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What do you think about teen "shaming?"

Clever way to teach a lesson or more harmful than beneficial?

In our July Family Favorites section, we incorrectly listed the winners in the Best Chiropractor category. The winner for Best Chiropractor is Dr. Nick Dumas of Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center. The runner up is Dr. Shawn Brohl.

We were also remiss in mentioning co-winner Dr. Marrianne Black along with her colleague Dr. Hani Haidar in the Best Doctor category, Dr. Haidar and Dr. Black practice at Franklin Park Pediatrics, located at 2000 Regency Ct. #103, 419-475-5433, www.franklinparkpediatrics.com.

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Amy Deragon Gill: Generally I am opposed to using shaming as a disciplinary tool, but in this case I think it was an appropriate response to a young person who used social networking irresponsibly.

Luanne Roberts Billstein: I think any child who is drinking should have more than just a hiatus from Facebook.

April Dempsey: Perfect!!!

Angelina Caligiuri Schilt: I have mixed views on teen "shaming" and various ways I've seen it carried out in and out of social media. I find this particular picture absolutely fine.

Victoria Kamm: I don't know about this. I do appreciate these parents watching their kids social media and actually taking a stand - that is so rare.

Janet Campbell Schroeder: Hiatus good, shaming bad. Discretion good, Everything public bad.

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Kids Eat Free

Dining on a dime is easy when you know where kids eat free.

TAP Tested: TMA Baby Tour

TMA is offering tours geared towards the museum's youngest crowd yet - babies!

Baby Snug Blog Review

We asked Toledo mom blogger, Dana Podracky to test out a new product from across the pond. Was The Baby Snug all it was cracked up to be?

Baby Essentials

Overwhelmed with baby products?

Rachel Sowers of local boutique Lullaby Lane shares her list of what you really need.

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Will Rost "Will is the best dad ever because he always does everything he can to make sure Calie is happy. That little girl has her daddy wrapped around her finger and she knows it. He always loves spending time with Calie and taking her places like the park and he loves when she comes to watch him play football. Calie makes Will so happy and she is his pride and joy. He makes sure she knows it. He is the best dad ever!"

Corey Koopmans “Corey takes so much time to teach our kids everything from changing a tire to riding a dirt bike, to taking care of a pet hamster. He is emotionally invested in our kids and realizes that the best gift he can give them is his undivided attention. He believes in putting the smart phone down and sitting on the floor to play My Little Pony with our daughter.”

Michael Mutscheller “My daddy takes us to the park for hikes and for ice cream. He teaches us math and helps us with our hard homework questions. He lets us play Knock Over Daddy every day and saves Mommy from stressful days.

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Festival season What could possibly be more fun than a summer festival in Toledo? The 9th Annual African American Festival is set to take place from Friday through Sunday, July 19 through 21, at the Scott Park Campus of the University of Toledo. The festival begins with a Prayer Breakfast, with local pastors and members joining forces for prayer and fellowship building, followed by the official kickoff — a parade with various individuals, groups, organizations and businesses throughout the city. The festival boasts over two days of entertainment, including performances by Joseph Vincelli (Saturday, July 20) and local legends The Rance Allen Group (Sunday, July 21), as well as vendors, carnival rides and games for the kids. “The weekend is a family affair, a great chance for friends and family to get together,” says festival organizer Suzette Cowell. “You get to see generations come together, which is a unique part of the festival.” To participate in this year’s celebration, please contact DeLise at 419-255-8876 or email her at dyourturn@aol. com. Visit www.toledourban. com for more information.

—GMK

Girls just want to have fun, or so the saying goes. However, some girls want to have fun and help the community. Chicks for Charity is a local organization, started in 2006 by local public relations queen Martha Vetter of R/P Marketing Public Relations. “She lives and works in the community and wants to give back. Rather than creating a bureaucratic organization with boards and committees, she wanted to create a way that people could easily raise money for a good cause,” says Emily Berry, a member of Chicks for Charity. And Vetter succeeded in creating a simple organization. There are no boards or leaders. Instead, individual members throw house parties or events and charge guests a small fee to attend. The proceeds then go to the charity that Chicks for Charity is supporting at that time. Additionally, the entire 1,900 member organization holds an annual event, called Chicks Mix. This year, Chicks Mix will be held at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. It is expected to raise $40,000 for Shared Lives Studio, an organization that provides support to local artists with developmental disabilities. Tuesday, July 16. 5:30-9pm. $37. 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-241-2221. www.chicksforcharity.net. — AW

Down the river

Eve Lindon, age 4, enjoys hanging out with new friends at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.

Free summer play dates It's summer! You have all the time in the world to be with your kids. But if you're running out of things to do and missing out on your social life, The Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo is here to help‚ they'll be hosting a play date for local children and their moms every Thursday until August 29.

"Our park play dates are perfect for getting outside with our kids and letting them play while we catch up with each other; the kids make some friends and we moms get to foster our own friendships," Natalie Hefner, co-facilitator of the group, stated.

Play dates will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am every Thursday; check out www.motherscenter.net/summer.html for each week's location. Rainy day? The play date will be at The Toledo Museum of Art's Family Center. The Mothers' Center of Greater Toledo is a non-profit that provides peer support for local moms and their families. — RB

All aboard! Discover the River Cruise is back for another summer season in Toledo. Every Saturday morning through September 28 the 100-seat Sandpiper Boat will venture down the Maumee River for a family-oriented and relaxing cruise. Some of the twohour cruises sail down the Maumee, where participating aquatic adventurers will see the Veterans Glass-city Skyway as well as Toledo’s bustling port and shipyard. Others travel upriver to see the stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife that exist on the mighty banks of the Maumee. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic breakfast or lunch to eat while enjoying the beauty of the river and the company of fellow Toledoans. The ship sets sail at 10am sharp at the Jefferson Street Dock on the corner of Jefferson Ave. and Summit St. in downtown Toledo, so don’t be late!

Adults ride for $15, children under 12 for $7. 419-537-1212. www.sandpiperboat.com. —GMK

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All dolled up Classes make for happy babies

A lullaby is soft and sweet, just like the new location of Lullaby Lane in the Fallen Timbers shopping center across from JCPenny. After almost a year in one suite, the store has moved to a less “industrial-looking” but larger shop in the center, one that features more space for all things baby, including classes for their moms and dads.

The store will continue to offer specialty items not found in ‘box’ baby stores and has an area for classes that will begin in the fall. Manager Lindsay Gill explains, “We are a one-stop baby shop, and we want to give parents all the tools they need to get the most out of this most wonderful event in their lives. Some of those tools will be information, and our classes will help parents to have the happiest babies on the block.”

Class offerings will include diapering and baby food prep, as well as music classes through Kindermusik. Staffers and experts will also teach parents about communicating with their babies and helping them sleep. Those parents wanting to capture their baby’s best moments with a camera will be invited to register for the class taught by local photographer Jennifer Mott, whose photos of babies decorate the walls of the new shop.

The store’s hours are Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm and Sunday noon-6pm.

Information about class offerings is available at 419-878-0127 and on the website www.lullabylane.com. —CH

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A pair of chic sisters are giving area moms and children an easy way to keep up with the Kardashians, at least when it comes to having fabulous style.

The Ballut sisters Saeda, 27, and Mervat, 25 are the fashionable forces behind Dolled Up Hair 2 Toe women’s clothing boutique which recently expanded to include designer children’s clothes.

Their children’s boutique LayAna’s Doll House is named after their own daughters Juliana, 8 months, and Layla, Follow 4 and includes brands such as @dolleduphair2toe on Instagram for True Religion and Cute Booty. the latest pic of LayAna’s Doll House what’s trending.

The Ballut sisters feature many designer started when Mervat custom orbrands in their boutique. dered a dress from Hot Miami for Layla to match one she had purchased for herself. The boutique is scheduled to carry Hot Miami’s “Mommy and Me” line when it is released this year. They also will offer custom mommy/child jogging outfits from Cute Booty by Kelly Nishimoto.

Dolled Up Hair 2 Toe started in 2011 when a friend wanted to order a bandagestyle dress Mervat owned. Already ordering dresses from designers for themselves, the sisters realized their style resonated with other Toledo women. They now carry lines including Holt, BCBG Maxxaria, Michael Costello and Givanni, with casual to haute-inspired red carpet looks.

The Middle Eastern beauties have two long-term reasons for working hard — to make their business succeed and to support their daughters’ futures.

“We wanted to create a path for them so when they grow up they have something going,” Mervat said. “That’s our job. We’re their mommies.” KR Dolled Up Hair 2 Toe is located at 5307 Monroe St Ste C. 419-720-7070.

Open Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 7pm; Friday-Saturday, noon to 9pm and Sunday noon to 5pm.

Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Dolled-Up-Hair-2-Toe.

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Picture perfect is in the eyes of the photographer Kendall Erickson juggles high school and entrepreneurship

By Christine A. Holliday While her friends are learning how to drive, Kendall Erickson is learning how to run a business. The Ottawa Hills High School sophomore’s love affair with the camera has developed into a thriving business Kendall Erickson Photography.

The company is less than a year old, but she has already produced winter scenes and holiday card photos for friends and family, and expects to stay busy this summer doing senior portraits and other photo work.

Erickson got her start taking photos of her junior high friends “modeling.” She says they would take turns as photographer and model, but she figured out that she wasn’t the model type. “The real fun for me was being the photographer.” She switched from a digital camera for an older model owned by her grandmother and used it to take photos at family events. She used money from Christmas gifts to buy her own SLR camera. She took a class to get herself started, which proved to be a big boost to her confidence.

“I was a bit intimidated because all of the other (members of the class) were over 40. It was one of the best things I could have done. That class taught me how to use my camera and I was able to use that information along with my basic sense of composition and lighting to really improve my skills.”

She started working in black and white, as she appreciates that it can add beauty and elegance to photos. But she finds that most people prefer color, so she now does most of her work in color, providing what she says is a more natural look. She likes to do outdoor shots, where she takes advantage of natural light and scenery. Erickson reports that her mom drives her to the photo shoots, "She has to drive because I haven't had time to learn how to drive."

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Budding photographer Kendall Erickson (top left) continues to challenge herself as a young entrepreneur.

Getting the job done

In her short career, she has learned to juggle other responsibilities to get the job done. She is a cheerleader, a member of the dance team at OHHS, and has a part in the school musical, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She has developed a strong philosophy about her work, explaining, “I believe photography should capture the essence of the subject. I cannot stand the look of indoor portrait studio photographs, because they are posed and serious. I think capturing all of the laughter and smiles is much more important.”

Social media has played a big role in Erickson’s promotion of her business. Her mother has posted some of Erickson’s work on her Facebook page, and that exposure garnered some significant assignments. She shopped for a business logo on Etsy, deciding on a bicycle, reminiscent of a winning photo of a bicycle that she entered in an adult contest. Erickson has a Facebook page for the business (Kendall Erickson Photography) and started a blog (kendallraeproject365.wordpress.com) where she

will post a new photo every day for a year. “The blog is a challenge for photographers to take a photo every single day of the year and then to publish those photographs on a blog or other online media source. I am definitely challenging myself.

Keeping up with this kind of project has definitely pushed me to my limits,” she says.

At this early stage of her career, Kendall Erickson isn’t sure how photography will figure in her future. She knows she wants to keep taking pictures while also doing graphic design work. But, for now, she says, “When I'm actually out photographing, I always enjoy myself and I'm always happy. When I take a picture and share it with the subject and they like it too, that's my favorite moment. I love being able to do something that makes me happy and then being able to share it personally with someone else, which makes them happy.”

For more information, search Facebook: Kendall Erickson Photography.

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An angelic hand

Despite the best efforts of local districts, school can be a harrowing place for students on the autism spectrum. Bullying and exclusion from social circles can affect those for whom social interaction is the most difficult. To meet the needs of these students, Agility Angels pairs a child or teen with a trained dog and, for one-hour a week, helps them to take the dog through various agility courses. “For so many of these kids, this is one of the limited social outlets they have,” says Terry McLeary, secretary for the organization, explaining the value of these classes. Agility Angels has also started offering an employment-centric class once a week where the organization consults employment agencies and offers its students real-world work opportunities in dog training. “The transformation that we're seeing in some of these kids is truly phenomenal,” McLeary says of the impact. Agility Angels is a volunteer organization supported by the local dog training community as well as volunteer coaches who work directly with the students. To get involved as a coach or to enroll your child, visitwww.agilityangels. org for applications or call 419-377-3102. —BA

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Toxic, baby?

Potentially toxic baby products and alternatives you can try

By Kristin Reichardt

Babies are synonymous with purity. So when parents are inundated with the long list of chemical-laden ingredients in typical baby products, they worry. We asked local moms to weigh in on the diaper, bottle and baby food debate to see what alternatives they pursued as new parents.

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C l ot h Diaper

Organic cloth diapers v. disposable diapers A recent trend among health and environmentally-conscious parents is to move away from disposable diapers toward a new take on the old-fashioned cloth diaper. Brands such as Best Bottom and bumGenius are rising in popularity thanks to their reusable shell designed to adjust in fit as an infant grows and absorbent, washable liners made with organic, dye-free material.

Amanda Emch, co-owner of Sweet Cheeks, a local boutique that focuses on natural baby products, started her business in part to help raise awareness among parents of the need to consider alternatives to potentially harmful baby products. “A lot of times with my first child, I was just ignorant,” says Emch, a Lambertville, mother of four. “I had no idea there were chemicals in diapers.”

Where to get it:

Sweet Cheeks, 5577 Monroe St., Suite C2, Sylvania, 419-517-0506, www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com; bestbottomdiapers.com Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St., Suite 735 in The Shops at Fallen Timbers (Lullaby Lane recently began offering a cloth diapering clinic. For more info, call 419-878-0127 or visit www.lullaby-lane.com.)

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Squishy Tushy, 103 S. Lane St., Blissfield, 517-682-0935, www.squishytushy.com (Instruction available by appointment.)

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Amy Shiffert, first-time mom to 13-month-old Betsy, said hormone-altered food became an area of concern for her once she became pregnant — first while she was breastfeeding and now that Betsy is eating solid food. She does her best to stay away from items that potentially came into contact with pesticides, chemical fertilizers or antibiotics.

“I never let my baby eat store-bought baby food,” Shiffert said. “I make all of my own because it’s cheaper and it’s healthier and I know where it comes from.”

Moms who prefer to purchase rather than make baby food have options — the brand Ella’s Kitchen lists strictly organically-sourced ingredients in all of its products, from singlefruit infant food to chewy cookies. The website also details packaging that contains BPAfree aluminum pouches with BPA-free plastic covering the aluminum. Be careful of organic food packaged in potentially harmful products, such as organic food without a BPA-free distinction on the lid or container.

Where to get it:

Ella’s Kitchen pouches Available at Phoenix Earth Food Co-op, 1447 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-476-3211, www.phoenixearthfoodco-op.com or online at ellaskitchen.com Lullaby Lane’s LullabyU offers baby food cooking classes Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St. in The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 419-878-0127, www.lullaby-lane.com

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Glass bottles v. plastic bottles As national and consumer groups continue to fight against using bisphenol-A (BPA) in food packaging and the Food and Drug Administration continues to research the chemical, local parents are taking the initiative to find alternative products in order to protect their children. Plastics laced with the hormone imitating BPA moved to the forefront of advocacy conversations earlier this century, and in July 2012 the Food and Drug Administration banned the use of the chemical in future production of baby bottles and sippy cups. Other plastic food packaging, however, may still contain traces of the BPA compound.

Crystal Howell, a Sylvania mother of two, said she didn’t want to take any chances of BPA leaking into her sons’ formula and used glass bottles in lieu of plastic. “Glass baby bottles don’t let anything leak into the formula or milk when they are warmed, unlike plastic bottles,” says Howell. Though newly manufactured plastic bottles are required to be BPA-free, glass bottles are still an option.

Where to get it: Life Factory glass bottles with silicone sleeve, prices vary Squishy Tushy, 103 S. Lane St., Blissfield, 517-682-0935, www.squishytushy.com (Instruction available by appointment.)

Sweet Cheeks, 5577 Monroe St., Suite C2, Sylvania, 419-517-0506, www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com; bestbottomdiapers.com

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Got Milk?

Your breasts are now the source of sustenance for another human being. Nervous? Here’s what to expect, according to Melinda Lueck, registered nurse and a board-certified lactation consultant at Toledo and Flower Hospitals. By Alia Orra

Working mom

Are you a…

“With working moms, the issue is maintaining that milk supply. Figuring out ‘How am I going to figure out time to pump during the day at work?’”

Can’t pump at all during work?

“Some women decide they can’t pump at work, so they breastfeed during the morning and night, and do formula during the day.”

Do you want to use formula?

“I think a lot of mothers are not prepared for the frequency of feeding, and the intensity of how often babies feed, especially on day two or three. The more the baby feeds in the first few days, the more milk the mother is able to make down the road.”

Are there things I can eat that would help?

“Yes, the baby truly is hungry again. That’s why your baby’s fussy.”

Are you breastfeeding but can’t produce enough milk?

“There are herbs that seem to boost the supply, but there really is no magic bullet. It really is all related to the draining of the breasts — when the breasts are drained more frequently, it really revs up the milk supply.”

O uch!

I’m breastfeeding, but it really hurts!

There’s definitely pain! What should I do?

“A nice, deep latch is important.

Get a better latch Baby’s breast suck, not nipple suck.

— it’ll make So we want the baby to have a nice everything go more smoothly. kind of mouthful of the breast.”

Okay, all I ever do is breastfeed. I need to get out of the house! I need to ....

Take baby with me. “Breastfeeding in public is all about mastering your own personal comfort level. A lot of places nowadays have rooms for nursing mothers.”

Leave baby at home.

“Moms at home pump for the occasional nights out or trip to the grocery store.”

TAP readers recommend these places: Westfield Franklin Park Mall, Imagination Station, Babies ‘R Us

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Take a class!

“I think some women think ‘Oh, I’m going to figure this out. But there’s a lot of information women get from a breastfeeding class.”

“In the first couple weeks, there is sometimes what I’d call ouchiness. But if there’s intense pain in the first few days that means something’s not right.”

“The baby may miss out on some nutritional benefits and some of the disease protection with formula, but it’s a mother’s decision.”

What about a breast milk donation?

“We use some pasteurized donor breast milk for very premature babies at the Toledo Hospital, but the mothers have to consent to it of course.”

To learn more about donating to a milk bank or acquiring milk from one, visit www.ohiohealth.com/mothersmilkbank.

Use creams — they help with tenderness and cracking.

Now that I know how to do it, when will I get any sleep?

“We usually recommend sleeping when the baby sleeps.”

La Leche League of Toledo, the local branch of the international group dedicated to all things breastfeeding. www.lllohio.org/groups/toledo.html ProMedica’s Lactation Center offers classes on nursing, and even has a telephone hotline for moms with a burning nursing question. Call the WARMLINE, 419-291-4577.

Toledo Hospital’s breastfeeding group Preparation for Parenthood will be offered twice a month.

Call 419-291-5666.

Can you only pump, and can’t breastfeed?

“If a mom’s going to be pumping regularly without [nursing] the baby, then she needs a hospital-grade rental pump.”

Can you pump at work and breastfeed during off times?

“For back to work, you need more than a hand pump or battery-operated pump — you need to purchase a tried and true, double electric, purchased pump.”

How do I store all that pumped milk?

“It can last anywhere from six to eight days in the refrigerator, because it’s got those bacteriakilling cells. [Or] women can freeze the milk.

Breast milk is good up to three months in a refrigerator freezer, and six months to a year in a deep freeze.”

Hip fitness Hula hooping offers fun exercise for expectant moms

By Kristin Reichardt Expectant mothers around the country are shimmying into a new form of pre-natal exercise using a childish toy as inspiration — the hula hoop.

Hooping, a dance-based form of exercise that includes elements of yoga and meditation, is becoming a new way for moms to have fun while trying a new form of pre- and post-natal exercise.

Jan Dolgin, a Toledo-area personal trainer and certified Hoopnotica instructor, praised the exercise form’s ability to increase one’s cardio and its versatility in working various parts of the body.

“You can burn 400 to 600 calories an hour, and it is a great massage for your back,” Dolgin said. “I’ve had classes where it’s been kind of a ‘Mom and Me’ class because kids come with their moms and bring their hoops. Often Ashley Shaffer, Cherry St. Mission’s the kids are communications director and an expectant mom better than the adults.”

Hooping is a low-impact way of working your core muscles — such as abdominal and oblique muscles — as well as your hips, thighs, arms and waist, she said.

Learn more about hooping online at hoopnotica.com, fitnotica.com, or call a local instructor.

Hoops designed for pregnant women are available for purchase online. As with any form of pre-natal exercise, make sure to check with your physician before beginning a new exercise program.

Check it out

Hoop It Up! classes with Jan Dolgin, 7:15-8:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month // $10 Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 4853 Monroe St., Building B Call 419-283-1105 to pre-register

Okay. What kind of container should I use?

“It’s recommended it be a food-grade type container. Definitely BPA-free.”

Joyful Circle Hooping with Glenna Frey in Whitehouse Certified instructor in Hoopnotica Levels 1, 2 and FIT Call 419-877-9471 or e-mail gmfrey58@yahoo.com for more information Zen Revolutions with Rebecca Osborne 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Fort Meigs YMCA, 13415 Eckel Junction Road, Perrysburg Visit www.zenrevolutions.com for a full schedule of classes or call 419-349-2369.

Mercy Hospital’s breastfeeding support offers one on one consultations and assistance. Call 419-251-4238

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Organic and natural cloth clothing v. chemically treated clothing Choosing to purchase clothes and blankets made with natural fibers can help keep irritating chemicals from coming in contact with your baby’s sensitive skin and causing chemical burns or allergic reactions. A current concern is purchasing pajamas and other clothing made without flame retardant chemicals.

“You also can wash your clothing with half a cup of vinegar in your laundry and it will take that chemical that makes it flame retardant out of the clothing,” Emch said.

Products made from bamboo muslin, such as those from manufacturer Aden + Anis, have the same properties as organically sourced fibers and feel similar to silk.

“Anything made with bamboo you don’t have to buy organic because it’s not treated with chemicals,” Emch said. “It grows so fast they don’t need to use chemicals, so any time you buy bamboo it’s basically organic.”

Under the Nile is another manufacturer of organic baby clothes and bedding that uses 100 percent Egyptian cotton that is free of pesticides and other chemicals. They also stress environmental responsibility in their manufacturing.

Where to get it:

Aden + Anis Bamboo Swaddles // $19.95-$40 Sweet Cheeks, 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania, 419-517-0506, ww.puresweetcheeksbaby.com; learn more at adenandanis.com Under the Nile organic Egyptian cotton infant clothing // $14-$32 Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St. in The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 419-878-0127, www.lullaby-lane.com; Learn more at underthenile.com

*Remember

As with any decision regarding your child, make sure to contact your physician with any concerns or questions. Toledo resident Maggie George, mom to 8-month-old Olivia, reminds expectant mothers not to discredit their own feelings and opinions.

“People, especially other moms, will always offer unsolicited advice,” George said. “Don’t follow someone’s advice, no matter how wellintended, at the expense of following your intuition regarding the needs of your baby. God chose you to be his or her mom and you’re the best mom for the job.”

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What

I’ve learned

Local parents share their baby wisdom

Amy Shiffert, Maumee Mom of Betsy, 13 months

“Remember that your baby truly is a completely unique individual. I kind of got caught up in [the idea that] if it works for my friends, it should work for her. Just keep in mind that everyone wants to give you different input on everything and there is no right answer.

There’s just the right answer for you and your family, your finances, your living situation and your goals. At some point you just need to follow your instincts; they’re there more than you realize.”

By Kristin Reichardt © Stephanie Byersmith Photography

Gina Grimm, of Sylvania Mom of Elijah, 8, and Teegan, 5

“With Elijah, I was sick the whole time, from before I found out I was pregnant until the day after I gave birth. With Teegan I tried some more holistic ways to deal with morning sickness, like ginger lollipops. It made me see that you don’t always need to use the medications to make yourself feel better. You can exercise a little more, or eat small meals throughout the day rather than three big meals.”

Aaron Miller, Sylvania

Dad to Emily, 7, Norah, 21 months, and a third on the way

“Get [dad] involved as much as possible. A dad is gone all day working, it is hard to bond compared to mom if she is with the baby all day. Every night it was my job to give Norah a bath, dress her for bed and put her to bed. You and your man are partners — don’t parent him taking care of your child. You both will make mistakes, but just because he doesn’t do it your way doesn’t mean it is wrong.”

Nicole Beat, Sylvania Mom of Alexander, 5 months

Crystal Howell, Sylvania

Mom to Colin, 8, and Andrew, 7

“Your first child will teach you not to sweat the small stuff — kids can pee in diapers more than once!

With the first child you are constantly checking to see if they’re wet; with the second you think, ‘Oh, they’re fine.’ You learn to let insignificant things go easier the more children you have.”

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“Listen to your mom! Ask for advice from older women who have been there. When you start reading all of these blogs and books there’s so much information it can get overwhelming. Stop researching — you’re going to be fine.”

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Come join the team! The goal of Imani Learning Academy is to continually strive toward learning excellence for children K-8. They prepare students to conquer the challenges that await them in a digital, ever expanding world. Go Cougars!

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N E P We are on the O S E S right track…

HOU Imani Learning Academy

728 Parkside Blvd. 419-535-7078 www.imanilearningacademy.org

Open House Thursday, August 1, 2013 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm We are now enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year.

Come see us at the African American Festival on July 20 & 21

National Heritage Academies has one simple belief: Set high standards, make expectations clear, provide meaningful instruction, and watch children excel. Every student is given the tools for success in a safe, secure environment that focuses on hard work, good citizenship, and personal responsibility. We offer extracurricular activities and organized athletics. Besides being fun, our after-school activities teach teamwork, mental focus, fair play, and commitment. Beginning in middle school, students are assigned an advocate that guides them through academic and enrollment requirements for a smooth transition to high school.

Winterfield Venture Academy

We gathered some open house events and visitation opportunities to assist you in choosing the right learning

environment for your child. Put the flipflops and sunblock aside for a moment and plan a school visit! Look around, observe, take notes and ask questions.

305 Wenz Rd., 419-531-3285 Kindergarten Readiness Camp: July 30, 31 & August 1 8:30am-11:30am

Making Continuous Improvement!

Featuring FREE Kindercamp—Learn about our kindergarten program and see presentations by the Toledo Zoo and Imagination Station.

The days of packing lunches and buying

school supplies are just around the corner.

Hope Learning Academy 4234 Monroe St 419-297-6313 www.hopelearningacademy.org

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Bennett Venture Academy

5130 Bennett Rd., 419-269-2247 Kindergarten Readiness Camp: July 23, 24, & 25 8:30am-11:30am

Featuring FREE Kindercamp—Learn about our kindergarten program and see presentations by the Toledo Zoo and Imagination Station

Hope Learning Academy of Toledo is dedicated to serving students who need a non-traditional classroom environment. The studentcentered community provides art infusion, sensory integration plus a strong focus on social skills. Small class sizes, rigorous academic standards, and a compassionate faculty make Hope Learning Academy an outstanding alternative for special learners in grades K-8.

For an opportunity to visit the school email info@hopelearningacademy.org

Call or stop in for information: Imani Learning Academy 728 Parkside Blvd.

Toledo, OH 43607 Phone: 419-535-7078 Fax: 419-535-5915

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Maumee Valley Country Day School 1715 S Reynolds Rd 419-381-1313 www.mvcds.org

Maumee Valley, a co-ed learning environment educating children preschool through grade 12, engages and nurtures your child’s creativity. MVCDS offers specialists in music, art, Spanish language and physical education in their Early Learning Center for children ages 2 1/2 to 6. Parents and children are encouraged to explore what MVCDS has to offer within their 75-acre indoor/outdoor classroom space. A fully integrated early childhood curriculum promotes development of the whole child.

Visit the Early Learning Center on Friday, July 26.

Pre-registration is requested by calling 419-381-1313.

Sensational Kids Day care and Learning Center

6060 Merger Dr Holland. 419-724-5434 www.sensationalkidsdaycare.com Hours of operation 6:30am-6pm Monday through Friday

St. Patrick of Heatherdowns

4201 Heatherdowns Blvd 419-381-1540 www.school.st.patrickofheatherdowns.org

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Sensational Kids believes "Every child is an individual full of possibilities." Sensational Kids offers Kindergarten readiness, a special needs teacher, intervention specialist, and therapy programs from their Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapist. Sensational Kids strives to meet the individual needs of their families by offering specialized classes for children Pre-K through grade 3. They are currently enrolling for 2013 Fall Pre-K through grade 3.

Open House Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 6:30pm-8pm St. Patrick of Heatherdowns is dedicated to providing a safe and secure learning experience for children pre-kindergarten through grade 8. Children are encouraged to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially in their Christ-centered environment. St. Patrick of Heatherdowns strives to develop life-long learners who are faith-filled, self-disciplined and responsible citizens.

Schedule a visit by calling 419-381-1775 Ext. 132

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A surprise arrival

Everything went according to plan — until it didn’t.

By Matthew Reger

Home birth has found a modern following among a select group of parents. My wife and I are friends with couples who have chosen this as an option and successfully delivered numerous — yes, many more than one — children at home with the help of a midwife, towels, boiling water and lots of plastic. We support our friends and even find their choice intriguing, but we are certain — or at least were certain — that this would never be our preference.

In spite of our rejection of home birth, we are definitely adherents to natural birth and midwifery. For the birth of both our children my wife had intentionally chosen to have a midwife present, in no small part because of her discomfort with the possibility of a man delivering her child. She was even uncomfortable with my presence but recognized that I had a place there and thought I could be useful. I had proven myself with our first child; I hoped to make the grade with our second.

This second pregnancy went as well as the first, with no issues and the usual discomfort of last few weeks.

Our first was a week late, so we thought it was possible this one would be early or right on time.

The day of our son’s birth was actually his due date.

We spent the day cleaning the house, buying groceries, and, as a special treat to our daughter, settling in that evening for a viewing of Mary Poppins.

Like all births our second child’s was unexceptional, until he arrived. My wife, daughter and I were lounging on the couch, intrigued with the movie Mary Poppins, when my wife quietly exited the room. Moments later she returned.

“I think something is up,” she calmly told me.

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I jumped up and said, “Let’s go!

I’ll call . . .”

“Calm down. We have time. Let’s wait. You two watch the movie. I’ll tell you when we should go.” She was calm, collected and in control.

I sat down trying to be calm and yet worried about how things were going to progress. A few minutes This little boy couldn’t wait later, as Mary was singing, “a spoonto meet his new parents ful of sugar makes the medicine go down”, my wife entered with a towel between her legs.

“My water broke. We should get going.” She was lay down on the towel with her head pinned between calm but there was some urgency in her voice. the toilet and the bathroom wall. From my view I could “OK, I will call and get someone to pick up the dog see a small head emerging. I put my hand out to catch it and someone to pick up Elizabeth.” and with the other dialed 911. “Hello, this is 911 what is This is a part of the story that is still hard to explain your emergency?” “I need someone here right now! My because nothing I did at this point had any semblance wife is having a baby!” I screamed. of logic. A friend did pick up our dog but I had to drive I was assured that the fire department was on its our daughter to another friend’s house because they way and then was talked through what to do. My wife had guests and could not pick her up. Why I left my remained composed, even in her unique position, while wife alone I really can’t explain. What I do know is that I was scared and frantic. everything had changed when I returned a mere ten I was holding a small head, trying to clear the mouth minutes later. and wondering when help would arrive. Within a few “Quick. AHHH! Call the Midwife.” Call the midminutes the fireman did arrive and quickly took over. wife; I couldn’t even find the phone. After finding Seconds later a baby boy finished his arrival. the phone, I couldn’t find the number. I was running The bathroom birth is legendary in our family and around the house when I heard another scream. I ran to is retold regularly. I wish I could have been a better the bathroom. “Put a towel on the floor!” She was firm husband to my wife in those frantic moments. In spite but remained calm. “Why?” “We’re having this baby!” of that what I remember is a wonderful woman who “WHAT?! That is impossible. No we’re not. We’re going remained calm and epitomized the wonderful mother to the hospital.” “Put the towel on the floor now!” She that she is every day.

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Critter girl

Mother Mayhem reflects on the animals in her life (literally)

By Mary Helen Darah

I had the exhilarating experience of being the “Critter Girl” for an animal shelter. I have been an advocate for the humane treatment of all creatures since I was a child. Of course, my family has had a few mishaps along the way. My grandparents would give their hyperactive dog a sedative to calm him down going across the border into Canada. They neglected to check who was responsible for the task and both ended up giving Spike the meds. After getting through customs they stopped at the nearest park so he could relieve himself and the poor little guy tried to lift his leg and fell over. It wasn’t until I was 30 that I discovered that my pet rat (I got to keep the class's experimental rodent for scoring the highest on a science test) did not die of natural causes as I was told.

I overheard my Mom relating how my dachshund got a hold of him and took him under my bed. Apparently, my Dad had to keep from getting sick as he swept up rat bits. I guess I shouldn’t judge, especially after roasting my hermit crabs by keeping the heat lamp on too long.

The next generation had a few issues too. My girls lost their slugs from Zoo camp in the back of our Chrysler minivan. Gee, I wonder if the people who bought that van ever found them. We even had a gold fish jump to its untimely death after seeing one of his buddies get sucked up the filter and the other float sideways on top of the water after my mom thought the tank needed a good spiffing up … with bleach.

Through it all, our pets have been a wonderful part of our lives. Being “Critter” girl seemed like it would be, as my friend from India would say, “a walk in the cake park." It proved to be more challenging than I expected. My first assignment was to plan and execute a pet photo session with Santa. Other than a few random “humpings” (I am referring to the dogs of course) everything was going fine until a woman, dressed in Chanel and heels, arrived with her two felines. She placed them on Santa’s lap. “Desiree, Prada, look at Mommy!” she chirped. A wand with a feather somehow materialized from her skin tight outfit. She then proceeded to “flit” around the room in her stilettoes in hopes of getting their attention. It got ours. The poor cameraman was shaking so severely from trying to contain his laughter he looked like he was having a seizure.

As part of my responsibilities I had to appear on live TV weekly with animals from the shelter. I made the mistake of bringing a cat named “Pretty Pretty Princess” onto the show. To say I am near-sighted would be a gross understatement. Therefore, I did not see the “onair light” when the weatherman said, “Today we have Pretty Pretty Princess with us,” to which I responded, “Dave, you really shouldn’t call me that in public.”

They say if you don’t want to be upstaged do not work with kids or animals. I have done both on a regu-

One of man y animal ph oto sessions coordinated

by Mother M ayhem.

lar basis. A shepherd mix canine accompanied me to a speaking engagement. “What to do with unwanted amorous attention from large mammals” is nowhere to be found in my “Public Speaking for Dummies” manual.

I must say, being “Critter Girl” was very similar to my role as a mom. You get slimed, you have to clean up messes (BTW you don’t know MESS until a Bull Mastiff drools on your annual budget report) and it seems you are in one constant state of feeding hungry mouths. Occasionally your heart breaks. As with my children, my “critters” keep a constant residence in my heart. Maybe seeing my “fur balls” go off to their newly adopted homes prepared me in some way with having to deal with watching my kids head out of my “shelter” and into the big world. MAYBE.

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Fun facts

Family: Husband of 8 years Kenny,

Extreme couponing, for a cause Lisa Kronbach-Eisenbach supplies hope to families hit with cancer

By Kristin Reichardt

The kitchen of a local food bank looked like a scene from TLC’s “Extreme Couponing.” Eight people gathered around a counter on a recent Wednesday evening, surrounded by thousands of cost-cutting slips of paper in neatly organized piles, cheerfully working together to benefit Toledo-area cancer patients and their families.

“I do not buy [groceries] unless I have a coupon,” said Lisa Kronbach-Eisenbach, founder and director of Nightingale’s Harvest, proudly displaying a grocery receipt from March. “So far this year we’ve saved more than $9,000!”

Within minutes of being greeted with Kronbach-Eisenbach’s warm hug, visitors to the Nightingale’s Harvest kitchen can see how the not-for-profit’s success over the past 2 years is a reflection of her vivacious energy and can-do perspective.

The Inspiration

The licensed practical nurse of 27 years and mother of two speaks in exclamation points whenever she shares the story of how she started the food bank, named in honor of the nursing profession she and her husband share, in May 2011 after watching her best friend fight colon cancer.

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son Matthew, 25, daughter Jessy-Lynn, 22, future daughter-inlaw Leny and grandson Mason

Favorite family activity: Being goofy

together

Toledo’s best kept secret: All of the

invisible heroes who volunteer

Family pets: beagle mixes Annabella

Marie and Dutchess Anne, and While working in a physician’s dachshund Lucy Lou office, Kronbach-Eisenbach saw patients in various stages of cancer on One piece of advice for her children: “The a daily basis, but said it hit her like guy upstairs is your number one a ton of bricks on a November day friend forever. Always remember to in 2010 when she received the call pay it forward and it will come back from Kim Mardini-Channer that she to you.” had been diagnosed with stage four Ways to help Nightingale’s Harvest: colon cancer. That day, KronbachDonate food, coupons, gift cards to Eisenbach left her job, created an 18local grocers or volunteer your time. month plan with her husband, and began the full-time role as Mardiniup residence in office space provided by Channer’s caretaker.

Savage & Associates. They soon outgrew During the next 18 months, Kronbachthat space and moved to what now is their Eisenbach experienced the emotional and home at St. James Lutheran Church, 4727 financial struggle many cancer families Sylvania Ave. endure when their primary bread-winner “I promised Kim that I would get is not working while undergoing expenthe community to understand that withsive medical treatment, and the resources out these tools they just can’t do it,” at hand can only stretch far enough to pay Kronbach-Eisenbach said. “The amount for a portion of the family’s expenses. of stress just from the overwhelm“I started couponing like an old crazy ing diagnosis and shock, then going lady,” Kronbach-Eisenbach said with a through treatment — I don’t care how laugh, adding that Mardini-Channer soon much money you have, you need help.” encouraged her to use her tenacious spirit to help other families.

Lending a hand In the span of three months, she had Nightingale’s Harvest provides food, taken 18 families under her wing. Once toiletries, hygiene items and other needs they became a government-recognized that are not covered by Medicaid and other not-for-profit, Nightingale’s Harvest took government programs. At this time, they

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are funded strictly by donations — both monetary and in-kind physical goods — and have received approximately $33,000 in local and national grants.

Students from the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Iowa have participated in different service projects, and other members of the community continue to surprise Kronbach-Eisenbach and her board with their generosity and support.

Since its inception, Nightingale’s Harvest has served more than 450 families, and patients of all ages, affected by all types of cancer. Families must be referred to the food bank by a health care provider to receive assistance.

“I feel like the community has taken on the role of what the mission is all about,” Kronbach-Eisenbach said. “This has been amazing and all I can tell you is it’s been a God thing.”

Her goal over the next five years is to become a template so other communities can get help in creating their own version of Nightingale’s Harvest.

The Toledo native and 1980 Notre Dame Academy graduate is so humble she seamlessly avoids answering any questions about herself, but the other founding members of Nightingale’s Harvest are quick to extol their spunky leader. “[Lisa] doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” said Wava Smedlund, Mardini-Channer’s older sister. “She’s got big ideas and she doesn’t stop at anything until she hits her goal.”

Kim Mardini-Channer died on May 29, 2012, leaving her children Sam, 27, Andrea, 25, Abby, 12, and Logan, 10, and her husband Brennan to help Kronbach-Eisenbach fulfill the soul sisters’ mission.

As a mother herself — to Matthew, 24, and Jessy-Lynn, 22— Kronbach-Eisenbach said she is especially horrified by statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the 2010 census that show one in three children are at risk of hunger due to poverty.

“You can’t let a cancer family go hungry, go without tools,” Kronbach-Eisenbach said. “Our biggest goal is to encourage and inspire cancer families to accept the assistance and not feel like they are getting a hand out.” for more information, visit nightingales-harvest.org or call 419-725-1190.

Small Restaurant Has Big Taste Deet’s BBQ proves small but mighty By: Karen L. Zickes

Deet’s BBQ

1385 Conant St. Maumee, OH 419-893-2335 Mon-Thur: 11a.m.-9p.m.

Fri-Sat: 11a.m.-10p.m.

Sun: 12p.m.-8p.m. www.deetsbbq.com I never sampled true barbecue until I moved to Alabama many years ago. Local barbecue joints were everywhere, so I quickly adopted the mantra “when in Rome”, and barbecue became another food group at our house. My neighbors had even become barbecue judges and traveled the barbecue competition circuit. Though I haven’t lived there for many years, I get the hankering for authentic barbecue every so often. Always on the quest for the best, when I had my recent craving, my family and I thought we’d give Deet’s BBQ a try.

They’re serious about barbecue

Deet’s is located in a small plaza in front of Meijer on Conant St. in Maumee. Opened in September 2010, Lisa and Bob Deeter, along with their son Trevor Deeter, own and run the business. “Bob had many years of restaurant experience and always wanted to open his own restaurant,” said Ms. Deeter. From past barbecue experience in Florida, you could say he knew a thing or two prior to opening Deet’s. “Barbecue can’t be rushed. It has to be done low and slow,” said Ms. Deeter. And because of that, you will find a sign hanging that thanks customers for understanding if they temporarily run out of something. If they do, another batch is probably in the smoker!

Deet’s looked small from the outside, but I was surprised at just how small it really was inside. When the five of us walked through the door I felt like we had taken over the place. Thankfully the only table that could accommodate us was available. I seated the kids out of the way of traffic as we stood in line to order. While waiting at the counter, others were trying to get through to fill their drinks, grab napkins, etc. Many of the people who came in while we were there placed their orders for carry out, and many appeared to be repeat customers.

Most seats were taken by the time we were done eating our meal.

Though small, Deet’s had the same feel as many of the barbecue joints in Alabama. The great blues music over the speakers had me feeling like I was down south

THE SHORT COURSE

Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Anytime Noise level: Moderate to

loud

Bathroom amenities: No changing stations High chairs: Yes Got milk? No, but lemonade is available as well as soft drinks Kids’ menu? Yes, though advertised as a “mini combo” once again. As I worked my way closer to the front counter, I couldn’t miss the huge trophies and the phrase above the kitchen doorway; “We’re serious about BBQ!” The smell wafting through the air made me hungrier by the second.

Deet’s has bragging rights to Best Overall & Local Ribber from the NW Ohio Rib-Off for 2011 and 2012.

Readers at our sister publication, the Toledo City Paper, also voted them best BBQ in 2012. I couldn’t place my order fast enough to get feasting!

Keepin’ it simple

Deet’s simple menu allows them to make just a few things, and make them very well. Even though I crave barbecue, my children can be hot and cold. I was fortunate they temporarily had some hot dogs on hand that had been from a catering event. They were the obvious choice for my sons that day. My daughter enjoyed the grilled barbecue chicken sandwich, and I suppose the boys could have split one as well had they not had the hot dogs available. They definitely were not in the mood for pork, brisket, ribs or smoked chicken salad. However, Deet’s has some very tasty, homemade curly mac & cheese. That can always be an option if your children don’t share your enthusiasm for barbecue.

They don’t have a kids’ menu, per se, but they offer “mini combos” and for $5 and $5.50 they include a smaller size sandwich, one side, and a fountain drink. Or the mac & cheese is $3 for a small portion and $5 for a

large. I wanted to try several things, so I was excited they offered the mini combos. The pork was done perfectly.

The creamy mac-n-cheese, the baked beans and red skin potato salad delivered big taste as well. We absolutely loved the addictive rustic corn muffins complemented with honey butter. I could have polished off two more if I hadn’t practiced self-control.

Bottom Line: Without a doubt Bob Deeter and family know how to do barbecue. Deet’s in Maumee will have you feeling as if you might be south of the Mason-Dixon.

The interior may be quite small, but the food is big on taste. The mini combos are a great deal for kids or those who just can’t tackle the big sandwiches and ribs.

Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in Holland, Oh. She can be reached in c/o editor@toledoparent.com .

One brick at a time

There are over 130,000 children in the U.S. foster care system waiting to be adopted. With that in mind, Northwest Ohio Wendy's restaurants are supporting Adopt America, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of adoptable children throughout the United States. During the month of July, customers can visit participating Wendy's and purchase a "sandcastle brick" for $1, sign their name on it and have it displayed in the restaurant. Participating Wendy’s include 26330 N Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg; 27240 Crossroads Pkwy, Rossford; 1104 N County Line Rd. Fostoria; 1094 S Main St. Bowling Green; 1504 E Wooster St. Bowling Green and 2866 Navarre Ave. Oregon. Wendy's (whose founder, Dave Thomas, was an adoptee himself and strong advocate of adoption) is hoping to raise over $5,000, the cost to adopt one child into a loving, permanent home. adoptamericanetwork.org. —MHD

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July 2013 3 WEDNESDAY Star Spangled Celebration - Before Sylvania’s fireworks light up the night guests can party to live music, dancing, clowns and plenty of activities for the kids.

7pm. $5 / $3 children 12 and under.

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

4 THURSDAY Independence Day 1813 - War of 1812 reenactors recreate July 4, 1813 through cannon firings, demonstrations and hands on activities for children.

9:30am-5pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. www.fortmeigs.org Celebrate Independence Day at Imagination Station - Celebrate July 4th “science style” with science demonstrations and find out what makes fireworks different colors during the Combustion show. 10am-5pm. Free with admission ($7.50 - $9.50). Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-4104190. www.ImaginationStationToledo.org July 4th Centennial: Party Like It’s 1876 - travel back in time with pioneers and craftsmen, tour the historic Isaac Ludwig Mill and take boat rides down the Miami and Erie Canal. A nominal fee applies to ride the boat. 12-4pm. Free.

Providence Metropark, 3827 US 24 West (at SR 578), Grand Rapids. 419-4079700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

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Fireworks Cruise - Get your sea legs ready and snag the best seats for Downtown’s fireworks spectacular!

Reservations Required. 6pm. $40.

Jefferson Street Dock at Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo. 419-537-1212. www.sandpiperboat.com

6 SATURDAY Fiddle Contest - Enjoy an afternoon of toe-tapping music as fiddlers from the tristate region gather to compete at Sauder Village. Seats will be filling by 12:30pm as the opening band takes the stage followed by the fiddle competition with in one of three categories—student, open and senior. Each contestant will have five minutes to perform a hoedown and a waltz using old time style and techniques.

10am-5pm. $15 adult / $8 student / Free, 5 & under. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org

7 SUNDAY Sylvania Cycling Classic - This year’s event is once again The Ohio State Championship for cycling. Also throughout the day there will be a Bike Expo, beer garden, music and a swimming pool on course open to all registered racers and their family and friends. There’s also a fun, free non-competitive ride for anyone wanting to experience a thrilling certified course. 8am-5pm. Burnham Park, 6940 Maplewood, Sylvania. www.ohiocycling.org Music Under the Stars - With the Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre as your setting, you can unwind on a warm Sunday evening as you enjoy great music performed by the Toledo Symphony concert band.

Each show features a fun musical theme

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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! Because nothing is more patriotic then lighting up the night sky with thunderous fireworks! All fireworks shows start at dusk, but of course, get there early for the best viewing spots.

6/29 Swanton - Swanton High School Football Field Toledo Country Club

6/30 Oregon Boomfest Oakshade Grove

7/3 Sylvania’s Star Spangled Celebration - Centennial Terrace

Perrysburg/Maumee Star Spangled Banner Celebration & Fireworks - Ft. Meigs

7/4 Toledo Red White and Kaboom - Promenade Park, Festival Park, and International Park Bowling Green - Doyt L. Perry Stadium Findlay - Hancock County Fairgrounds

that your family is sure to enjoy, and admission is free! Sundays, July, 7-28.

7:30-9:30pm. Free. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. www.toledozoo.org

8 MONDAY Art of Nature Camp, Capturing Nature With A Lens and A Paintbrush - Nature is the greatest artist of all. At this special camp, use natural materials and nature as inspiration to create your own works of art. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. Camps are held rain or shine, with plenty of rainy day options. Registration required. For children ages 8-12. 9am-3pm. $35.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W Central Ave. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

Sandusky - Cedar Point Put in Bay Fostoria - Meadowlark Park Fremont - Rodger Young Park

7/5 Village of Whitehouse Founders Day Celebration Whitehouse Village Hall

Family Anti-Boredom Week Drop-in - Drop in at the library for National Anti-Boredom Month. All week long, there will be lots of great things to keep the “boredoms” away! July 8-13.

9am. Free. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. 419-882-2089. www.toledolibrary.org

9 TUESDAY Lake Rhymes: Folk Songs of the Great Lakes - Lee Murdock, a fluent instrumentalist on six and twelve-string guitars, brings his interpretations of Ohio and Great Lakes history. 10-11am. Free.

Sylvania YMCA/JCC, 6458 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5388. www.toledolibrary.org

All’s “Fair” in the summer!

It’s summer and that means it’s County Fair Season! Plan a fair itinerary and take the family out to experience the fun and tradition that showcases all the great counties that make up Northwest Ohio. Each fair includes all the classic activities such as livestock & 4H competitions, horse shows, rodeos, demolition derbies, live music, midway rides, carnival games and, of course, all the delicious summer fair food!

7/9-14 155th Annual Lucas County Fair - Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; FridaySaturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am8pm. $6 / Free, children 5 and under.

Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. www.lucascountyfair.com

7/15-7/21 49th Annual Ottawa County Fair - Visit the website for a full schedule

of events. $7. Ottawa County Ag Society, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor.

419-898-1971. www.ottawacountyfair.org

7/20-28 171st Annual Seneca County Fair - Go online for hours and activity schedule.

Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin. 419-447-7888. www.senecacountyfair.org

10 WEDNESDAY Ice Cream Social - Let’s all scream for ice cream! Friends and family are invited to enjoy crafts, walking tours, games, face painting and half price pedal boat rentals. 6-8pm. Free. Pearson Metropark, Lallendorf Rd. near the corner of Navarre Ave (SR), Oregon. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

11 THURSDAY Art Walk - Explore Downtown’s galleries, studios and businesses which showcase the creativity of Toledo’s art community—all in the walkable neighborhoods of Uptown, and the Warehouse District. 6-9pm. Free and open to the public. Downtown Toledo. www.TheArtsCommission.org

12 FRIDAY Especially for Families: Night Hike and Fireside Stories - Summer is a magical time to hike in Oak Openings Preserve. The evening concludes with hot chocolate and folk tales about nature.

Please register each family member.

9-11pm. $3. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd.. 419-4079700. www.metroparkstoledo.com Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime: For Children of all Abilities and their Families - Come for an actionpacked storytime program with music and movement that will have everyone moving and shaking! In partnership with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. 10-11:30am. Free. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. www.toledolibrary.org Lagrange Street Polish Festival Toledo’s largest street festival is back with perogi eating contests and traditional polka music. The food, entertainment, and arts & crafts make this festival a truly ethnic Polish experience for everyone. Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12pm-11pm; Sunday, 12pm-7pm. $4/$2 Sunday admission /Free, children 8 and under. 3106 Lagrange St. www.polishfestival.org

7/29-8/5 140th Annual Wood County Fair - Entertainment on Saturday,

August 3 is the one and only The Beach Boys! Monday-Thursday & Sunday, 8am-11pm; Friday & Saturday, 8am-12am; Monday, August 5, 8am-9pm. $6 / Free, children nine and under. Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0441. www.woodcounty-fair.com

A Night in Paradise - It’s that time of year again for the Sylvania Athletic Foundation’s fun adult fundraiser, A Night in Paradise. The Paradise Island Band from Columbus and a Put-In-Bay favorite will perform throughout the night so dress in your favorite island party attire and come out and party! 7pm. $10 individual / $250, table of 10. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-8857106. www.centennialterrace.org

13 SATURDAY Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival - Celebrate the majestic beauty of the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse with live music, Nautical Arts & Crafts Village, sand castle building and boat rides around the lighthouse for fantastic photos.

Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. 419693-1778. www.toledolighthouse.org

15 MONDAY Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp - This one-week long program works with youngsters who experience difficulty in getting past training wheels and onto a conventional two-wheel bicycle.

The focus is children of all ages with varying forms of disabilities, although able-bodied children can also benefit from this camp. Registration required. MondayFriday, times TBA. Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. $100. 419-3805175.

16 TUESDAY Stevens Puppets Present “Aladdin” Humor, artistic staging, clever effects and dramatic climax combine to make this a truly memorable marionette production.

These wooden marionettes have been entertaining children and adults alike for over 70 years. Registration suggested.

10:30-11:30am. Free. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. www.toledolibrary.org

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Ohio Chautauqua 2013: When Ohio Was the Western Frontier Tuesday, July 9Saturday, July 13 It’s hard to believe that Ohio was once the wild Western frontier of the infant United States of America.

And it was the pioneering spirit of the early Ohioans and the historical figures who passed through “the heart of it all” that helped to define the great state and nation to come. To commemorate the state’s rich history the Ohio Humanities Council will present the 15th annual tour of Ohio Chautauqua.

Chautauquas were popular gatherings of speakers, musicians and educators that were popular in rural America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Teddy Roosevelt once proclaimed that Chautauquas were “the most American thing in America.” To keep the tradition going the Ohio Chautauqua 2013 explores “When Ohio Was the Western Frontier” and will highlight Johnny Appleseed, frontier aristocrat Margaret Blennerhassett, Iroquois Chief John Logan, Lewis & Clark expedition member York, and the Commodore Oliver “Hazard” Perry. Each day will feature a different workshops for children and adults, live music and one of the educational reinactors. All workshops will be at the Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Rossford. 10am, children; 2pm, adults. All performances will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford. 6:30pm, music; 7:30pm, scholar. www.ohiohumanities.org—JG

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17 WEDNESDAY 52nd Annual Pet Show - Put your precious pooch on display or let your favorite feline strut down the “catwalk” at this popular event where even scaly lizards can be beauty queens! 7pm. Needle Hall Stage in City Park, Bowling Green. www.bgohio.org

19 FRIDAY 23rd Annual Hibernian Irish Festival - Families can enjoy Irish music, traditional Irish dancers, great food and more. Friday, 4pm-12am; Saturday, 12pm-12am. Huron St. (between The Blarney & Pizza Papalis), Downtown Toledo. 419-405-1AOH. www.aohtoledo.com 21st Annual Fostoria Glass Heritage Festival - Celebrate the community of Fostoria with games, rides, food & drinks, live music, craft & antique shows, and many more family-friendly activities. Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 9:30am-11pm. 213 South Main St., Downtown Fostoria.

20 SATURDAY Metroparks Tour - Explore the bikeways and scenic country roads of the Oak Openings region with the Maumee Valley Adventurers. Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and helmets are required for all riders. 7-10am. $25.

Fallen Timbers Middle School, 6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse. 419-410-0087. www.mvadventurers.org 12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Watch as rowing teams compete in fun boat races for a good cause. There’s also live entertainment, Chinese cultural exhib-

its & demos, as well as, a children’s area with many activities including Chinese crafts, calligraphy, origami, face painting. Visit the website for race start times.

International Park, Downtown Toledo. www.partnerstoledo.org Christmas in July Shopping Fundraiser - Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with local small businesses, including Scentsy, Usborne Books, Thirty-One, Advocare, Premier Jewelry and many more! All money raised will go to the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo, a local non-profit that supports women and children. 10am-3pm. Free.

Daniel Turner’s Karate America, 6755 W. Central Ave. 419-290-7777.

22 MONDAY Dig into Magic with Ming the Magnificent - Allow yourself to be enchanted by Ming the Magnificent’s rare and unique act! Ming incorporates ancient Chinese magic, music, and storytelling into his spellbinding performance.

2-3pm. Free. Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-259-5280. www.toledolibrary.org

26 FRIDAY Pizza Palooza - Once again area restaurants compete to see who slings the best pie in Northwest Ohio with live music and kids activities all day long. Toledo Parent’s sister mag, Toledo City Paper, also defends its 1st Place title in the Media competition! Friday & Saturday, 5-11pm. $5 adult / $3 children / Free, children under 5. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. Sylvania. 419-885-7106. www.centennialterrace.org

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Cont. from pg 37 MONDAY-Saturday Kindermusik Preview Class,

THURSDAYS Mother Goose Storytime, A storytime pro-

Explore fun, musical adventures with your child. For children ages newborn through seven years. Call for available times and registration. Miss Barb’s Music Studio, 3307 N.Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-842-8331. www.MissBarbs.Kindermusik.net

gram for 12–23 month old children. The program involves active participation and interaction between the child, the caregiver and a member of the library staff. 9:30am and 10:30am. Free. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. www.waylibrary.info

MONDAYs REFRESH Moms Group, Come enjoy a

Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo, Meet

light breakfast and be refreshed by connecting with other moms 2nd & 4th Monday each month. Open to all moms with children birth-elementary school.

Childcare provided. 9:30-11am. Hope Community Church, 5650 Starr Extension, Oregon. www.hopecommunity.tv

Sweet Sharings, Bring your little ones

for an hour of fun activities that will build memories together. 10:30am. Sweet Cheeks Pure Baby Boutique, 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-517-0506. www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com

TUESDAYs Nursing Mothers Group, These meetings

are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month (except major holidays). Nursing moms and new babies are invited to attend informal discussion about breastfeeding issues. 12:30–2pm. Toledo Hospital, 2142 North Cove Blvd. 419-291-5666. www.promedica.org

TUESDAYs & THURSDAYS

Family Center Fun, Kids up to age 10 participate in themed art activities in the Museum’s Family Center. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-3pm.

Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

other moms and let the kids play at the park playdates this summer. All rain days will be held at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Family Center. 10-11:30am. Free.

Locations vary, visit website. www.motherscenter.net/ summer.html

FRIDAYS Babytime, Have fun with stories, rhymes and music and discover ways to develop early literacy skills in your young child. Join us for a book program designed just for the littlest learners. Go online for age range and registration details. Registration required.

10am. Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. 419-878-3055. www.toledolibrary.org Creativity Corner, Children can enjoy

a storytime every Friday. 11am. Barnes & Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. www.barnesandnoble.com

SUNDAYS

Free Family Time Tour, Children and their

adult partners tour works of art related to the Family Center’s weekly art project, then roll up their sleeves back at the Center for hands-on creating. 2pm & 2:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

WednESDAYs mom2mom, The Toledo area’s newest

moms’ group meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays every month. 9:15-11:15am. Christ the Word Church, 5432 West Central Ave. www.mom2momtoledo.com

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27 SATURDAY Willy Wonka: The Musical - The Children’s Theatre Workshop presents Willy Wonka: The Musical, based on the children’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl.

Thursday-Saturday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm. $12 adult / $8 students & seniors. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-5061. www.childrenstheaterworkshop.org Maumee’s 175th Anniversary Photo Walk - Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take snap shots around the Maumee as the historic little town along the river celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding.

9:30am. $25. Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8456. www.historiccommercialbuilding.com Mercy Children’s Hospital Family Fun Day - Start the day with a healthy breakfast before enjoying a mini-sports camp, bouncy houses, information booths and more. 9am-1:30pm. Central Catholic high School, 2550 Cherry St. 419-2516372. www.mercyweb.org

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