn new things and it is so much fun to help them learn. They are so curious about everything from animals to sports to cool cars. Describe your life in 5 words. I only need two: Controlled Chaos.

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Penny-Pinching Family Activities Fun times on a dime By Kimberly Feldkamp

Monthly bills can add up fast and it’s not always easy to leave a lot of extra cash in the budget for fun family activities. Thankfully, though, there’s a lot to do in the summer that doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s a small handful of ideas for fun times on a dime.

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6940 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania | 419-882-1500 Is there really a better way to beat the heat than a day spent at the swimming pool? Your whole family can make a splash at Plummer Pool - no membership required! Of course, you can join for the summer but daily swim fees are just $5 for ages 12 and up and $4 for ages 3 and under. (Memberships for the entire summer start at $125). Plummer Pool offers a zero entry shallow area complete with fun water elements for little ones and a deeper area for the big kids. Just get there early - this popular spot fills up fast!

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406 Washington St., Toledo Mudhens.com | 419-725- 4367 There’s nothing quite like a baseball game on a hot summer night. You and your family can enjoy cheering on the Toledo Mud Hens now through the beginning of September. With tickets starting at just $12, you can get a good view anywhere at Fifth Third Field. The night could get a little pricey if you decide to eat dinner at the stadium, but you can keep costs low if you eat before you go and just treat everyone to snacks (popcorn! peanuts!). Don’t forget to take the kids to Muddy’s Marsh, a fun playground space.

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Penny Pony Rides

111 Ottawa Street, Toledo metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/ middlegrounds/ | 419-407-9700 One of the best ways to spend time together as a family is outside and thankfully, Toledo is teeming with great parks and green spaces. Middlegrounds in downtown Toledo is one of the newest Metroparks. With 28 acres of greenspace, 1.5 mile walk and bike path, plenty of views of the Maumee River and ample picnic tables, Middlegrounds is the perfect spot for a picnic. Bring lunch or dinner from home and you can spend a few hours enjoying the pretty scenery and the fresh air for free!

Meijer Stores, various locations Meijer.com Can we really mention Penny-Pinching activities without mentioning the Penny Pony Ride at Meijer? What better way to end a grocery run than with a ride on Sandy? No matter how many times they ride it, it never gets old for kids.Besides, it’s a great way to beat the heat or break up boredom on a rainy day. Encourage your kids to collect their pennies and remember to save your change, too. Seriously, what better way to spend a penny?!

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One Tank Trip

Get Away to Fort Wayne, Indiana

Close to home and lots to do, Fort Wayne, Indiana is a great summer destination. Here’s a few items to consider when planning for summer fun on a budget. Win-win for all! Check out Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Recently named “one of the top ten in the nation, here you can pet a stingray, feed a giraffe, enjoy a log ride and more.

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Fort Wayne’s downtown festival park, Headwaters Park, is alive with music, food and drink every weekend all summer long. visitfortwayne.com/fesivals has a complete list of events. Find us on Facebook & Instagram!

Catch a Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball game in a great downtown stadium, where tickets start at just $5.

Ride a bike or take a walk along Fort Wayne’s 82 miles of trails that wrap around its three rivers. These trails will lead to you to parks, festivals, splash pads (there are more than 12 to chose from!) and more.

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You won’t want to miss Science on a Sphere, Indiana’s very own children’s science museum. There’s also the Botanical Conservatory, Museum of Art and History Center that are worth a look, too.

For more ideas or information, go to visitfortwayne. com or call 1-800-767-7752 to plan your getaway!

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Dear Jack

A letter to my third child By Kimberly Feldkamp

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I blinked and you turned 1. This morning, as I was watching you sleep with your arms thrown up over your head, the perfect rise and fall of your chest, the way your dark lashes brush your cheeks, I realized you’re suddenly much more toddler and much less baby. You’re suddenly so tall. How did this happen? Yesterday I was planning for your arrival. Today I’m planning your first birthday party. I thought I was going to have so much more time this past year. With your brother and sister I was on a maternity leave countdown from the moment they were born. As a full-time working mom, I had to leave them and head back to work just 12 weeks in. But with you I didn’t have to be away for 40 hours a week. Imagine how much time I was getting! Instead, it seems everything sped up no matter how much I willed it to slow down. I worry, sweet boy, that I failed you this past year. Some nights you were left to cry longer than I would’ve liked because I was helping your brother and sister get out of the bathtub. You didn’t always get my undivided attention, even as I nursed you, because I was often filling up water cups and getting Goldfish crackers for the big kids while you ate, too. And when you started to crawl, I didn’t even put the baby gate at the top of the stairs or stop you when you wandered into the flowerbed. I wasn’t worried about the dirt on your socks or underneath your fingernails. I didn’t get mad, either, when you dropped your dinner, pea by pea, onto the kitchen floor just to see what happened. I knew better than to clean it up midway. And when you decided to wipe spaghetti sauce in your hair, I knew you’d clean up just fine in the bathtub, too. Is this what it means to be the third child? You don’t have a baby book...yet. I’ve got your hospital bracelets and Baptism cards and a few other precious mementos and I fully intend to put them in a

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baby book on a rainy day (once I finally purchase it, that is). Your brother has a calendar with detailed daily happenings. Your sister has a baby book completed to month four (got some work to do there, too). You - I tried to capture a photo each month and as I looked through them for your first birthday party, I realized I missed month four, nine and ten. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for not reading to you enough. I’m sorry for days when you were carted to preschool drop off during naptime and soccer practice when you wanted to nurse and that you often got put down in the middle of the bathroom floor during your sister’s potty training. I’m sorry that you don’t always get my 100% undivided attention. At your bedtime, when I do finally slow down enough to focus on just you, do you hear my promises to try harder the next day? Do you hear my whispers of “I’m sorry”? Do you hear when I say that our family wouldn’t be the same without you? Do you know that I love you fiercely? We all love you much, Jack. Your big brother used to stand at your Pack ‘n Play® and sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” to get you to smile when he didn’t think anyone was watching. Your sister swelled with pride when she held you (which was quite often) when you were just an itty bitty baby. Now she swells with pride when she gets you to laugh. You had your own squad of cheerleaders clapping the day you first pushed your walking toy across the room on your own. You get your fair share of hugs and kisses and laughter and love on a daily basis. I know the years are only going to go faster and faster. But I want you to know that even if there isn’t a baby book or all 12 of those monthly milestone photos, the past year with you was a wonderful gift. And I’m so grateful for it. And for you.

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What to do With All that Stuff! Cleaning up and clearing out By Carolyn Jabs

Raising kids creates clutter. Most families do regular sweeps to get rid of outgrown clothes and toys. But sometimes there are those things that are hard to give away. Perhaps they were expensive—think cellphones and carseats. Or perhaps they are sentimental—think trophies, stuffed animals, books and puzzles. Either way, you feel a twinge when you think about letting them go, so they get stuck in drawers and closets.

and some go to literacy programs overseas. (betterworldbooks.com) Carseats: A few organizations are trying to get used carseats into the hands of families that need them. A state-by-state list is available at recycleyourcarseat. org. Crayons: Crazy Crayons collects broken, worn or loose crayons. They will melt them down and turn them into new Eco Star crayons or multi-colored crayons shaped like worms.

The best solution is to find the right destination for these items. This summer, donate to someone who will appreciate Cellphones: Even after you’ve disconnected your phone service, them. Get them to a comthe phone can be used to pany or organization that All of these programs make 911 calls. Secure the can recycle them safely and do three important Call takes advantage of perhaps creatively. With things: Keep useable this fact, collecting phones the options listed below, stuff out of the local and then distributing them you’ll have the satisfaction landfill. Get things to senior citizen organizaof knowing you made a reinto the hands of tions, domestic violence sponsible choice that clears people who can use shelters, police departthe clutter for you and does them. And get all that ments and other agencies something good for others. clutter out of your that can get them into the Shoes: Soles4Souls.com house! That’s a winhands of people who need has distributed more than win-win! them. Their website in30 million pairs of shoes cludes a free mailing label since they were founded as well as a list of commuafter Hurricane Katrina. nity partners in every state. (securethYou can purchase a mailing label or find a ecall.org) drop off site on their website. OneWorldRunning.com sends still-wearable shoes Eyeglasses: Lions International colto runners in developing countries. Any- lects used eyeglasses as part of their efthing that can’t be worn goes to the Ni- fort to improve vision for people around ke-Reuse-A-Shoe program to be recycled the world. into running tracks and playgrounds.

Binders: At the end of the school year, most families have a stack of ragged binders. If you turn them in at Staples or Office Max, you’ll get a $2 credit toward a same day purchase of a new binder. Then they’ll recycle the binders with the help of Terracycle, a company that has partnered with major manufacturers to create innovative recycling programs for everything from toothbrushes and guitar strings to juice pouches and the blister packs from contact lenses. Books: Better World books has drop off boxes where they accept books of all kinds. Some are sold on their website

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Legos: The plastic in Legos is a kind that can’t usually be recycled, so don’t mix them into the bin. Instead, ship them to Brick Recycler. No need to sort the bricks. They will repackage and get them to hospitals, schools, orphanages and other places where kids will be very happy to have them. (www.brickrecycler.com)

Stuffed animals: Stuffed Animals for Emergencies gets gently used stuffed animals into the hands of children and even service members who need a little comfort. Their website lists chapters in many parts of the country, and they also have advice about how to clean stuffed animals in preparation for donation. (stuffedanimalsforemergencies.org)

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healthy kids

Danger! Kids in Hot Cars Keeping little ones safe in the summer By Heidi Borst

Ever run into a store for a minute, leaving your child to wait in the car? Or worse, imagine this scenario: you’re so preoccupied with getting to work on time, you forget your sleeping child is still in the backseat! When you remember, will it be too late? It may seem impossible, but accidents like these can easily happen.

have fewer sweat glands and they are not able to adapt to temperature changes as well as adults. Deaths have occurred when the temperature is just above 70 degrees outside.”

See a child alone in a car? Take action Don’t wait if you see a child alone in a A car’s internal temperature increases car. Call 911 immediately, and get the rapidly, leaving kids vulnerable to dehy- child out of the car. Black advises the dration, heat stroke, or worse. On average, child must be cooled down. Stay with the 37 children die per child until help year due to heatarrives, and send Keep kids safe related complicasomeone to look  Never leave your child alone in tions from being for the parent the car, even for a minute. left inside a vehicle; right away.  Get in the habit of checking the half are under the Johnson urges, back seat every time you leave the age of 2. Suffering “…A citizen has car. Leave something you need in from such a horrific every right to resthe back seat of the car (a purse, tragedy changes the cell phone, identity badge, etc.) as a cue a child from a lives of the victim’s backup in moments of forgetfulness– very hot vehicle loved ones forever. we all have them! by any means Dr. Marianne Black  Keep vehicles locked always. possible. If they of Franklin Park Tragic accidents have occurred when feel it necessary Pediatrics and Offikids have entered a vehicle on their to break out a own and been unable to get out. cer Jodi Johnson of window to get to Make sure car keys are inaccessible the Rossford Police that child, then by to children. Department lay out all means, yes, it  Call 911 if you see a child alone the dangers and ofis a precious huin a car. If they appear to be in fer suggestions for man life.” Parents danger, get them out of the car as keeping our kids who leave a child fast as you can. safe. alone in a vehicle  Ask childcare providers, schools, Heat stroke also face charges relatives etc. to call to check in if happens fast your child has not arrived on time. of child endanBlack warns that germent. heat stroke can occur within minutes. Slow down and be aware Signs to look for include flushed/hot Many parents are increasingly overskin, lack of sweat, agitation, dizziness, whelmed by the demands of work and disorientation, nausea/vomiting, rapid family life, so it’s vital to have emergency breathing, confusion, seizures, and unplans in place. Johnson urges, “Prevenconsciousness. “The temperature inside tion starts with slowing our lives down. a car can increase 20 degrees in just 10 Children are, and should be, our focus in minutes, and rolling down a window life. If parents, grandparents, sitters, etc., does little to cool it down. The temperaslow down and focus on the child and ture climbs quickly, higher than outside not where they need to rush off to next, temperatures,” Black said. “Children are it would greatly reduce many children’s more vulnerable to heat stroke because accidents.” their bodies warm up three to five times faster than an adult body. Also, children 26

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July 31st - August 7th 10am - 11pm daily

Food s Rides s Events Daily Shows:

Franzen - Exotic tigers, performing elephant Valley Exotics Petting Zoo Marvelous Mutts Dog Show Glass Blower

Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 pm - Three Dog Night concert Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 pm - Combine Demolition Derby Monday, August 7 at 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby To buy tickets: Call (419)352-0441 or www.WoodCounty-Fair.com

Wood County Fairgrounds 13800 Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OH 4340

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A Sign of Joy in a Time of Grief

Local author writes on virtue By Emily Remaklus

He kept coming back. Again and again. A little cardinal, or Ricky Red Bird, as he became known, began appearing around Stacy Lievens’ home after her childhood friend passed away. That’s when Lievens realized the bird was bringing her an important message. Into the clear beyond It is often said that birds are a symbol for freedom and perspective. Many people have also associated birds as a spiritual creature as their ability for flight can act as a connection to heaven. This particular little cardinal had a habit for flying into Lievens’ window, so after some research she learned that there are two primary reasons for birds to fly into windows. First, cardinals fly into windows because they see their reflection and think they are seeing another bird. Second, they believe they

are seeing into the clear beyond. “I believe this bird was flying into my window because he saw a friend he wanted to get to, and with my faith I believe he saw a way to the beyond,” Lievens said.

figure drawings were not going to cut it for her book’s illustrations. Remembering that her childhood friend’s family had a beautiful mural in their home, she decided to give them a call to see if they knew the artist of “Something the painting. She found that the mural was painted by local artthat was such a deep ist Carol Sicha.

After talking about the bird with her family, her brother suggested using Ricky Red Bird as an in- sadness When Lievens shared her spiration for a children’s turned into story with Sicha, the two bebook. “My brother planted this story of came instant friends. Initially this seed in my brain and great joy,” the book was going to define 13 I often teach about virtue different virtues, but after seeto my children, and so I ing Sicha’s illustrations Lievens thought a book of virtue would be nice decided she wanted to write a narrative to share with the world…and I thought story that used rhyme. What resulted is this would be a beautiful tribute for my a beautifully written and illustrated chilfriend.” dren’s book for all ages. Instant friendship With the idea of a children’s book in mind, Lievens realized that her stick

Ricky Red Bird: A Lesson in Virtue shows children that by leading a life of virtue, they can accomplish amazing things. The story is based on real events of faith and friendship all while focusing on virtues such as perseverance, faith, prudence, generosity, respect for life, patience, magnificence, affability, humility, prayerfulness and love. Leading by example Keeping with the idea of virtue, Lievens and Sicha are donating all proceeds to the Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund (NOSF). NOSF was founded in 1999 by local volunteers to help children from kindergarten through eighth grade in Northwest Ohio better afford educational opportunities by providing scholarships. Over the course of its 18 years in existence, this organization has awarded more than $12 million in scholarships. Both Lievens and Sicha have been traveling to many of the schools that have received NOSF scholarships to share their story and teach children to “set their dreams high.” This book not only created a beautiful tribute, but a true act of virtue. “Something that was such a deep sadness turned into this story of great joy,” Lievens said. Ricky Red Bird: A Lesson in Virtue can be ordered online at nosf.org/news-and-events.

Q&A with Stacy Lievens What’s your favorite activity to do with your family? Anything outdoors! Best holiday memory from when you were a kid? Stringing popcorn for our Christmas tree! We all complained about it. My brothers despised it, but I loved that my mom made us do it every year! What’s your go-to activity when you have a few minutes to yourself? Prayer. Name one thing you swore you’d never do as a mom but totally do. Wiping my kiddos’ dirty faces with the kitchen dish rag. Describe your life in five words. Loving God and my family.

Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund

What is it? NOSF is a local organization that provides scholarships for low-income students so that they can afford quality education. Who can apply?

Kindergarten through eighth grade students located in Northwest Ohio can apply for the scholarships.

How can I learn more?

Visit nosf.org/about-us and complete the form to donate, learn more, or have an application sent to you.

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they fill in their family or community, we have equal value. Right now my most meaningful life just happens to be found within traditional gender roles.

Kitchen

Table Politics

Stay-at-Home Feminist Can you be both? By Lindsey Melden

We have a lot of conversation around our kitchen table and one topic that’s come up a lot recently is feminism as it relates to stay-at-home moms. My wife has a lot to say about this issue, so this month, she’s helping me write this column. Join this conversation, as I think it’s important for moms everywhere. – Sam Melden As I scrape the burnt eggs from the bottom of the pan I feel small hands tugging on the back of my shirt. “Mom!!! Look at this!!!” My 4-year old has something very important to share with me. However, my mind is on other things– the dishes at hand, the rally for peace taking place downtown, the sadness and frustration in my heart over the state of things in our country. I feel torn between worlds– the one in which I want to give my blood, sweat, and tears to help right the wrongs I read about in the news and the one in which I quietly wash dishes and bandage knees and read bedtime stories to raise up girls who will someday right wrongs themselves. Feminism = Equality Feminism has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. I didn’t always call it by name but it was there all the same. As I entered adulthood I learned that feminism is, plain and simple, the belief that men and women are equal. I could passionately claim my dormant feminism for myself and, thankfully, my husband journeyed right along with me. My journey toward feminism has been just one facet of my coming home to myself. Another part of that becoming has been motherhood. When I had my first child, almost seven years ago, I had no idea how radically and beautifully my life and identity would change. Staying home with my children, nurturing

I have so many friends who are strong, empowered women who either delayed having children, didn’t have children at all, or strike a beautiful balance between home life and activism. and teaching them, creating our home into the welcoming and peaceful space I want it to be, has been the most fulfilling work of my life. And as our family grows and my husband’s career begins to take shape, my role as mother and homemaker has become an even more natural rhythm for our family. I love it! So why do I sometimes feel like I should be doing more?

Everyone can win Historically, women only made personal and professional choices if their husbands “allowed” them to. Even now, if a woman has a more visible or high-profile job than her husband it can be implied they have their spotlight because their husbands allowed it. What an amazing guy to “let” her pursue her career. Or reverse it: my husband has a very busy professional life and sometimes people will joke that I’ve given him permission to be away and participate in all the things that fill up his calendar. But I agree with Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie when she said in her TedTalk, “Allow is a troubling word. ‘Allow’ is about power.” My best hope for my marriage, which is rooted in the idea that my husband and I are equal, is we would mutually support one another (never overpower or compete with each other), and we continue to grow together as we make meaning of our lives. I (and we) do not have this figured out by any means, but here are some of the most helpful things I’ve found to battle my own self-doubt in regards to my feminism. In my marriage, wide-open communication is key. We are constantly check-

ing in and evaluating our rhythms and routines and expectations to help us understand each other, support each other, and root for each other in our day-to-day work. With my kids, reinforcing all those values of justice and equality and compassion that first lead me to feminism. Raising children (boys and girls) who believe in the inherent worth, value, and equality of everyone is our greatest work and activism as parents. And in myself, learning to own it. This is who I am: a stay-at-home, raisingtiny-kids, planning-the-meals, cleaning-the-bathrooms (occasionally), and folding-all-the-laundry mom! When I doubt myself I turn the question around, “You’re a feminist and you’re making dinner for your family, so making dinner must be an act of feminism.” When I get to wake up every morning and be exactly where I want to be, I am a feminist. When I get to use my gifts, become who I was made to be without judgment and restriction, that is feminism. Feminism that doesn’t support all women is a sham. True feminism should mean everyone wins, everyone gets to be fully human– men and woman, career women, working moms, and stay-at-home moms. Let’s cheer each other on into a better culture for us and our kids.

If the mothers and grandmothers of feminism worked so hard to get out of the kitchen, am I settling by staying there? I have so many friends who are strong, empowered women who either delayed having children, didn’t have children at all, or strike a beautiful balance between home life and activism. And yet, there is also the assumption that if you stay home or have a lot of children you are conforming to traditional gender stereotypes or the expectations of your husband. I have struggled with this both internally and externally in the judgment of others. But the truth is feminism is the full equality of men and women. Regardless of what role

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Chandler Café

5648 Main Street, Sylvania 419-517-5088 Mon-Fri: 7a.m.-5p.m. Sat: 8a.m.-5p.m. Sun: 9a.m.-3p.m. www.chandlercafe.com Chandler Café has been a downtown Sylvania staple for the past decade. While I’ve met friends for lunch at this upscale cafe, I had never really thought about stopping in with my kids until a friend asked “Why haven’t you taken the kids there yet?” Perhaps it’s because I thought it wouldn’t be a place they’d enjoy? Maybe I didn’t think it was suitable for kids? Our recent visit as a family proved me very wrong.

Quaint Meets Hipster In Downtown Sylvania Café remains popular with the locals By: Karen L. Zickes

Small town charm with a dash of hipster

When I think of a café, I think of a quaint dining area, large windows spanning the storefront, and small tables and chairs on the front patio. Chandler Café has all of that and then some. Add in the tasteful black awning, wood floors and exposed brick, charming decor and you have a recipe for the perfect café. Well, that and the fact the food is fresh, unique, and they offer a wide variety of beverages to boot; all provided by friendly upbeat staff. I suppose it was the couple small chandeliers and a few feminine type pieces of décor that made me think maybe my boys would find it “girly”. That was a bit silly on my part. With the exposed brick, a small bar area in one section of the café, and the fine food selections, it wasn’t girly at all. It has a bit of swag that my teen daughter absolutely loved. She can’t wait to return with friends.

Need, vision spark downtown staple

Owner Gail Stansley’s husband purchased the building in downtown Sylvania 10 years ago. As he was trying to find renters for a portion of the space, she decided she loved it and wanted to open up a café of sorts. With two of her three children already graduated from Northview and gone, she thought it was the perfect time to jump into this endeavor. “There was nothing left in downtown Sylvania,” said Stansley and she wanted to fill the void. Though Stansley had never dabbled in the

However, if your children prefer basic, they offer a grilled cheese or a PB and J for $5.50. Personally, I think it’s maybe a tad pricey by the time you add a drink and chips, but hey, it’s also about the great service, unique atmosphere, and high quality ingredients.

food industry before, she had been a long time cook for her family and decided she would come up with some great recipes for soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. Throw in a bit of fabulous lattes, smoothies, and vino and the recipe just worked. “It’s been so fun,” said Stansley recalling the past 10 years.

Kids are welcome

As my kids and I stepped into the café we were quickly followed by a dad and his young daughters, as well as a mom and her young sons. In the mix were other moms with their older kids and groups of ladies having Saturday social hour. Some of the menu items are a little unique with ingredients such as spinach artichoke spread, cranberry chutney, kale and quinoa soup, etc. To my surprise, my kids all found something that sounded good to them.

We ventured to try the Asian Salad, a breakfast sandwich that included the spinach artichoke spread, a Rueben made with turkey pastrami, and a vegetable sandwich chock full of cheese and veggies and topped with pesto and hummus. My youngest with nut and legume allergies enjoyed a grilled chicken sandwich with two of his favorite things; ranch sauce and bacon.

At the conclusion of our meal we all remembered the fresh baked goods up front that looked ever so divine….and huge. “I have a baker that bakes everything in house,” said Stansley about her large selection of baked goods. Scones, brownies, cookies; we sampled quite a few. Stansley recently hosted a birthday party for a local 10 year old girl because Chandler Café is her favorite restaurant. It’s no wonder considering how sweet it is. Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and a freelance writer who resides in Holland, OH. She can be reached in c/o editor@toledoparent.com.

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The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Anytime Noise level: Moderate Bathroom amenities: Changing station High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes, as well as apple juice and orange juice Kid’s menu? Yes, there are a couple sandwich options Allergies? Gluten free options in baked goods, food prepared at time of order

Bottom Line:

Chandler Café is exactly what every small town needs. The atmosphere, food, location, and service will have you coming back. It’s a bit nicer than the local greasy spoon joint, but no need to dress up; come as you are! You’ll love the change of pace.

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

1 THURSDAY

3 SATURDAY

Perrysburg Farmers Market The Perrysburg Farmers Market includes over 50 vendors selling a wide variety of produce, baked goods, plants, jewelry and crafts. A new addition for the 2017 season is a line of food trucks that will be serving from 5pm-8pm. 3pm-8pm every thursday through October 12th. Historic Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave. at Second St., 419-874-9147. perrysburg-farmers-market.com

Lucas the Elephant’s Birthday - Join the Toledo Zoo in celebrating the birthday of their elephant calf Lucas. See the zoo keepers present him birthday gifts and cake. Activities will be available around the Tembo Trail. 10:30am-1:30pm. Included with an admission ticket. The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, 2700 Broadway St., 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Blessed Sacrament Parish Festival The annual parish festival returns to Close Park and the Blessed Sacrament Parish. The festival features music, food and drink, kids games, rides, vendor and treasure sale. 6pm. Blessed Sacrament, 4227 Bellevue Rd., 419-472-2288. blessedsacramenttoledo.com/most-blessedsacrament-festival Free

2017 Maple and Main Art Fair Historic downtown Sylvania hosts the 6th annual festival that consists of over 100 artists and musicians. Artists booths will sell art, jewelry and pottery. Local vendors will provide food for the festival. 11am. Downtown Sylvania, Main Street and Maplewood Ave., 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org/maple-main

OVO from Cirque du Soleil - High flying acts and acrobatics will transport audiences to an ecosystem filled with insect life in Cirque du Soleil’s newest traveling show. Through June 4. Times and dates vary. $25-$150. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

East Toledo Story Book Fest This literacy events allows families to participate in hands on activities, healthy snack and raffles. This event is for children ages 0-8, and the first 200 kids get a free book. 11am. Waite Senior High School, 301 Morrison Dr., 419-671-7000. etfc.org

Free Meijer Movie Night: Sing! The first installment of the free movie night features the animated film “Sing.” The event also includes bounce houses, games, food, music, and ice cream. Maplewood between Summit and Main, 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org

Back To The Future: Movie Night Hensville Park invites guests to watch "Back to the Future" on the outdoor concert stage. Guests can enjoy fresh popcorn, treats and more. 9:30pm. Hensville Park, Monroe St & N St Clair St, 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com Free

2 FRIDAY Garage Sales in the Village of Whitehouse - Find that hidden treasure at the Village of Whitehouse garage sale. 9am on June 2-3. The Village of Whitehouse, 6925 Providence St.,Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. whitehouseoh.gov Free

Community Days in the Village Sylvania Historical Village summer events series gives guests of all ages a chance to participate in hands-on activities, demonstrations, and visits by local cultural and educational partners. 1pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-5533. sylvaniahistoricalvillage.org Free

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

Your little star can have their own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star! The Toledo Museum of Art Family Center is having a special Hollywood Walk of Fame event on Friday, June 3 from 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Inspired by the exhibition Framing Fame: 19th and 20th Century Celebrity Photographs, children can become a famous celebrity and design their own star. Family Center activities are designed for children 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center 2445 Monroe Street, Toledo. Free.

Nature’s Nursery Wildlife Festival

If you have any animal lovers in your family, you won’t want to miss the Nature’s Nursery Wildlife Festival at the Toledo Botanical Garden. This free event is Sunday, June 4, from 1-4 pm. There will be plenty of animals for the family to see, along with crafts, activities and fun for all. Nature’s Nursery takes in injured and orphaned Ohio wildlife with the intention to get them well and get them back into the wild. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo. Free.

Pistachio Joe’s Grand Opening

We all scream for ice cream in the summer, right? And now there’s a new place to serve up the tasty treat. Pistachio Joe’s Ice Cream Emporium will have its Grand Opening on June 3. The walk up window will be opening after the Old West End parade! Some of the celebration’s activities include karaoke stage, kids crafts by Collingwood Art Center and a special performance by the Toledo School for the Arts Flying Pig Improv Troupe. 2445 Collingwood Blvd, 419-464-6535.

National Flip Flop Day - Free Sunshine Smoothie

Most folks love wearing flip-flops in the summer and if you and your family wear them on Friday, June 16 to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Maumee, you can get a free sunshine smoothie! It’s all part of National Flip-Flop Day, Tropical Smoothie’s own holiday which is celebrated every third Friday in June and helps kick off fundraising for Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine is located in Maine and is a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. You can support this by wearing flip-flops and getting your own free smoothie from 2-7pm. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1385 Conant Street, Maumee.

June Think Tank Workshop Series Your child will learn and explore through group activities that give kids a chance to use real tools, familiar materials and lots of freedom to explore. Each event builds off of the previous. 10am-12:30pm, Saturdays. 1-3:30pm, Sundays. $95/4 week session for members, $110/4 week session for non-members. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

4 SUNDAY Shocking Circuits Workshop Series Guests will explore circuits using playdough to create conductive creations. Create an illuminating greeting card 10am. Free with admission. Imagination Station,1 Discovery Way, 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

7 WEDNESDAY

Material Matter - Students will take part in an experiment that teaches about mass and volume. 10:30am. Free with admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

10 SATURDAY Happy Trails 5K Run/Walk The 13th anniversary of Happy Trails is being celebrated with a 5k run/walk. Runners are encouraged to express themselves with a creative outfit using glow sticks, necklaces and balloons. The event includes snacks, music and light show. 9:30pm $20, Children five and under are free. Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9720. metroparkstoledo. com

13 TUESDAY Colorful Canvases - This Family Center activity helps your child explore shades and tints by painting on small canvases. This class is designed for kids ages 10 or younger. 10am-3pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

15 THURSDAY Art Loop - This evening is filled with art and live music spread across downtown music venues and galleries. 5:30pm. Unlimited bus ride wristbands can be purchased for $1.25. Park at the Art Loop Hub at the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-254-2787. Find Art Loop Toledo on Facebook. Free

16 FRIDAY Historic Vistula Foundation's Summer Solstice Tea - Experience a Victorian Tea at the Historic Vistula Foundation. Get a taste of time period teas and food served in the garden. Guests are encouraged to wear time period clothing. 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm on June 16. 11am, 1pm and 3pm on June 17. $30. The Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St., 419-266-8039. historicvistula.org 3rd Annual Summer Polish Picnic Celebrate the summer season with the Toledo Area Polka Society as they present the 3rd Annual Summer Polish Picnic. The picnic includes music, food and spirits. 5pm. $8/adults, $6/seniors and free for kids. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman St., Oregon. 419-691-4116. polishtoledo.com

Toledo Farmers Market: Downtown Market - Shop from local farmers and vendors at a true summer farmers market experience. The Downtown Market also participates in the Food Bucks program, that gives tokens to use at the market for every dollar you spend. 8am-2pm. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market Street in Downtown Toledo. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Beatles Night: Mud Hens vs. Bulls The Mud Hens are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles album “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.” The team will don specialty Beatles themed jerseys. After the game stick around for fireworks and a performance from a beatles tribute band at Hensville. 7:05pm. $15. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

Cake & Cupcake Decorating 101 Foodology’s Chef Julie will teach a family friend class that teaches how to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Learn about the different types of frosting, and what shapes each frosting nozzle will make. Water, coffee, lemonade and hot chocolate will be provided. 2-4:30pm. $40. Foodology Toledo, 2059. W. Laskey, 419-283-5980. foodologytoledo.com

St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Festival - St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns festival brings live music, food, rides and games. The festival also gives guests a chance to find a hidden treasure at the rummage sale. 6pm. St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-1540. toledostpats.org Free

12 MONDAY Ice Cream Social - Get a taste of homemade ice cream and cupcakes at the Manor House. Live music will be performed by Ragtime Rick and his Chef’s of Dixieland. 6pm. $.50. The Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

17 SATURDAY 10th Annual Classic Car Show McNeill Chevrolet Buick brings classic cars and activities to the public. The show also includes a 50/50 drawing, food trucks, dunk tank and giveaways every half hour. 9am. McNeill Chevrolet Buick, 220 W. Airport Highway, Swanton. 877-565-8169. mcneillchevrolet.com/classic-car-show

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Muster on the Maumee - Soldiers, artisans and civilians will give demonstration throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. June 17-18 at 9:30am-5pm. $9, adults. $8, seniors. $5, students. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

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SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION

July 6th 6-8pm Classes Run July 10th-27th 6 classes (Twice a week)

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Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Bash - Celebrate Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with the Toledo Mud Hens. The Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day package includes a buffet, photo opportunity on the field and admission to the game. After the game take a photo, meet and get an autograph from your favorite players for Team Autograph Day. 5-6:30pm. $30, adults. $24, kids. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

19 MONDAY Let's Build Science Camp - Kids will design, build and explore in these summer camp activities where kids build using only a simple cardboard box. 9am-4:30pm. $175/members, $200/non-members. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way., 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

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Hot Air Balloon Creation - Create Art Studio Perrysburg will teach kids about flight using hot air balloons. Students will create a working hot air balloon, that will be released to fly. 9-10:30am. $115. Create Art Studio Perrysburg, 4 22 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

21 WEDNESDAY A Little Bit Country - The Mott Branch Library will teach your kid about pollinators and insects. Kids will participate in a seed necklace craft. 1-2pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org Book Bites - The Sylvania book club will discuss pre selected titles and enjoy a snack every third Thursday of the month. The club is for grades 3-5. 4pm. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org Free Cinemark Summer Movie

Fairy and Miniature Garden Festival Have Your Photo Taken with Fairies Make a Miniature Garden

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Clubhouse: Shrek the Third The summer Movie Clubhouse shows 10 children's movies over the course of the summer, for this installment Rave Cinemas at Franklin Park shows the animated movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek the Third.â&#x20AC;? 10am. $1. Rave Cinemas Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. cinemark.com/northern-ohio/franklin-park16-and-xd

22 THURSDAY Build-a-Thing with Imagination Station Marble Machines The Birmingham Branch Library gives kids the chance to build a marble machine contraption. Once built kids can race to see whose machine is the fastest. 2pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave., 419-259-5210. toledolibrary.org Free Exotic Zoo - The Way Public Library brings the zoo to you. Kids will be able to interact with live animals. Lessons of animal characteristics, habitats and more will be taught. 10-11am. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. toledolibrary.org

26 MONDAY Hip Hop Broadway Summer Camp Learn how hip hop culture affected broadway. This class will teach kids about spoken-word, expressive setting and contemporary song and dance. The camp session ends with a student showcase. 9am-3pm, runs June 26-30. $150. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 W. 10th St., 419-243-9277. toledorep.org Gyotaku Fish Prints - This Family Center Activity has kids create a Gyotaku Fish Print, which is a tradition Japanese art piece that uses a rubber fish mold and ink. Noon-5pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

30 FRIDAY Baby Tour - Take your child on a tour through the Toledo Museum of art. This session helps build early visual literacy skills. 6-7pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime This storytime encourages kids to get up and dance. 10am every Friday, starting May 12. The Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Sundays

Hensville Inflatable Theme Park During select Sunday baseball games, Hensville provides a theme park filled with activities and giant inflatable obstacle courses. 4pm-6pm. A combo ticket for the game and admission to the inflatable attractions is $15. If you already have a ticket for the game, admission to the park is $3. 6:05pm. Starting Sunday, May 28. Hensville, Monroe St. & N. St. Clair St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Fridays

Cosmic Color, An Adventure Along the Spectrum - Learn why different objects are colored the way they are. Travel to the interior of a plant leaf and the human eye in this ongoing show at The Ritter Planetarium that teaches all about the color spectrum. Fridays at 8:30pm. $7/adults, $5/children. Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St., 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu

Ongoing

Dinosaurs Around The World Dinosaurs come alive in this exhibition with life size replicas of these ancient creatures. Become an archaeologist through hands on activities like the dig pit and the fossil imprint station. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. $9.50, adults. $8.50, seniors. $7.50, kids. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

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Library Pen Pal - Practice your child's writing skills by having them write as a pen pal to kids at other Toledo Lucas County Public Library Branches. Open during library hours in multiple locations. toledolibrary.org

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Creativity Lab Time - Stop in the library for an open creativity lab activity. Kids will be able to do a new activity each session. Through June. See website for dates. Main Library, 325 Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

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Mondays

Parenting Class - This class helps parents who have a child ages birth to 3, and covers the topics child development, nutrition, responsive parenting and more. Parents can join at any point in this twelve week class. 1-3pm. on Mondays. $15, per class. East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland Ave., 419-691-1429. etfc.org

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Tuesdays

Trauma & Parenting - This class teaches parents how to deal with their trauma and the trauma of their child. 5pm every Tuesday. There are no costs for the class, but one must be a member of Harbor to participate. Harbor Behavioral, 4334 Secor Rd., 419-475-4449. harbor.org

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Wednesdays

Continuing the Journey: Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD - This class allows parents to consult with an ADD specialist and create a plan for your child's success. This is also an opportunity to talk to each other learn how they created success. 10am every Wednesday. There are no costs for the class, but one must be a member of Harbor to participate. Harbor Behavioral, 4334 Secor Rd., 419-475-4449. harbor.org

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Saturday 6.10

Big Brother and Big Sister Class Prepare your child for the arrival of their new brother or sister. Kids will use baby dolls to practice feeding, changing and holding a baby.The class is recommended for children ages 3-10. 10am. $10. ProMedica Memorial Hospital, 715 S. Taft Ave., Fremont. 419-334-6627. promedica.org

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Saturday 6.28

DADS Matter - This program helps fathers set priorities and create effective parenting skills. Fathers will discuss their child's physical, emotional and behavioral needs. Learn the importance of a positive relationship with their child. This meeting occurs the last Wednesday of every month. 10-11am. Mom's House of Toledo, 2505 Franklin Ave., 419-241-5554. momshousetoledo.org Free

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