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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 27 • Issue 1 January 2019

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This month we’re giving away something you’ll use all winter long- The Green Glove Eco Dryer! A Michigan mom created TheEcoDryer to dry gloves, mittens, boots, hats and more. Simply put TheEcoDryer over a floor register or against a baseboard register to allow heat to circulate and dry the garment from the inside out. It also eliminates odors and bacteria by thoroughly drying. Visit toledoparent.com for your chance to win!

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commentary As You Name It 18 Year of Intention

How to let go of the resolutions and make it a year of intention.

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Let’s Get Started

Children’s books to encourage trying new things, making mistakes and being ok with all of it

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Winter Got You Down?

by Christa Melnyk Hines 14 Ways to nourish your spirit A Rare Childhood Illness is on the Rise

By Kate Ingersoll A mysterious polio-like illness has been diagnosed in Lucas County. What you need to know.

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An inside look at what we’re loving for parents this month

Indestructible Books for Baby

Finally a book built for the way a baby “reads” - with her hands and mouth! Indestructible Books are chew proof, drool proof and rip proof. Made from 100% nontoxic paperlike material, these books can handle just about anything a baby can do to them. Plus, if they get dirty, just wash them off! Indestructibles were invented by Amy Pixton, a mother of triplets. With a wide variety of titles from Busy City and Hello Farm, you’ll want to pick up several copies for your baby’s library. $5.95, barnesandnoble.com

letter to the EDITOR

The View from Ohio

Good afternoon. I’m just sitting in the doctor’s office and thought I’d look through your December issue. I got to Sam Melden’s article on The Caravan - (Today’s Caravan, December, 2018 issue.)

I wonder if he knows the recent information: the caravan said if they can’t get into the United States, just give each of them $50,000 and they will go back home? Does that seem like Mary and Joseph to you? This president got elected because we are tired of getting taken advantage of. Put yourself in a Texas town, close to the border. It’s nice to write stories when you’re way up here in Ohio. Just my thoughts.

—Pamela Wolfram Toledo

Adams Street Publishing Co. What do you hope to organize/ declutter this year?

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KIDS HOROSCOPE December 22— January 20 Get Kids Cooking

By Kimmie Rose

Here’s a fun way to get kids to lend a hand at dinnertime - try Raddish, a cooking club for kids. A themed kit is delivered each month for an edible education! These fun kits include recipes for tasty dishes with easy-to-follow picture directions that will take children on an adventure through their taste buds. Raddish kits include recipes, fun activities and information about various countries around the world, along with useful kitchen tools that will inspire kids to find confidence and joy in the kitchen. If quality family meal time is a goal for you in the new year, you’ll want to be sure to check these out.

Your little Capricorn has the need to please and can be the center of attention with kids and adults. Whether they have just built the coolest Lego house or painted a picture of mommy, their work is always sure to be noticed. This month your little Capricorn will be full of “I want to GO energy”. Make sure you honor their need to discover and learn. This is a perfect month to take a trip to the museum or go somewhere that your little Capricorn can be in the know!

Get your rest, mom and dad, because your little Capricorn is going to be full of mental AND physical energy.

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Beyond Books

Join the Club

Talking Suicide Prevention

The Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition is booking School Suicide Prevention Presentations for the spring. Each presentation takes about 45 minutes and the coalition provides resources for students. Thanks to grant funding through the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, these presentations are free. For more information, visit lucascountyspc.org

Imagination Station is looking for curious youngsters to join their Mini Explorers Club. This new, free program, for families of children ages 3-5, will meet once a month to create, explore and learn about the wonderful world all around us.

Mini Explorers Club includes fun, hands-on activities, and a snack with free play kicking off every session.

This month the Mini Explorers Club will look into dinosaurs, uncovering fossils, exploring dinosaur footprints and examining dinosaur teeth.

Sessions are on January 15 and 29. Mini Explorers Club is open to the public from 2-3:30pm in the KIDSPACE Science Studio. For Partner Schools, the program runs 4-5:30pm in the KIDSPACE Science Studio. Read more about the new theater in our February issue.

The Way Public Library in Perrysburg offers a great Beyond Books collection that allows you to check out a variety of fun and useful items with your library card.

Electronics like metal detectors and karaoke machines, science equipment like telescopes and human heart models, home tools like sewing machines and air quality monitors, and instruments like ukuleles and acoustic guitars are just a few of the items you can borrow for free for up to one week. There’s even a fun Party Express collection (available to borrow for up to four days) that includes large party games like Mega Checkers, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga and more. All items must be picked up at the Way Library and returned during library hours. You cannot return items from Beyond Books collection in the book drops. For more details or to reserve an item, call 419-874-3135. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg.

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Wanted:High School Artists for Contest

Calling all artists - The Ability Center needs you! The organization is looking for local high school artists to compete in a contest by creating artwork the represents what a welcoming community means to them.This contest is in honor of The Ability Center’s Centennial year in 2020. The Ability Center will judge submissions, with winning artists’ work appearing in a Centennial calendar and on area billboards in 2020.

Participants must be enrolled in a high school in Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Defiance or Williams county.

Registration and concepts must be submitted by February 1. Completed artwork must be submitted by May 24.

For more details or to register, go to abilitycenter.org.

National School Choice Week

Do you know all of the educational options available for your student?

National School Choice Week, which runs January 20-26, is dedicated to giving parents access to the best K-12 education options for their children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies and homeschooling. In conjunction with this national week, Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund (NOSF) will be hosting a school fair at the Franciscan Center on Saturday, January 26, to give parents more information on these different schooling options. Parents can also learn about the funding available through NOSF and the Ohio Department of Education. At the end of 2018, the Ohio Department of Education released its list of 2019-2020 Designated Public Schools for the EdChoice Scholarship Program. Some local schools made this list, meaning students in these districts could receive a voucher to attend a provider chartered private school. You can find the complete list of designated schools online at education.ohio.gov.

New Providers Expand Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Team

Mercy Health announced the expansion of its Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine team with the addition of Dr. Kirk Davis, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Jenna Yeager, PA-C, ATC, an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant. Dr. Davis has been treating patients and athletes in the Toledo area for the past 20 years, teaming with Jenna for the past five years. “The opportunity to partner with Mercy Health – Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine will allow us to further develop our practice, while opening up medical advances to our patients with new technologies and a state-ofthe-art medical records system,” Dr. Davis said. They are currently accepting new patients at their office in Sylvania.

Mercy Health – Sylvania Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 7640 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite B, Sylvania, 419-442-0222, mercy.com.

New Yoga Studios

Whether you’re looking to start doing yoga or you just want to add more to your fitness routine this year, it’s easier to accomplish with new yoga studios opening around town.

In addition to their studio in Cricket West (3145 W. Central Ave.), Yogaja Yoga has opened a second location in downtown Toledo at 701 Madison Ave. in the studio space formerly occupied by It’s Yoga Toledo. Yogaja Downtown is currently offering weekend workshops and trainings and will be offering noon yoga classes in 2019. yogajayoga.com

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Arms Wellness Center will introduce The Loft, a new yoga studio in the rustic building at 2300 Navarre Ave., in Oregon, with a soft opening on Friday, January 4, 2019. The Loft will offer over five yoga classes a day. 419-720-8604. Openarmsmassagestudio.com

New Next Door

Element 112 has opened a new casual restaurant, Next Door 112, offering American-style entrees, sandwiches, salads, and shellfish.

The full bar shared, by Element 112, features signature cocktails, fine wine, and craft beer. 5735 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

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Inspire2Be

A positive force for young girls in today’s culture

by Kate Ingersoll

One of the greatest responsibilities of parenting is to instill a sense of confidence and self-worth in children. In our current culture, it’s especially important to help daughters feel empowered to make positive choices in a world that can often be cruel to girls. Inspire2Be, a faith-based community mentoring program focuses on supporting Toledo area girls ages 7-17 to become all they are meant to be. Through group activities, individual sessions, and life skill courses, Inspire2Be’s mission is to encourage girls and young women to know that they have an important role in society.

Creating the Vision Inspire2Be was founded by Brittany Bates, a local RN, who describes herself as a woman of God, life coach, and mentor for youth. “Inspire2Be was truly a gift from God,” Brittany says. “It all started with a Facebook post: Do you know of any girls who could use a mentoring program? One of my friends from high school responded that she had a class full of young ladies that would benefit.”

Brittany visited the class twice a week during the school year, then created a summer mentoring program which was very successful.

Now Inspire2Be meets once a month to discuss self esteem, current events, and to plan activities. Every other month, the group hosts community service events such as Career Day and the Breast Cancer Expo. “I know what it’s like to need a mentor,” Brittany says. “I suffered from low self esteem and poor self worth. I believe that if I had a program like Inspire2Be, I would have had a better childhood.”

The Power of Choice Brittany’s vision is to teach young girls that they have a voice in our community and beyond. “In today’s society, there is a struggle to achieve the Girl Power we deserve,” Brittany recognizes.

“Inspire2Be helps young ladies know that they are more than what society says they are and that God says they are beautifully and wonderfully made.”

The Inspire2Be program emphasizes the right for each girl to make their own choices, and then puts them to the test.

Through group mentoring, the girls are guided in evaluating their decisions to determine if they are healthy or not.

Brittany acknowledges that she made poor decisions when she was younger which ultimately lead to difficult consequences. “In a sense, I am helping the younger Brittany,” she says.

A New Confidence Inspire2Be provides a host of activities and educational opportunities. Self esteem enhancement is one of the most vital aspects of the program. They offer an encouraging activity in which one girl sits in front of the group and all of the other girls say something positive about her. “It’s so amazing to see how the young lady responds to see that the others think she is smart, beautiful, etc.,” Brittany beams. “They go home with a new confidence.”

Brittany feels rewarded every time someone returns for another meeting.

She has personally mentored a few girls, who have slowly grown in self-assurance, and takes pride in knowing that in this way, Inspire2Be is a huge success.

“To see them blossom is amazing. Seeing the girls’ smiles and watching them work together brings me joy.”

To get involved with Inspire 2 Be, visit their website,2inspire2be.com.

Email Brittany at inspire2be1@gmail.com,to volunteer as a chaperone, community service coordinator, mentor and more.

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Maumee Valley Country Day School 1715 S Reynolds Road, Toledo 419-381-1313 mvcds.org

Lynn Casto Head of School

Maumee Valley’s vision—a personal, experiential, and global education—resonates with newly appointed Head of School Lynn Casto. “The student-centered focus, innovative academic program, and diverse community drew me to MVCDS. It’s a place where each child can dream, explore, and cultivate passions. Learning at Maumee Valley surges beyond classroom walls.”

Maumee Valley Country Day School’s mission is to enable students to become enlightened, compassionate and contributing citizens of our global community while preparing graduates for their best opportunities in higher education.

With a 75-acre, sprawling campus, students in preschool through 12th grade learn by doing. MVCDS offers a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse student body finds the freedom to express their opinions, make their own decisions, and explore their interests. Students learn through real-world experiences utilizing experimentation, exploration, and world travel.

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Green Options for Autism

One-on-One with local leaders in education

in Lucas County - GOAL

• New Principal, Bob Schwartz who has worked in Special Needs for over 40 years.

SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Started by a local mother, inspired by a son

By Kimberly Feldkamp

School is back in session after winter break with local educational leaders ieady for a bright 2019. We rounded

Call 419-250-0401

up some of the best and brightest in the area to find out what sets them apart.

Located in the Central Christian Church 1660 Amesbury | Toledo, OH 43612

Call today to make an appointment for a private tour of SCC!

S.T.E.A.M. activities naturally - a part of our day! It’s who we are!

• Owner, Barbara Sabin, Special Education Instructor, started program for young people with autism to learn functional, communication and vocational skills!

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Inspire 2 Reach Higher presents

Dare to D.R.E.A.M. Motivational Speaking Tour JANUARY 2019 Coach Jason is on a mission to kick off the new year by inspiring young people to be brave and boldly “Dare to D.R.E.A.M.” Sharing his five successful tips, Coach Jason’s passionate and powerful message will encourage, educate, and empower young people to discover their greatness and pursue their dreams.

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Green Option for Autism of Lucas County 1660 Amesbury Road Toledo 419-250-0401

Robert Schwartz Principal

Green Option for Autism of Lucas County, or GOAL, is the educational alternative for children and young adults with Autism. The staff is committed to providing a structured and consistent environment to children/young adults on the Autism Spectrum with developmental disabilities.

By providing a small staff-to-student ratio, the students have their IEP’s and/or ISP’s addressed in small groups and on an individual basis throughout the day. GOAL’s program provides behavior and academic interventions to students who have not been successful in special education programs within the general education setting. Many children with autism need this small group and individual attention to progress and learn social, academic, daily living and behavioral skills. Often the setting of a public-school building is large and is over stimulating to individuals with autism. Here small classrooms, frequent sensory breaks, gross motor activities and a structured daily schedule tends to limit the distractions that create sensory over stimulation and allows for learning to occur. The goal of GOAL is to focus on behaviors which adversely affect the academics. Upon dealing with the behaviors, the students can progress and are then able to re-enter the public schools.

School districts, parents and guardians that are seeking programming that focuses on behavior to improve academic, social, and daily living skills will find GOAL an excellent educational alternative option. Find and follow Green Option on Facebook.

Lial Catholic School 5700 Davis Road, Whitehouse 419.877.5167

Sr. Patricia M. McClain President/Principal

President/Principal Sr. Patricia M. McClain SND has been part of the Lial community for 22+ years. Asked what makes Lial such a special place, she responded, “The child before us is the reason we do what we do. Each child is a unique and precious gift and deserves to feel safe, welcomed, respected and heard.” Together with parents, teachers and students Sr. Pat works to create an environment where students accept new challenges without fear of failure. She uses the school mission to guide her decisions and values parents as essential partners in their child’s education and faith formation. For her, the internal joy of the child is priceless.

Lial Catholic School, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, provides a caring community infused with Gospel values centered on the formation of the whole child. United with parents, Lial is committed to academic excellence and the development of necessary life skills allowing each child to use his or her unique God-given gifts to serve.

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Horizon Science Academy

Kindergarten Round-Up and Visitors’ Day January 16, 2019 Christ-Centered, Grades K-8 School

630 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo 419-535-0524 horizonspringfield.org

Erin Schreiner Principal

We provide a safe, nurturing, creative environment that challenges students to achieve their highest potential.

Mrs. Erin Schreiner has been the principal of Horizon Science Academy Springfield (HSAS) located for the past five years. “At HSAS,” she explains, “we foster an environment of inquiry and a love of learning so students are prepared to thrive in STEM-focused high school, college, and the world.”

Much of HSAS’s success, according to Mrs. Schreiner, “can be attributed to their high-quality teaching staff, who in addition to preparing students to tackle any academic challenge, have strived to create a positive school culture.” Recently, the team at Horizon Springfield was awarded the “Bronze” distinction from the Ohio PBIS Network and the Ohio Department of Education for their work in providing staff, students, and families with systems and frameworks that reinforce positive behaviors and educational outcomes.

We accept EdChoice and Northwest Ohio Scholarships For more information or to schedule a tour,

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4909 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43623 TOLEDOJUNIORACADEMY.ORG

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Dr. Kevin S. Miller Superintendent

Ottawa Hills School District

Ottawa Hills Local Schools 3600 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills 419-536-6371 ottawahillsschools.org

Visit us at our Open House Sunday, February 24 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Ottawa Hills School District takes great pride in the quality of education it provides its students, offering innovative learning experiences that have an enduring impact on each child. Ottawa Hills School District has “large school offerings in a small school setting.” Ottawa Hills students can take advantage of a variety of course offerings along with several co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. These opportunities range from 17 Advanced Placement courses at the high school to 18 varsity sports to an incredible array of clubs and organizations. The Arts programming is second to none, including opportunities for students K through 12 in instrumental and vocal music, theatre arts, and dance. Because of the small size, students have the chance to actively pursue their interests both inside and outside the classroom. Ottawa Hills Local Schools takes great pride in the quality of education provided to its students. Its standing as the top-rated school system in Ohio is the result of the collaborative efforts of our stakeholders. In 2019, the district will continue working on implementing the objectives and strategies behind the five goals of our Strategic Plan: Academics, Engagement, Innovation, Partnerships, and Support.

Emmanuel Christian School 4607 W. Laskey Rd. Toledo, OH 43623

419.885.3558 | www.ecstoledo.org

Bibically-based curriculum 11:1 Student/Faculty ratio Beautiful and secure 22-acre campus Classical and traditional learning Dedicated faculty and staff

Celebrating 47 Years of Education Excellence Multi-Age Classrooms Montessori PreK - K Program Located on 96 acres in Oak Openings Region Foreign Language, Fine Arts, & Integrated Classroom Technology For All Ages Bus Transportation Available

Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame since 1972

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Tour our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and discover why EC is the place to be!

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West Side Montessori 7115 W Bancroft, Toledo 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org

Lynn Fisher Head of School

West Side Montessori’s philosophy of experiential learning at all ages (13 months through 8th grade) inspires children to discover their potential and produces independent, self-motivated learners who make decisions with integrity; confident communicators; and compassionate leaders.

The Montessori classroom is a highly organized learning environment that gives children countless opportunities to move, make choices, and take charge of their own learning. The enriched curriculum includes French and Spanish introduced at age 3 leading to a world language immersion program in the upper grades.

Lynn Fisher, Head of School at West Side Montessori, explains the belief that each child is unique and capable. We believe in nurturing the whole child by creating a community where the heart of the child is as important as challenging the intellect. We know the community of the child, parent and educator is the foundation of our school’s success.

West Side Montessori is a family-oriented educational community engaging and inspiring children to discover their potential within an environment promoting mutual respect, social responsibility, natural curiosity, and a love of learning.

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Dr. Nick Goin Chiropractor

Innate Health Chiropractic

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What do you want readers to know about your practice that they may not know?

The majority of our practice does not suffer from back or neck pain but rather come to see us for healing from other health challenges like colic, reflux, digestive issues, poor sleep, anxiety, prenatal care & baby positioning, ear infections and much more.

What sets you apart from others in the area?

Here’s to a healthy New Year!

The focus of our office is prenatal and pediatric care making up over 60% of our practice.

Our doctors have extensive training from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Associations (ICPA) which allows them to specialize in these areas including having the Webster Technique Certification.

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Anticipating a happy, healthy New Year, but looking for a new doctor in town? In need of a specialist? We’ve rounded up some local Top Docs to help you make this one of your best years yet!

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Nervous system health is vital to reaching any health goals because your brain and your nervous system control and regulate all functions of your body.

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Schedule dental wellness visits and cleanings. Infants can be seen the first time right after the first tooth erupts. Children, teens and adults benefit from two visits a year. Seniors 65 and older are best seen 4 times a year or every 3 months.

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Dr. Gene Simon, who founded our practice in 1981, designed his first office with this unprecedented concept of privacy for patients, and we have continued with this standard in subsequent offices in Lambertville and Maumee.

Our practice has been helping the Toledo area see their world better for 30 years.

We provide visual examinations, treat eye diseases, fit glasses and contact lenses for everyone in the family.

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2019, As You Name It Replacing resolution with intention

By Kate Ingersoll

It’s the beginning of another year, and if you’re like me, 2018 passed quickly. Not that it was a bad year...not by a long shot. I’ve re-read my journals and the year was jammed-packed, every day an opportunity to learn and grow.

Now that a new year is dawning, I find myself at a peaceful standstill. What will 2019 bring? I wonder. I know my plans, but who knows what surprises are hiding around the bend? That’s why I no longer make New Year’s resolutions. They never really worked for me as I would easily find a loophole, worm my way back into old behavior (with plenty of good excuses, of course), or simply give up and revert back to my old ways.

A year of purpose

I realize now that it wasn’t the physical weight I wanted to drop back then, or the money I wanted to save, or even the house I wanted to organize. I longed for the inner transformation, the internal motivation for my behavior to change…for good.

More than twenty years ago, I decided to “name the year”. It began with a desire to create a more simple way of being, so naturally I dubbed 1998 “The Year of Simplicity”. With this intention in mind, I actively pursued opportunities to create space in every aspect of my life: work, home, relationships, and even the way I dressed. For twelve months, I allowed the focus of one objective to guide my experience, one consistent thing to keep in mind as I journeyed onward.

Choosing change

Being willing to change is the first step in setting an intention. Matt Kizaur, an English and drama teacher at Whitmer High School, knows this all too well. “I started this concept in my twenties, a couple of years after my parents passed and a rather 18

Matt Kizaur chooses a word each year that represents a transformation.

emotional divorce,” he says. Matt chooses a word that represents a long-term transformation rather than a single resolution. “In replacing resolution with intention, there is a shift in thinking as it allows for failure, for humanity,” he explains. “It means I don’t know exactly what this is, but I know it’s what I want to invite and allow in my life.”

Some of Matt’s years have been lighthearted such as 2000’s “YNOT2K” while others have been more challenging. “2013’s Year of Quiet had me examining my use of technology and letting go of all social media,” he says. “That began as an intention of quieting my monkey brain.”

For Matt, naming the year is a solitary activity.

“I have tried now and again to include others,” he says. “But ultimately, like the truest, most honest sense of resolution, it has to be about the change we wish to make in ourselves.”

Opportunities for growth

A busy mother of four, Katie Partin begins each January with the goal of participating in life with present moment awareness. “My intention brews all year,” she says. “But with the holidays and family time, as well as the societal call for resolutions, it reminds me to choose a word my family and I will focus on in the year ahead. We all learn how to set our minds to an attainable desire and follow the intention to achievement.”

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Katie Partin, a busy mom of four, focuses each year on being present.

Although Katie is the ringmaster of the efforts to move toward present moment awareness, her husband and children also participate in the theme for each year. “For the younger kids, it’s discussed in simple terms and how to participate in making healthy growth and achieving goals,” she explains.

“For the oldest, we have more discussions, but with the same ideas in mind. She actively participates and has seen the results of following an intention to fruition.”

In the process, Katie finds that everyone discovers more about themselves and learns about the world around them. “Positive or negative, you gain if you can open your eyes to change and growth,” she says. “It’s all a gift.”

Lasting impressions

For two decades I’ve lived through years of joy, of manifestation, of creativity. Years in which I’ve learned the true meaning of freedom and the dedication to commitment. Each twelve-month span brought unexpected lessons that revealed a lasting impression, an enduring understanding of the choices I make every day.

Now I bring with me the lessons of the past and welcome a new year that I’m certain will open even more doors of awareness with every experience, every relationship, and every endeavor.

What will the year 2019 bring?

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Choosing new books in the New Year

By Lindsey Melden

Choosing great books for your family can be difficult with so many new age gaps in your house it can be hard to make time for reading between work and school and life. I’m excited to begin the new year with this new column to make the task of finding fantastic books for your family a little easier.

The books I’ve chosen teach us, along with our kids, the power of taking risks and learning by making mistakes. Starting something new takes courage and the determination to learn from inevitable mistakes.

The Book of Mistakes written & illustrated by Corinna Luyken This book is a beautiful example of embracing life even when it doesn’t go according to plan. The illustrations, simple & sweet, continuously change as each seeming mistake is embellished or altered to change the course of the story. A big splotch becomes a balloon or a smudge becomes a cat sleeping in the sun. The illustrator makes something beautiful out of not-so-beautiful things. Stories like this one show kids (and grown ups) that life is messy and that’s ok. What we make out of life is the important thing.

The Dot written & illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds I love Peter Reynolds’ simple & colorful illustrations because I can relate. The main character, a little girl named Vashti, struggles in her art class because she has determined that she just CAN’T draw, until one amazing teacher gives her the suggestion to “just make a mark” and everything changes. We often feel limited by our circumstances or even our own ability which can prevent that first step toward something new. This book may give your family the courage to just start!

The Day You Begin

by Jacqueline Woodson & illustrated by Rafael Lopez The world today can feel like a dark place, isolated by technology and polarized by politics, our differences can divide us. With the new year we have the opportunity to set intentions for our families to be more open to community, to reach out to people who are different than us, to extend hospitality to our neighbors and to share stories with strangers. This book illustrates the power of sharing our stories, even when we feel afraid. It reminds us that being courageous often makes room for others to feel brave too.

Find time for reflection & intention with your family and as you set out bravely into this new year together, may the year be filled with great books!

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Just Do It: Organize Already Simple ways to get it together this year

By Kimberly Feldkamp

Every year it’s on your list to get done: organize. Maybe you want to organize the garage or the kids’ playroom or finally tackle the linen closet. Whatever it is, there’s a place in your home that needs some attention but you keep putting it off because you’re overwhelmed at the thought of actually starting the task. Don’t be! It’s a new year and a new chance for a start fresh. Here are a few simple tips to get you going.

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Keep, donate, toss. No matter where you’re starting, create piles for things you want to keep, things you can donate, and items to trash.

Give everything a place. You can spend a lot of time organizing, but if you don’t have a place for things, no space will stay clutter-free for long.

That’s why everything needs a place and when you’re done using something, it goes back to where it belongs. Bins and baskets are great for sorting and storing. Hooks work well for coats, jackets and book bags.

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Get everyone on board. Make sure your spouse and kids are on board with the organization system from the get-go.

Set up things that make sense for your lifestyle and your space.

One thing at a time. To avoid being overwhelmed, start small with one thing. Whether it’s the garage or the refrigerator or a closet, start with one shelf.

Sort through anything that’s expired or broken and toss it. If you haven’t used it in more than a year, donate it. Once you’ve gotten rid of what you don’t need, you can start to put back what you do use. By breaking down the task into one part at a time, you’re more likely to get it done without things feeling impossible.

Don’t wait - do it now. If you’ve got a lot of paper coming into your house, don’t wait to recycle or trash what you know you won’t keep.

Recycle junk mail immediately and file anything that you need to tend to later.

This helps you find what you need when you need it and prevents clutter from piling up.

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Plan ahead. One way to make things easier for everyone is to plan ahead.

Give an hour of your time on Sunday to plan meals for the week, prep food, pick out outfits, and go over the calendar for what’s ahead. This gets everyone on the same page and can help you anticipate what days might be hectic to allow you to prepare as best you can.

Designate a time every day for everyone to put things away.

Maybe it’s before dinner or before everyone heads to bed, but designate five minutes to cleaning up and putting things away. Even little ones can help put toys back in the toy box or pick up shoes. School-aged kids should put backpacks, homework and anything needed for the next day (library books, school projects, sports equipment) in a spot so they can easily find what they need in the morning. Before going to bed, set up the coffee maker, pack lunches and pack your work bag. This will just insure you have what you need and will help the morning go smoothly, especially if anyone oversleeps.

Be kind to yourself. Finally, celebrate the small victories. If you set up one system that works all year, but that’s all you get to, that’s still progress!

Sometimes we can start January off with a rush and burn out because we can’t live up to our own expectations. Instead of keeping at it, we say we’ve failed and we give up. This year, be kind to yourself and make small, steady changes that you can actually maintain. Slowly but surely you’ll get things organized!

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The Kids are Online: Now What?

Designing a family digital citizenship contract

by Christa Melnyk Hines

The holidays are over and your child is still in the honeymoon phase with their brand new smartphone, laptop, or gaming system. Now comes the hard parenting work: we raise our kids to be polite and respectful in person so how do we stress those same values in the online environment? A digital citizenship contract can help you spell out expectations for appropriate online behavior, sending a clear message about how seriously you take your child’s safety and online reputation.

n Think before your post. “Teenagers are all about instant gratification.

They aren’t necessarily thinking: ‘well, if I do this, how is this going to affect the other person? How’s this going to affect my life in the future?’” says Sarah Manriquez, a licensed clinical social worker. n Remind your kids to ask themselves questions like: “Would I want Mom or Dad to see this?” and “Would I be embarrassed if everyone in school saw it?” n Show empathy. Explain that when they forward or share photos/ texts/video that are harmful to a peer, they inadvertently condone cyberbullying. Also, steer clear of mean-spirited chat rooms where anonymous members dish up snarky, cruel comments for entertainment.

Involve your kids in the process, outlining a contract to start a family dialogue n Ask permission. Before logging into someone’s personal device, ask about issues that may arise. first and then log back off of the device when finished. Tell your child that before downloading an app, he needs to discuss it with you first.

Here’s a checklist of points to cover in the contract: n Treat others with dignity and respect. In other words, treat people the same way you wish to be treated, just like in person. Unacceptable behavior includes posting/texting cruel remarks, gossiping, bullying, using profanity and impersonating others.

n Personal accountability matters. Errors of judgment happen and kids are still learning. Immediately address the situation together, whether they need to craft an apology or remove a comment or photo.

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n Establish boundaries. Declare certain times of the day, the car or areas of the house as no-phone/no-device zones. At the end of the day, power down and store electronic devices in a central location of your home.

n Don’t talk to strangers. Some free texting and gaming apps permit members to connect with other members even if they aren’t “friends.” Emphasize that exchanging text messages with someone they don’t know is the same as talking with a stranger.

n Stress that privacy is earned.

Because you are ultimately responsible for your child’s behavior whether online or off, have access to all passwords, check their phones and visit the apps/ social media networks they frequent regularly.

n Guard personal information.

Avoid sharing personal information with unknown individuals in a chat room or a public forum like email address (don’t use your email as a user name), street address, social security number, school name, birthday or photos with geotags.

n Pledge not to text and drive.

Finally, if your child is of driving age, include a pledge on your contract that states a promise that he will not text and drive. Consider watching the 30-minute documentary by Werner Herzog together called “From One Second to the Next” on YouTube.

n Assume everything posted is public. Texts, images and posts can be saved and shared. Mine the latest news, TV shows and other media for examples that can lead to conversation and empathy-building opportunities. n Ignore attacks.

Tell your kids to let you or another trusted adult know if someone bullies them. Reacting or retaliating generally adds fuel to the fire. If the bullying continues, your child can politely ask the person to stop; report the behavior to the content provider; and/or block the individual.

Preserve the evidence and contact law enforcement if your child feels scared or threatened.

Check out thatsnotcool.com, a site for kids featuring scenarios and text responses to help kids manage cyberbullying, dating violence and awkward peer situations like password requests and gossip.

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n Clearly state consequences.

Consequences could include loss of devices, limitation of screen time (except for required school work) and suspension of driving privileges. n Sign here. After your child signs the commitment, hang it up near your computer or on your refrigerator as family reminder. Review and adjust as needed.

For more ideas about creating a family digital citizenship contract, visit Safekids.com.

Additional online resources, include CommonSenseMedia.org and ConnectSafely.com.

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Falling in Love with Your Kids

Discussing fostering and adopting

By Erin Marsh

Julie and Brian Paszczykowski have always had a full house. They have four biological (bio) children of their own, and just as they were about to become emptynesters, they made the decision to foster.

Julie reminisces, “I remember telling my husband when our children were young that I wanted to be a foster mama to those who didn’t have a mama. Our house was full already with four of our own, and he looked at me like I was crazy. God just put that in my heart.”

“When our bio children were all grown and married except for one...the opportunity [arrived] to take in three siblings who were our kin, and I never looked back,” she said.

Finding a forever home Julie and her husband thought they would foster the three siblings for about a year “while their bio parents got cleaned up, and reunification was always the plan, [but] in my heart of hearts, I knew the day they came to us that it would be forever.”

Julie recalls that first day vividly: “They came to us with the clothes they were wearing--nothing else. They had been ‘homeless’ for two years prior, living with this person or that, and rarely all together.”

“We were told that it was rare for three siblings to stay together, and since they were older it was even more difficult to find placement. There really wasn’t

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Julie and Brian Paszczykowski with their adopted children Trinity (15), Kyleigh (14) and Dru (11) who came to live with them July, 2014. The adoption was finalized November, 2016. much discussion on whether or not we would ‘keep them’ forever. We just knew it would be.”

The four biological Paszczykowski children jokingly call themselves the “OG’s” or “original gangsters,” and they were unequivocally supportive of their parents’ decision. Julie explains, “They have embraced the three ‘littles’ as their own siblings. They grew up with them as their second cousins, but now the kids refer to each other as brothers and sisters.”

Julie’s urge to foster began when their biological children were young and continued throughout her life. Just a year before the Paszczykowskis opened up their home, she and her friends started a bucket list, and “the very first thing on my list was to foster children. It was one item I was able to check off for the first time.”

The ups and downs While the Paszczykowskis would not change a thing about their situation, Julie admits that foster care and adoption have their hurdles. She had trouble articulating the struggles, but she explains that the new movie Instant Family is “spot on.” She confesses, “I laughed, then cried, then laughed again. It was so on point with all the ups and downs.”

Julie chuckles that fostering before adopting isn’t a “benefit” because “it’s not like you could ‘return’ the kids if it wasn’t what you thought. Although, trust me, it is not always easy and that thought might go through your head!

Even with your own bio kids!”

She adds, “But seriously, fostering is like slowly falling in love with your kids...getting to know them, letting them adjust, getting used to the idea of a new family.”

Julie advises to gather as much information about fostering before you take the leap. “Talk to others who have [fostered]. Gather information. Attend classes. Ask to join a support group beforehand to be armed with information going in. And, most importantly, have an open mind and an open heart.”

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I love having meals together and playing games after dinner, as well as going to church and volunteering in the community.

Best holiday memory from when you were a kid?

I remember always going to Children’s Wonderland and seeing all the Christmas scenes and taking photos in front of them!

What do you do when you have a few moments to yourself?

A hot bubble bath! My other fave thing to do is hang out at a bookstore with a coffee in hand.

Your life in 5 words or less: Love, laughter, chaos, Jesus, family.

Favorite Toledo hangout?

I LOVE downtown!

Describe Toledo in a sentence?

Toledo is quickly (slowly?) becoming what it used to be, and I love it!

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Decoding Dyslexia

What to do if your child needs help

By Jamie Lober

Ohio’s state education code has adopted the definition of dyslexia as a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. Kids with dyslexia may struggle with reading comprehension or limited vocabulary growth. The sooner you recognize that your child is falling behind his peers in reading and writing and then reach out for help, the better your outcome will be.

Fact or fiction?

There are several myths about dyslexia including that it is a visual problem and that your child will outgrow the struggle. “Typically the problem grows bigger and the child falls further behind his peers which can lead to secondary consequences such as anxiety, depression, loss of confidence or self-esteem,” said Tammy Alexander, certified dyslexia therapist at Armus Reading Specialists in Toledo. Sign to look for are age-dependent. In the preschool years a child may have trouble learning common nursery rhymes, mispronounce words or be unable to recite the alphabet or days of the week. Kindergarteners and first graders may make reading errors that show no connection to the sounds of the letters, be unable to sound out common onesyllable words or complain that reading is hard. From second grade onward a child may mispronounce long, unfamiliar or complicated words, stumble when reading multi-syllable words, be unable to finish tests on time, have messy handwriting or spell poorly.

Dyslexia is not uncommon and professionals want to be sensitive to your child.

“Intervention specialists are speaking up more and calling it unspecified learning disability instead of dyslexia because it affects math, reading and writing so they hesitate to call it dyslexia because people think that is just reading,” said Michelle Bradley, owner and manager at Success with Dyslexia in Toledo.

It is important that kids with dyslexia do not feel singled out. “Be friendly to them and supportive because they do not understand themselves sometimes,” said Bradley. We are fortunate to have laws in place in Ohio that give students with dyslexia rights to get individualized help.

Strategies to help your child “A two-pronged approach is recommended that includes specialized instruction using structured literacy programs based on the Orton-Gillingham teaching approach to remediate the child’s deficits and academic accommodations and modifications until the time when a student’s reading and writing skills have been remediated to potential and are no longer an issue,” said Alexander.

Something as simple as having more time or a different way to complete a task can make all the difference. “If a student needs to read a particular chapter in history class and be ready to discuss the content,” said Alexander. “It Knowledge is Power— Where to get Help International Dyslexia Association of Northern Ohio PO Box 172 Richfield, OH 44286 (216)-556-0883, noh.dyslexia.org n

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would benefit that student to be able to listen to the chapter using assistive technology rather than laboriously reading the chapter themselves.”

Often, a multisensory approach works wonders. “The goal when teaching students with dyslexia is to incorporate visual, auditory and kinesthetic-tactile modalities simultaneously during instruction,” explained Alexander.

Available resources “In this electronic age, speech to text is on the computer and tablets,” said Bradley. Remember even though kids with dyslexia have weaknesses, they still have strengths. “They are left-brained people, very creative and many see in 3-D which makes them successful as engineers, inventors and wonderful athletes,” Bradley added.

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By Karen L. Zickes

There is just something about Mexican restaurants that always seem to exude a “good time vibe”. It may be the brightly colored décor, lively music or, perhaps, the tequila plays a role in that as well. For many reasons, El Camino Real has been a fan favorite around Toledo for years.

Mexican roots El Camino Real, a staple for good times and good food since 2002, has a main location at Sylvania and Douglas (in the old Timko’s Soup N Such for those of you who have been in the area for a long, long time). The owner, Jesus Angel, originally from Jalisco Mexico, also owns El Camino Real Sky in Oregon, and co-owns La Chalupa in Point Place. According to manager and owner’s nephew, Rafael Angel, “Everything here is homemade. All the recipes are family recipes.” Rafael, also from Jalisco, has called Toledo home for many years.

Fan favorite year after year Toledo City Paper readers have voted El Camino Real the Best Authentic Mexican, Best Patio, and Best Margaritas 14 years in a row!

The restaurant is rather large with a variety of seating options - small semi enclosed areas with a few booths, long tables, round tables, etc. The atmosphere is very lively, colorful, and

makes you feel like you may actually be in Mexico! We were there on a Saturday evening and were seated rather quickly.

However, I have waited on busy weekend nights, as well. Reservations are available for parties of seven or more.

They have a fabulous patio, which is packed every weekend when the weather is nice.

According to Rafael, they have live music every other Thursday and in the summer guests are entertained by live bands and DJs on the patio. The upbeat atmosphere is also conducive to celebrating your birthday! You’ll don a sombrero and receive a shot (if over 21).

The kids and non- drinkers are served fried ice cream, on the house.

Options and portions abound At El Camino it may be difficult to not only decide what to order, but also to actually finish your dinner. To-go boxes are for sure, and make for a great lunch the next day. They do offer a rather large kids’ menu that ranges from $4-$7, with options including Mexican fare as well as standbys like chicken tenders and burgers. Children eat for half price on Sundays, one child for each full price entree. Little known fact: Rafael said any item on the menu can be made in a kid size portion. I know there are adventurous younger eaters out there, so if they don’t want the basic burrito let them try something new!

Of course we had to start the meal with homemade guacamole. You would have thought my three hadn’t eaten in days the way they devoured it. I have always loved their appetizer Armando’s Brothers Pizza. At almost $15 it is pretty much a meal and I split it with my youngest. The pizza is two grilled tortillas stuffed with fajita shrimp, chicken and steak as well as peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Don’t forget the refried beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Of course I loved it. It’s several meals in one!

My friend enjoyed the Piña Los Cabos with shrimp. It was served in half a pineapple and almost looked too good to dig into! Delicious, it made for great leftovers the following day. My poor daughter had recently had her wisdom teeth removed so she kept it simple with refried beans and a cheese quesadilla. I did kind of feel bad for her! My oldest son loved their Enchiladas Verdes. His plate was covered with three cheese enchiladas topped with shredded beef and green tomatillo sauce and rice and beans on the side. Somehow he polished it off. We left with full bellies and to-go boxes. That should hold us over until our next trip back!

The Short Course

Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Weekend nights can be very busy; reservations available for over 7 people Noise level: Moderate to loud Bathroom amenities: Changing station High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes Kids’ menu? Yes, and half price on Sundays. Also, most adult menu items available in kid size portion

Bottom Line:

El Camino’s middle name could easily be “fun”. The service was fast and friendly and the food and margaritas were very good. Besides offering the basic kids menu your adventurous eaters may order anything from the main menu and ask for it in kid size portion. Kids also eat half price off the kids’ menu on Sundays. At El Camino, every day can feel like a perfect day for a fiesta!

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3 THURSDAY Courageous Community Support Group - Parents of children with disabilities are invited to share in with the group.

6-7pm. Advent Lutheran, 6735 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. ccsohio.org Free Polar Pals Camp - The Toledo Zoo will host a day camp for children ages 5-10.

Activities include games and tours of the animal exhibits. Learn about the animals of the arctic regions. $40-$5. 9am-3pm.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Superheros Meet & Greet - Laurel’s Princess Parties is hosting a meetup with your favorite comic book heroes at the Museum. $10-$12. 1-3pm.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

4 FRIDAY Baby Tour at TMA - Take a guided tour with your little one through the TMA galleries. Suitable for children up to 18 months. 6-6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Excellent Enrichment Camp - Kids ages 5-10 will learn about the busy lives of the animals at the Toledo Zoo. $40$45. 9am-3pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

5 SATURDAY The Rep Rocks - This musical theatre camp for kids ages 7-17 will teach songs and choreography to some of Broadway’s favorite shows. The camp will finish with a student show Friday, February 23. $150.

9am-noon. Saturdays through February 23. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org Families on Film - “Monsoon Wedding” follows two families preparing for an arranged marriage in Delhi, India.

The film is a colorful tale of celebration and family. $5-$7. 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Moccasin Making Workshop - Learn about Native American culture and how to create your own moccasins using moose leather. Register in advance. $30.

10am-2pm. Carter Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Star Struck - Discover the science and stories surrounding celestial bodies while exploring the night sky. 8-10pm. Bend View Metropark, 10613 S. River Rd. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Fresh Pasta - This family friendly class will work on basic knife skills and teach how to make fresh pasta in various shapes. Recommended for kids 6+ and a guardian. $50. 4:30pm. Foodology, 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

7 MONDAY Musical Jamboree - Young children are invited to a seven week class exploring musical instruments, singing and dancing. Make musical crafts and singalong to classic children’s songs. $60.

10-10:45am. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org What’s Cooking? - Stop by the library to see what’s cooking this month and learn cooking basics and food purchasing tips. 4-5pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org Free Mischief Makers Book Club Readers 7-10 years old will discuss the book Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor. 6-6:30pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg.

567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

8 TUESDAY Wild Ones - Learn about the various kinds of fungi that surround the parks and forests of Ohio. Kim High, Metroparks Master Interpreter, will discuss valuable ways to identify mushrooms. 7pm.

Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.org School Finance 101 - Parents are invited to this informational session. The topic will be “The Impact of Charter Schools”.

6:30-7:30pm. Perrysburg Schools, 140 E. Indiana Ave. 419-874-9131. facebook.com/perrysburgschools Free Cookies and Milk Storytime - End the evening with cookies, milk, and stories right before bedtime. 7:30-8pm.

Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5340. toledolibrary.org Free

9 WEDNESDAY LEGO Robotics - Homeschoolers will create a LEGO robot using special building kits and coding software. $12-$17.

10:30am-noon. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org The Russian National Ballet - The Ballet Company will perform “Cinderella” accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s musical score. Be inspired! $29-$59. 7:3010:30pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

10 THURSDAY Snow Fun - Toddlers and family will enjoy a day of puppets, songs and stories in the Gorman Nature Education Center at the Park. Registration required. $5.

10am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.org

St Ursula Academy Presents Mamma Mia! January 25 - 27 Valentine Theater, 410 N Superior Street, Toledo

St. Ursula Academy’s Fine and Performing Arts Department looks forward to the winter presentation of Mamma Mia! ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on the eve of her wedding.

Sophie, the bride, plays the cards she’s been dealt with hope and joy.

The story calls us to consider the gift of life and how it should be celebrated and supported, despite difficult circumstances.

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Comic Book Class for Teens

January 12, 19, 26, February 2 / 3-5pm Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. This workshop will explore the many

methods of creating a comic book.

Students will be guided in a 4 week exploratory process where they will learn the different aspects of writing, drawing, and producing a comic book. $55. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

January 26 Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund School Fair

Tables from private schools, charter schools and homeschool information will be set up, along with information on the funding available for families through NOSF and Ohio Department of Education. 10am-2pm. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. 419-720-7050. nosf.org Free

12 SATURDAY Suzuki Education Class - Experience the Suzuki teaching method with a free class. Children under 5 will sing, dance and share with the group. 9:30-10:30am.

Toledo Ballet, 5327 Monroe St. 419-471-0049. toledoballet.org Free Tales and Trails - Preschoolers, toddlers and their guardians enjoy story time, a nature walk and craft time. $2.

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

11 FRIDAY 10th WinterFest - Downtown Perrysburg comes alive with carriage rides through the streets, ice sculptures, a fire pit and s’mores station, and an outdoors refreshment tent. 5:30pm. Also, 10am4:30pm Saturday, January 12. 2nd & Louisiana St., Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. downtownperrysburg.org Free Sunny Days - Kids 3-5 will make a suncatcher, sing songs and learn about the changing seasons. Registration required. $5. 10am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.org Kids Yoga Classes - Students will learn the basics of yoga. The class will increase flexibility and mindfulness. $70.

2:45-3:45pm. Classes run Fridays through March 1. Ottawa Hills Elementary, 300 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills.

419-536-1111. ottawahills.org

Second Saturdays - Kids’ admission is only $1. There will be a scavenger hunt that will take visitors around the Museum’s campus. $1-$7.50. 9am-5pm.

Hayes Presidential Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Winter Birds Photography Environmental Education Specialist Devon Donnelly instructs children 8 years old and up on how to capture a striking photo of birds in nature. 9-10am. Secor Metropark, 10000 W. Central Ave., Berkey.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Nature Play - Bundle up and head outdoors for activities and sledding if snow permits. End the afternoon cozying up by the fire. 1-3pm. Blue Creek Nona France Quarry, 7035 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Llama Llama Pajama Party - Show up in your favorite pajamas and have a blast with Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama.

10:30am-noon. Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd. 419-259-5240.

Also offered 7-8pm Thursday, January 17 at King Road Library, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380, and 10-11am at Oregon Branch, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org Free Nature Play - Spend the day on the sledding hill! 1-3pm. Blue Creek Sledding Hill, 7215 Providence St., Whitehouse.

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12 SATURDAY Family Hike: Pine Plantation - Bring the family for a guided hike. 2-3pm.

Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com Free

13 SUNDAY Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Movie - Watch the 2017 film starring Emma Watson and Ewan McGregor for a fun family sing-along. $10. 2-5pm.

River Raisin Centre, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe. 734-242-7722. riverraisincentre.org Come Grow With Us: Behind the Scenes Horticulture Tour - Join the horticulture staff at the Zoo for a behindthe-scenes look at their greenhouse facility home to plants of many varieties. $15.

1-2:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

14 MONDAY I Have a Dream - The Library celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with a hopes for peace and change collage. Stop by anytime during the week to contribute your dreams to the collage.

Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. 419-259-5270. toledolibrary.org Free

15 TUESDAY Where is Bear? - Kids 3-5 will learn about hibernation, and how bears survive in the winter. Bring a stuffed animal to share a snack with. Registration required.

$5. 10am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.org

19 SATURDAY

Animals of the Ice Age - Hundreds of prehistoric animals, big and small once roamed Northwest Ohio millions of years ago. Learn about their lives and extinction. 6:30-8pm. Knight Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg.

419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free Mini Explorers Club - Ages 3-5 will examine ‘dinosaur fossils’ and more. $10-$12. 2-3:30pm. Also, Tuesday, 1.29.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

16 WEDNESDAY Chilli Cookoff for NAMI - Support the mental health organization NAMI at this fun family event. Vote for your favorite chilli! Donations accepted. 5:30-7:30pm.

Glenwood Lutheran, 2545 Monroe St. 419-255-0886. facebook.com/namigreatertoledo

17 THURSDAY Family Yoga - Learn simple yoga poses with your young child with instructor Rachna Maheshwari. Bring a yoga mat or pillow. Registration required. $5. 10am.

Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.org Free Beginner’s Chess - Students will learn the basics of chess, and compete with each other. $140. 3-4pm. Thursdays through March 14. Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills. 419-536-1111. ottawahills.org

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Battle of the River Raisin Commemoration - The battle will be re-enacted by the LaCroix’s Company Living History Organization. Watch history in action! 11am-1pm.

River Raisin National Battlefield, 1403 E. Elm Ave., Monroe.

734-243-7136. facebook.com/ laxroixcompanylivinghistoryorganization Free All-Star Fanfest Weekend - This two day festival celebrates hockey history with fun family activities. There will be games, and inflatable rides, live entertainment, fire pits and hot cocoa. $5-$10. Noon6pm. Also, Noon-3pm. Sunday December 20. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. toledowalleye.com Winter Birds - Bring the family to help count and tally the visible outdoor birds and enjoy a pizza. 11-12:30pm.

Knight Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free Sibshop Support Group - This support group is for children 8-16 with siblings on the spectrum. Pizza lunch will be provided. 10am-1pm. Autism Society, 3939 Wrenwood Rd. 419-214-3066. asno.org Free I Spy, Mansion Style - Explore the Manor House in search for “hidden treasures.” 1-3pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Play it Forward Used Toy Drive This year, Levis Commons is collecting gently used toys and games along with sports equipment for kids and gently used athletic shoes. Gather anything you may have and help children out. 11am-1pm.

Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

20 SUNDAY Lunar Eclipse - There will be family activities and a chance to see the lunar eclipse. 9pm-midnight. Wood County Parks Headquarters, 18729 Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free

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Seeds n Soup - Volunteers will help sort native seeds for giveaways and enjoy a meal of homemade soup and bread. All ages welcome. 10am-1pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.org Camp for a Day - Kids ages 5-12 can spend the day off school at the Zoo learning about animals and how they survive the winter. $45-$50. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org/camps

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Winter Discoveries - Are the winter woods still alive with animals? Where did they all go? Kids 3-5 will learn about the forest’s seasons. Registration required. $5. 10am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.org

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Spanish Club - Instructor Jacqueline Dubon will lead this weekly club for kids in grades K-4. Students will explore Spanish-speaking cultures and be introduced to the language with games, music and food tastings. $120. 3-4pm Tuesdays through March 12. Ottawa Hills Elementary, 300 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills.

419-536-1111. ottawahills.org Hurray for Homeschoolers: Fire Meet at the Buehner Center to learn about building an outdoor fire and other skills. $4. 10-noon. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton.

419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com

23 WEDNESDAY Soap Making Workshop - This class, perfect for teens and adults, will make artisan soaps using herbs and natural oils, and soothing bath salts. $15-$18.

6:30pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.org LEGO League Jr. - This weekly class for kids grades 1-3 will design a moon base and will be able to participate in regional expos and showcases. The class will also strive to build science and math skills. $110. 3-4pm. Wednesdays through March 27. Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills.

419-536-1111. ottawahills.org

24 THURSDAY Perrysburg Winter One Acts The plays are short but sweet, ranging from comedic to dramatic. Presented

by Perrysburg High School. Tickets on sale January 20. 7:30-9:30pm. Seven additional performances through Sunday, February 3. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-3181. facebook.com/perrysburgschools

25 FRIDAY Scouts Overnight - This family event will feature an open skate and sleepover after the Walleye hockey game. Prices vary. 7pm-9am. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-725-9292. toledowalleye.com Code-a-pillar Play Hour - Kids ages 4-6 will be introduced to coding to sequence a code-a-pillar to move around the room. 9:30am-11:30am. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. 419-259-5250. toledolibrary.org Free

26 SATURDAY West Side Montessori Open House Parents and children are welcome to visit the campus for a free tour and information on enrollment. 9-10:30am.

West Side Montessori, 7115 W. Bancroft St. 419-866-1931. montessoritoledo.org Free

27 SUNDAY Walleye Open Skate - Bring your skates or rent a pair for $5. The ice arena will be open for ice skating after the Walleye game. Free with Walleye ticket. $17-$26. Open skate will last one hour after the game. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. toledowalleye.com

Creative Cooking: Packing an Exciting Lunch - Children join owner of Provisions Kitchen, Liz Fowler, for an educational course on good nutrition, reading labels, planning and preparing meals, and encourages eating healthy foods. Register in advance. $40.

11:30am-1pm. Create: Art Studio + Workshop, 422 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg.

419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

28 MONDAY French Club - Students in grades K-3 will explore French culture and interact with the language through games, songs, stories and more. $90. 3:454:45pm Mondays through March 11.

Ottawa Hills High School, 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills.

419-536-1111. ottawahills.org

29 TUESDAY Kids Cooking Club - This weekly club, perfect for kids grades K-1, will build the student’s knowledge of cooking and following simple recipes. $90.

3-4pm Wednesdays through March 6.

Ottawa Hills Elementary, 300 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills. 419-536-1111. ottawahills.org

31 THURSDAY Let it Snow - Children between 5 and 10 years old engage in craft time making snow and snowman. 4-5pm. South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St. 419-259-5395. toledolibrary.org Free

Mondays

Free Admission Mondays The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has an admission special on Mondays for Lucas County residents. Bring your identification to gain free admission. 10am-noon. Parking rates apply. (Non-residents tickets are $16-$19 and free for kids under 2.) Zoo hours are 10am4pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Tuesdays

Family Center Open - The Family Center of the Toledo Museum of Art is open to kids and their guardians to create crafts, read story books and play games in the community play room. Stop by and see what art project is going on. Parking rates apply.

Open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-3pm. Fridays, 3:30-8pm.

Saturdays & Sundays, Noon-5pm.

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum. org Free Open House at iLead Parents interested in the school’s programs and campus can take a free tour offered every Tuesday.

9:30-10:30am. iLead Spring Meadows, 1615 Timberwolf Dr., Holland.

419-491-7423. ileadspringmeadows.org Free

Gathering Volumes Storytime This ongoing storytime is hosted every Tuesday.

10-10:30am. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South B oundary, Perrysburg. 567-3366188. gatheringvolumes.com

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CARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group - If you or a loved one as experienced loss of a baby during pregnancy or after birth, this group meets every week to provide support and focuses on various topics each meeting. 7-8:30pm. Ronald McDonald House, 3883 Monroe St. 419-291-9475. promedica.org Free

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Think Tank Workshops Saturdays in January kids will use their thinking and building skills to create a seasonal craft. Think Tank workshops are $6-$8 and do not include admission to the Museum.

2-5pm. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Little Picassos Club - Ages 6-11 will create works of art using mixed media elements like paint and markers. $7. 10-11am.

Toledo Artists Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. artvillage419.org

SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNERS All behavior is motivated. Babies are naturally motivated from birth to move and learn from experience. How can parents help to sustain that motivation and support their children’s natural curiosity in order to develop self-motivated life-long learners?

Provide quality every day experiences for your babies and young children by investing time in their development. Talk to your children. Give your children the vocabulary to express themselves, to think. Get moving! A trip to the grocery store can be a learning adventure for a small child if you approach it from a child’s perspective instead of a task to be completed.

Encourage and allow your children to try and fail without judgement or over-protection in order to develop self-confidence.

Focus on their emotional health. Self-motivated learners are confident. Never assume your young children don’t understand.

They may not be able to read books but they can read you!

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

DEADLINES: Ad copy must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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

PHONE: 419-244-9859 E-MAIL: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com REFUNDS: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

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Once children enter school they will likely be measured by achievement. However, researchers predict that the key to success is not the scores our culture obsesses over. It is how a child experiences and feels about success or failure. What are your child’s motives? Is hedriven by a need to prove competence, to please you, or animated by a passion for learning?

Stay connected emotionally with your children as they grow.

Encourage effort and experimentation. In order to thrive each child needs the confidence to reach beyond without unrealistic or arbitrary adult expectations. Each child can enjoy the rewards of discovery, of self-motivated learning.

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