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Pregnancy Faux Pas

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What NOT to say to a pregnant woman

Over The River & Down The Highway

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Levi Haas Born - April 21st, Toledo

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JUNE

Great Dates for Dads and Daughters Stray away from the usual with history lessons, cooking up something new or trying out other unique ideas for spending time with your daughter!

Water Safety

Warmer weather means fun in the water. The YMCA shares the best ways to stay safe.

My five-year-old son wanted to know if he had to fight dad with swords when he got older so he could marry me. Stephanie Kimball Sherer, Toledo

Roundup of Local Facebook Parent Groups

[Always online]

My three-year-old, Zach: “Mama, are you going to the store?” Me- “Yes, buddy.” Zach- “Can you get me toys or bacon?” Jamie Webster Oancea, Toledo

Check out our list of local Facebook groups dedicated to parenting, which remind you that you’re not alone when it comes to parenting woes.

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Cora, 5, said, “Mom, I’m more of a pickle eater than a fingernail trimmer,” while she was getting her nails trimmed of course. Michelle Spence Walker, Ottawa Hills

My daughters are 22 months apart. When I had my second child, Hannah cried a lot. She would tell me, “Mommy take her back to Walmart.” Ashley Ramm, Toledo

Great food & good times await you in Bowling Green

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Kids say and do the darndest things. See what had us laughing this month! If you make it on this page, you can win giveaways from Toledo Area Parent! My seven year old once told me that it was my job to do her homework. My response, “It’s my job to help you with your homework, not do it for you.” Her response was a pause followed by her tears. Nicole Urbina-Vandenk, Toledo

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Adams Street Publishing Co. What are you going to make the most of this summer? Publisher/Editor in Chief

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Heatherdowns Country Club 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 385-0248 Sunday August 9th, 2015 Registration @ 7:30am Shotgun Start @ 8am The funds we raise at this event helps us send your special kids to summer camp. Each Teams participation provides one child the opportunity to attend a summer camp!

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KIDS HOROSCOPE

June 22-July 22 By Sue Lovett The zodiac sign of Cancer is ruled by the moon. The moon takes about 28 days to circle the earth so it is in one sign about two or two and a half days. What this means is that the Cancer children may tend to be a bit moody. The bad moods do not last very long. They are always close to their mothers and are family oriented. Boys and girls both are helpful around the house, especially in the kitchen. If they have younger siblings, they are happy to assist in their care. If possible, they should be responsible for their own pet and certain household chores. When they are old enough for day care or pre-school they may resist leaving home. Being patient and reassuring them that you will be back is necessary. They are good students and have excellent memories. Making a scrap book with pictures of the family is fun for the Cancer child.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Nadine Hariri (nadine@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hugely pregnant at Bangkok Kitchen Calendar Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Live music Social Media Specialist: Saul Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The pool Contributing Writers: Christine Holliday, Erin Marsh, Laura Blair, Rhonda Wilson, Matt Reger, Karen L. Zickes

Art/Production Production Manager: Brittney Koehl (adsin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The sun And lazy days when they come Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Kindergarten preparation! Graphic Design: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Family time Contributing Designers: Stephanie Austin (freelance@adamsstreetpublishing.com) My pool and kayaks!

Advertising Sales & Marketing Manager Beth Lemon (blemon@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Time with my kids Sales Coordinator Kali Kowalski (kali@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The sunshine Sales support: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The Swimming pool Sales Sharon Kornowa (sharoncitypaper@gmail.com) Having someone else weed my garden Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Be outside as much as possible and KAYAKING! Joseph South (jsouth@adamsstreetpublishing.com) My days off

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledoparent.com) Time with my new grandson

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briefly happening... By Christine Holliday

Journey of a Lifetime Jolene Witt sent her daughter, Cote, to college with a very special memory along with the typical freshman supplies. Weeks before Cote left for college, the two drove 3,000 miles from Michigan to the Oregon coast, where they climbed Redwood trees and spent a night sleeping in one 120 feet above the forest floor. The story of that trip and the mother-daughter relationship they strengthened during that adventure is told in Witt’s book Rooted Together: A Mother and Daughter Rite of Passage, recently released by Moore Publishing. “I was looking for a chance to spend time with her before our relationship changed forever,” Witt explains. “She had wanted to sleep in a tree, and I agreed to go with her. We decided to drive so we could see everything along the way.” Mom journaled during their journey, noting their conversations and silences, and celebrating the natural wonders they encountered. They enjoyed quiet time together on long stretches of road in Iowa and Nebraska, and slept joyfully in a hammock tucked into the branches of a Redwood. They marveled at the sights on their return trip, including Yellowstone Park, and “floated home on a wave of reflection.” Witt took her journal entries and wrote this book as a gift to her daughter. She repeated the process for her two younger daughters. She and daughter Josie worked as volunteers at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, and Witt accompanied daughter Hannah to Puerto Rico, where they worked “tidying up” the rainforest. She hopes to write books about those adventures, too, and encourages all mothers to take their daughters by the hand and “forge a bond that will last a lifetime.”

Puppets Remind Kids about Recycling Kids love puppets, and they will have opportunities this summer to meet several new puppets to remind them about the value of recycling. Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful, part of the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District, has introduced puppets Riley and his friends-- a fish, a seagull, and a worm-- to tell the story of what the world might be like without recycling. Julianna Sample, executive director of KTLCB, explains, "The kids in our target audience, grades K-5 or 6, have grown up with the idea of recycling. This is a new way to remind them of the value of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We invite teachers and principals to contact us about having the puppets visit their classrooms to give special presentations about particular topics, such as composting, keeping our waters clean, etc. We do hands-on activities, too, so we're certain the students will love the program." The puppets will visit Toledo Botanical Gardens Nature's Nursery on Sunday, June 14, the Mott Library, 1085 Dorr St. at 1:30pm on June 17, and the YMCA Childcare Center at DeVeaux Elementary School, 2620 W. Sylvania Ave., at 1:30pm on August 12.

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Original Animal Art on Display Many of our favorite characters in beloved children’s books are animals. Think Clifford the Red Dog, Peter Rabbit, and Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web. Since 1982, the Mazza Gallery at the University of Findlay has displayed the original artwork from the pages of children’s literature. The Toledo Museum of Art will be displaying 50 of those pieces of animal art until July 5. The show, sponsored by the Marathon Petroleum Company, includes early drawings of Disney’s Pluto among the works from the 1930’s to the present. There are coordinating activities for kids and their parents, and some of the long-loved books featuring the show artwork are on sale in the Museum store. Norman Bridwell (American, 1928–2014), A Lot of Eggs to Color for Easter from Clifford’s Happy Easter. Watercolor, pen and ink, 1993. 18 by 24 in. Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, Ohio.

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Art & Babies: A Perfect Mix Parents can give their babies a head start in developing important learning skills by exposing them to works of art. Kathy Danko-McGhee, owner and director of the new First Encounters- An Art Gallery invites parents to bring their 6- to 18-month-old babies to see, touch, and smell the art of local artists. She is the former Director of Education at the Toledo Museum of Art, and a former professor and early childhood art education coordinator at the University of Toledo, she wants parents to feel comfortable talking about art with their babies noting, “…the art will develop a listening vocabulary, which is a step toward building literacy skills, which, in turn, can help with success in school later on.” In her classes, parents view the art with their babies, then enjoy time painting with them. The Gallery will also offer seminars for early childhood education teachers and art consultation services. Classes (registration required) are offered at the Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Boulevard, Suite 101. www.firstencounters4babies.com

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Journey Into Pregnancy

This meditative series of intentional explorations for the expectant mother by Bellybuds | Baby-Bump Sound System is designed to complement an expectant mother’s journey as she progresses from conception through birth. For every album sold, Belly Buds will donate a portion of proceeds to Little Ripples, a Darfuri refugee preschool program tailored to a population exposed to severe trauma. shop.bellybuds.com/collections/journey-into-pregnancy

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Water fights will never be the same with the Super Soaker Flashflood water blaster! The high-capacity power soaker holds 23 ounces of water for epic soakage, hitting targets up to 38 feet away. Make the most of the summer! Available at most major retailers and HasbroToyShop.com. Ages 6 years & up. Retail Price: $19.99.

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Laejja is a passionate teenage girl putting her emotions into expressive poetry. She is a teen who is confident and likes reading books, baking, scrapbooking, listening to Rap music and hanging out with friends. Laejja feels very independent and a survivor in the ways of the world. She hopes to find a family that is committed, patient and can show her what it is like when your family stands behind her even during confusing times.

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Casey is an adorable little old boy with light red hair and green eyes. He is described as sweet, affectionate, and quiet. He enjoys listening to pre-school and toddler music, playing with toys that make noise, having someone read or talk to him, and receiving hugs and cuddles. Casey will need a forever family who understands his needs and can provide for him on a full time basis.

Snackers and sweet lovers find lots of goodies on sticks, from popsicles to suckers to corndogs. If Breanna Dellinger has her way, when people are looking for cake and cookies on sticks, her business Toledo Cake Pops will be ready. She makes the pops in a variety of flavors from boxed cake mix (or scratch for special requests) and frosts them. Decorations are possible, like “threads” on a baseball-inspired pop, as are special flavors like apple flavored cake with caramel frosting or chocolate covered strawberry cake. Breanna has already provided cake pops for school functions at St. Ursula Academy, where she is a senior, at wedding showers, birthday parties, and graduation dinners. She says people seem to appreciate the portability of the treat and the fun idea of a baked good on a stick. She tested her treats at a St. Ursula lunch period, and reports selling more than 200 in just a few minutes. When she is not baking cake pops, Breanna makes special dog treats using an original recipe that avoids grains, but includes peanut butter, chicken bouillon, and ground flaxseed. She steers away from fillers used in commercial dog treats, which make her treats much cheaper than commercial brands. She tests her doggie treats with her own American Staffordshire Terriers, and sells the treats in three sizes (1/4”, 1/2” and 1”) at local dog shows. -CH Interested party planners or dog “parents” can reach Breanna at Toledo Cake Pops at www.toledocakepops@gmail.com or 419 509-9059.

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ummer is almost here and so is the end of the school year. What will your children be doing during the six hours that they normally would be in school? Because of the change each year from six hours of structure to the freedom of summer, your children may need an adjustment period. During this period, you may need to implement some creative consequences. Feel free to use these tips below to make them the most effective: n Make the consequences immediate. They are most effective when they are implemented right after the misbehavior. This is helpful because children then see a connection between their unacceptable behaviors and their consequences. They hear the word stop, and they experience the stopping. n Make sure the consequences are applied consistently. There must be consistency between you and other disciplinarians in the household. The consequences must also be applied

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consistently to the same or similar behaviors. n Make sure the consequences are logically related to the behaviors. For example, if Johnny has left his room a mess after he was told to clean it, call him home from playing with his friends to clean his room. Do not take his cell phone away for a week; that is not logically related to cleaning his room. n Make sure the consequences are proportional – not too much or too little, not too long or too short. For example, if Jill is caught talking on her phone past curfew, perhaps her parents should take away her phone for a few days – not a month or the rest of the summer. n Follow consequences with clean slates. When it is over, it is over. There is no need for a lecture or an “I told you so.” I hope these tips will help you implement some structure in your summer.

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Fish on Wheels

Rusty’s Road Trip, a food truck specializing in perch, is the tasty result of one local man’s journey from restaurant work to the corporate world and back to the food business again. After years spent as a lawyer and market researcher, Russ Courtney was inspired to return to the kitchen. A self-described welltravelled eater, Russ spent months perfecting his beer-battered perch and overhauling a delivery truck. Rusty’s Road Trip, a name that references Russ’s nickname and his departure from a 9 to 5 job, opened in January. The mainstay of the menu is beer-battered Lake Erie perch, a local delicacy that Russ felt was underrepresented. Other offerings include gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, mac-ncheese and fried mac-n-cheese balls. -LB To catch Rusty’s Road Trip, follow along at Rustysroadtrip.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. During the summer, Rusty’s is parked for lunch at Levis Square on Thursdays and Madison and 10th Street on Fridays.

As American as Hot Dog Pie

At The Tasteful Trolley, pie is for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Their rotating menu of entrée and dessert pies feature regional dishes baked and served from a vintage trolley car. Foods such as New Jersey hot dogs and Cincinnati chili are reinvented in pie or turnover form. Breakfast gets the pie treatment with eggs, oatmeal and Greek yogurt as fillings. And of course, there is dessert pie, as well as cookies and other baked goods. The Tasteful Trolley is committed to using locally-sourced and organic ingredients. The menu will change seasonally based on availability. At any given time, the Trolley will serve six to eight entrée pies and two to three dessert pies while parked on the street. They also have a pie of the month club, and they can make gluten-free pies on request. -LB You can find The Tasteful Trolley Saturdays at Toledo Farmer’s Market and online at thetastefultrolley.com for other scheduled stops.

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Everyone Can Ride

Free summer cycling program to teach bicycle safety by Erin Marsh

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Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) will host a free summer cycling program in the Toledo community to teach individuals with disabilities how to safely ride bicycles. This two-day a week program is fully funded by a generous grant from the Toledo Community Foundation. The $20,000 grant will also provide funds for PEAC to work with the Toledo Ability Center at Camp Cricket. PEAC strives to “empower individuals with disabilities through cycling” because they believe “everyone can ride.” The summer cycling program is geared toward helping students with disabilities identify and reach their cycling goals through specialized, individualized curriculum. Biking provides cyclists with increased community access and social involvement, and it also promotes an active lifestyle and a healthy self esteem. The history of PEAC began with a tragic cycling accident in 1988 that led John Waterman, who was then a public school teacher in Battle Creek, Michigan, to initiate a bike safety program for children with disabilities. A student from the special education classroom was hit by a car while riding his bicycle at night, without a helmet, and was severely injured. It took several years of partnering with other nonprofit organizations before Programs to Educate All Cyclists officially opened in 2004, as “an independent nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities by using cycling for transportation, integrated recreation, fitness, and therapy.” For more information on PEAC and/or this funded summer program, or to donate to PEACE, visit their website at bikeprogram.org or call 734-484-2758.

First Unitarian Church of Toledo 3205 Glendale Ave. Toledo, OH 43614 (across from the medical college entrance)

Bring the whole family! Faith through Knowledge, Reason, and Compassion Welcoming All Children (infants - high school)

We offer Montessori-style Sunday programming for preschool and early elementary school children

For more information: www.uutoledo.org or call (419) 381-6999 Weekdays, 9AM-2PM

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2015 Camp Dates MAKES A GREAT GIFT! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 3 day camp - $150 4 day camp - $210*

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CAMP DATES 1. Wednesday-Friday 6/10-12 2. Tuesday-Friday 6/23-26 3. Monday-Thursday 6/29-7/2 4. Monday-Thursday 7/6-9 5. Monday-Wednesday 7/13-15 6. Monday-Thursday 7/27-30 7. Monday-Wednesday 8/3-5 8. Monday-Thursday 8/10-13 Camp Times 9:30-2pm **Drop off anytime after 9am, pick up by 2:30pm** EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE for all weeks of camp please inquire by phone or email: sbates2561@aol.com All camps will have a mock horseshow on last day. Ask about returning camper and second child discount. Flyers may be downloaded at www.huntersrunhja.com.

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8 Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget Feeding your family organic by Kerrie McLoughlin

Have you ever wished you could feed your family organic foods, but when you check out the price tags you are discouraged? Yeah, me, too. So I decided to figure out some ways to feed my family of seven organic foods on a tight budget. Here’s what I found out:

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Stock Up. When you find a good deal, stock up! It’s easy to freeze certain items while you make jellies, jams, etc. with the rest. Can your own spaghetti sauce, carrots, beets, green beans and more from what you grow yourself (sometimes you have way more than you can eat coming in all at once), get a good deal on at the farmer’s market or find on sale at the natural foods market. Canning is easier than it sounds, and you can find a used pressure cooker or borrow one for a weekend. Simply Canning has a wonderful site with many great resources, then hit YouTube for how-to videos.

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Grow your own organic garden. Sounds hard, doesn’t it? But trust me, if I can do it with my two non-green thumbs, so can you. My husband is usually the gardener in our family but one summer he was traveling and the responsibility fell on me! I found out how easy it is to pull weeds and water tomatoes, carrots and green beans. I finally realized we never bought any weed-killer or pesticides, which meant we basically have an organic garden. Even if you live in an apartment you can grow herbs in a pot, have a patio garden or even consider renting space from a local gardener. Renting space is still cheaper than buying organic fruits and veggies. You can go online to browse garden space for rent.

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strawberries when they can get as low as $1.50/carton in the good old summertime? It’s easy to find out which fruits and vegetables are in season Field to Plate’s site.

6. Buy in bulk. Because you’re not paying for packaging and name brands, some organic basics like cereal, grains and beans are much cheaper when dispensed from a bulk container.

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Bake Your Own. We all need a good carb fix now and then. Rather than pay crazy baked-good prices, find a used bread machine for a steal and make your own. It’s so easy these days to get the dough ready, pop it in the machine and just wait while your house fills up with the intoxicating aroma of baking bread. AllRecipes. com has tons of wonderful bread machine recipes that will impress your friends and family. Likewise, bake your own organic treats (think muffins and granola bars) using organic flour, cocoa, oatmeal, etc. that you find for cheap using my tips above! Kerrie McLoughlin writes about all the fun challenges of parenting five little ones, including feeding them!, at TheKerrieShow.com.

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Coupons and sales, baby! Watch, wait then POUNCE on those items your family loves when they go on sale or when you have a sweet coupon. Head to My Organic Coupons. You’ll find a list of companies you can write to, and ask for coupons for their specific products. Combine coupons with sales for some extreme couponing and you’ll be dancing in the aisles!

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Local Produce. Hit the farmer’s market to help out some local farmers while you save money on organic items. You can also try Local Harvest to search for farms, farmer’s markets, CSA (community supported agriculture) and more.

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Ask the Expert

with Danielle Garcia, owner Branch of Life LLC

Why should women consider placenta encapsulation? There is no vitamin or supplement that can compete with your placenta’s ability to replenish your body after childbirth. Not only is your placenta rich in nutrients such as minerals, protein, iron, and vitamins, it contains your hormones which are completely unique to you. What are the benefits? Placenta pills are commonly referred to as “happy pills” for a reason. They help bring your body back into balance and give you a sense of calm so you can relax and enjoy your new baby. Benefits include increases in your milk production and energy level. Also, they provide replenishment of hormones lost after labor, balancing fluctuating hormones, faster recovery time, decrease in postnatal bleeding, returning the uterus back to a normal state, combating insomnia, and acting as prevention for postpartum depression/baby blues.

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Explain the process of getting the placenta into pill form. The process is simple. When you deliver, I come to the hospital and pick up the placenta, process it and return it back usually within a day or two. Processing a placenta generally includes an inspection, rinse and dehydration. Once fully dehydrated, it gets ground into powder form and put into capsules. I use smaller capsules, so adjusting the dosage is easy. For more information, call 419-260-0374 or visit www.placentaencapsulationtoledo.com.

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Baby & Guide

Perk up expecting parents! We’re talking about everything from circumcision and colic to the baby blues.

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or the parents of baby boys, the decision to circumcise often requires sifting through a myriad of medical, cultural and religious implications. By learning more about the procedure and the controversy surrounding it, parents will be able to make the decision that is best for their son’s future health and happiness.

What is Circumcision?

When males are born, the skin covering the shaft of the penis extends downward forming a double-layer fold called the foreskin. In adult males, it comprises roughly one-third to one-half of all the skin covering the penis. Circumcision is the surgical removal of this skin. Circumcision became popular in the United States in the 1920s and was promoted as a way to curb sexual desires, specifically masturbation, which doctors mistakenly linked to a host of diseases like polio and tuberculosis. The procedure gained momentum through the 1900s, peaking at 79% in the early 2000s, before beginning a gradual decline to the current rate of 56%. Worldwide rates stand at around 30%.

Benefits –vs- Risks

The benefits and risks of circumcision are hotly debated within the medical community. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) the benefits of routine-infant circumcision include a reduction of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the first year of life, a lower risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases for both men and women, and a reduced risk of penile cancer. Researchers who oppose these claims assert that the studies are methodologically flawed. For example, studies linking circumcision with lower rates of STDs were conducted in sub-Sahara Africa among homosexual populations. In the United States where contraction occurs most among homosexual males or through the use of contaminated needles, there was no correlation between STD rates and circumcision. Additionally, doctors point out that both UTIs, easily treated with an antibiotic, and penile cancer are rare. Prevention should focus on proper hygiene and safe sex practices instead of the removal of healthy genital tissue.

The medical risks of circumcision are uncommon and generally shortlived. They include bleeding, infection, and irritation from exposure. More serious risks like damaging the urethra or amputation of the tip of the penis are even less likely and can be greatly reduced by having the procedure performed under the use of a local anesthetic by a trained doctor. Beyond the physical risks, doctors who oppose the procedure assert that circumcision ignores the important physical and sexual functions of the foreskin. For example, the foreskin serves important lubricating functions during sex and reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction disorder. Other doctors cite psychological distress in both infants and adults as a reason to forgo the procedure.

Presently, the AAP states that the benefits outweigh the risks, but not enough to recommend routine infant circumcision. In many other countries, circumcision is viewed as medically unnecessary. The Central Union for Child Welfare in Finland goes so far as to call it a “violation of personal integrity” and ruled it unlawful in 2006.

When Culture and Ethics Collide

Maintaining religious tradition or cultural norms often influence parents’ decisions. Sometimes circumcised fathers do not want their sons to look different than them. Many cite fear of bullying and aesthetic preferences as reasons. Critics point out that this logic is superficial and not sufficient to perform an unnecessary procedure on a child unable to provide consent. Those most vehemently opposed compare circumcision to female genital mutilation. As a parent it is your job to weigh the benefits and risks, consider the cultural implications and ethics, then make the best possible decision for your child.

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rying is a baby’s way of getting our attention for a variety of reasons. When the crying becomes excessive and lasts for longer than three hours a day, however, this may be a sign that you have a colicky baby on your hands. When dealing with colic, mothers suffer just as much as their little ones; calming a seemingly inconsolable infant can be frustrating, and mothers will do anything to soothe symptoms, even if it means staying up all hours of the night. Whether you are new to motherhood or you are already a mother of four, it can be hard to know exactly what to do when colic strikes. Luckily, there are some easy solutions to help ease your baby’s pain and discomfort, and to help bring bliss back into your home!

White noise: Sometimes, all it takes to soothe a colicky infant is a little bit of white noise. The most popular white noise used to relax a baby during colicky periods is the vacuum; however a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the sound of theshower or other household appliances have also been effective.

Massage and swaddle: Some soothing contact can change a baby’s

whole mood. Try massaging them gently, or wrapping them tightly in a blanket to provide a safe, relaxing environment similar to the snug feeling your baby was used to inside the womb. Likewise, holding the baby will provide a similar feeling, and if one position does not work, try shifting to another.

Ease a gassy tummy: Colicky babies tend to swallow air while crying,

which can result in painful gassiness. Try a natural supplement, gripe water or anti-gas drops containing herbs such as ginger, dill or fennel, which settle the stomach and help relax cramping muscles, while also being safe for your baby. Keep an eye on your baby’s diet: Intolerance to certain foods or ingredients may upset your baby and cause tummy troubles as well. If you are breastfeeding, try switching out certain foods from your diet to see how your baby reacts. If your baby is on formula, it may be beneficial to switch to one with different ingredients – just be sure to talk to your baby’s doctor before making any significant dietary changes. Roshan Kaderali was a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Lactation Educator, and is now the founder of Mommy’s Bliss. Working with an FDA-registered current good manufacturing practice laboratory, she developed the first all-natural gripe water for the market in America.

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An unexpected outcome of childbirth By Erin Marsh

Having a baby is an incredibly draining experience for a woman, both physically and emotionally. After childbirth, the body changes rapidly. Hormone levels drop and the body begins to repair itself, whether from a vaginal birth or a caesarean. Add to that the new responsibilities and pressures of having a newborn, plus the exhaustion of little to no sleep, and it’s no surprise that many women experience negative emotions after the joyous birth of a baby. People often confuse the “baby blues” with postpartum depression, even using the two terms interchangeably. The baby blues are the least severe form of postpartum depression (PPD) and typically only last a few days to a week or two. Some of the signs and symptoms include inexplicable sadness, mood swings, anxiety, impatience, irritability, weepiness, poor concentration, and trouble sleeping (even when baby is sleeping). Postpartum depression, on the other hand, persists over time and includes more intense symptoms: insomnia, loss of appetite, fierce irritability/anger, extreme exhaustion, loss of interest in things that previously brought joy, severe mood swings, feelings of shame or guilt, with-

What to expect during pregnancy by Erin Marsh

First Trimester: Weeks 1-13 What to expect: Each woman’s pregnancy is markedly different, so the first trimester of pregnancy will vary, but because the first trimester is a time of rapid growth and extreme hormonal changes, many women experience nausea and fatigue. If this is your second pregnancy, Dr. Bob DeRosa, MD with Sunforest OB-GYN, advises, “The second pregnancy is harder than the first because you already have a kid. The first pregnancy is all about you; if you’re tired, you can go home and rest. You can’t do that with number two because your focus is on the first child.” Some common signs of early pregnancy include breast tenderness, hormonal shifts, change in frequency and/or color of urination, light implantation bleeding/ cramping, nausea/vomiting, and strong food aversions. Dr. DeRosa adds, “And cravings--strange cravings.” Baby’s development: The fertilized egg grows into a microscopic ball of cells (blastocyst), which implants on the wall of the uterus (this implantation can sometimes cause light bleeding and/or cramping). The third through eighth weeks of growth are called the “embryonic stage,” and the embryo develops most major organs. By the ninth week, the embryo becomes a fetus and is a little more than one inch. The first trimester is a time of rapid growth and amazing development; the embryo starts out looking like a tiny speck, then a tadpole with a tail, and finally the fetus begins to look more human.

Common complaints: Dr. DeRosa explains that, for many women, “the first trimester is the worst.” Women go from feeling normal to nauseous and exhausted, among other things, and it’s a difficult adjustment for many. Other common complaints include light bleeding (about 25% of women experience this), breast tenderness, constipation or diarrhea, frequent urination, headaches, heartburn, discharge, weight gain, and moodiness. Positives: While many women are too tired/nauseous/hormonal to enjoy the first trimester, one of the positives is that you can continue most activities with little to no changes. Second Trimester: Weeks 14-26 What to expect: Theoretically, morning sickness and pregnancy exhaustion should subside around the start of the second trimester, but many women experience these common symptoms well into their second trimester. However, overall, women seem to classify the second trimester as the “easiest” of the trimesters. This is also the trimester when you can find out the sex of your baby (if you so desire), which is usually around week 20, give or take a couple weeks. Baby’s development: During the second trimester, the fetus works on gaining weight and increasing in size. For women experiencing their first pregnancy, they may begin to feel the baby’s movements between weeks 18-22; women who have been pregnant before may feel the kicks slightly sooner, around 16 weeks.

drawal from family and friends, and difficulty bonding with baby. I know from experience that the signs and symptoms of baby blues/PPD don’t always neatly fit into one category. After the birth of my first child, I experienced the baby blues, but my symptoms did not improve in a couple of weeks as expected. Thankfully, I had no trouble bonding with my son, but my uncontrollable mood swings, fits of crying, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, and general sadness were overwhelming. My OB/GYN prescribed me a low-dose antidepressant, assuring me it was safe while nursing, but I was hesitant to take it nonetheless. I worked on improving my mood the best way I knew how: I started exercising again, continued healthy eating, and enlisted the help of my husband with nighttime feedings so that I wasn’t waking every 2 hours all night, every night. It took a couple of additional months, but finally my mood stabilized. For me, I know it was a combination of hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and stress over being a first-time mom. I’m hoping that after the birth of my second, I won’t encounter the same issues, but at least this time I know that the mild depression will subside over time.

Common complaints: In addition to or in lieu of the common complaints of the first trimester, women may experience lower back pain, hip discomfort, round ligament pain, breast enlargement, congestion and/or nose bleeds, hair growth, acne, stretch marks, and spider or varicose veins. Positives: Dr. DeRosa refers to this trimester as the “honeymoon.” He expounds, “You have more energy, your sex drive is back, you can eat again because you’re not nauseous and vomiting, and you get that pregnancy ‘glow.’” This is the trimester many pregnant women enjoy the most. Energy levels are typically up, morning sickness usually subsides, and your growing belly hasn’t yet become too uncomfortable or cumbersome. Third Trimester: Weeks 27-40 What to expect: The third trimester is a challenging one. You’re huge, physically limited, and exhausted. The most simple tasks, such as putting on shoes, become painful undertakings that leave you short of breath. Your appetite may still be normal, but there’s no room left in your torso for your stomach, so you can only eat small amounts (or suffer the wrath of heartburn/reflux). No bedtime position is truly comfortable, so sleep is fitful. The third trimester is just generally miserable. I know some women run marathons in their third trimester, but they must secretly be superheroes. Dr. DeRosa elaborates, “Around weeks 34-36, those first trimester symptoms can return-nausea and exhaustion--and they just want a baby. Many first-time moms also experience a lot of anxiety concerning childbirth.”

Baby’s development: Dr. DeRosa calls this stage the “fattening up time.” The fetus grows larger and the organs mature during this final trimester. The baby moves frequently during this stage, although as the due date nears, s/he will have less space to move around and usually settles in a head-down position, which can cause some pressure/discomfort. While a woman’s “due date” marks the end of the 40th week, a baby is considered full-term when born between weeks 37-42. Common complaints: The issues experienced during the first and/or second trimester may continue into the third trimester, and some additional discomforts may also surface. Braxton Hicks contractions (mild contractions that prepare your body for delivery) are fairly common during the third trimester. They can be uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful, but they normally don’t last too long. As your due date nears, you may also experience some nipple leakage (a yellowish liquid called colostrum). Other common complaints include hemorrhoids, shortness of breath, swelling, and a general feeling of discomfort. Positives: This is the home stretch. If you have had an absolutely miserable pregnancy, you are almost to the end. Whether your pregnancy was painful or easy, you’re about to meet your new baby, and that’s what makes the journey of pregnancy bearable. Also, since you’re noticeably pregnant by this stage, you may get a little extra pampering...even if it’s just that strangers open doors or help you with your groceries. If this is your second (or third or fourth) pregnancy, you can also expect the birth process to be a little easier, according to Dr. DeRosa. If nothing else, “you know what to expect.”

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What NOT to say to a pregnant woman by Erin Marsh

There’s something about pregnancy that strips friends, family members, and strangers of their societal niceties. Strangers will ask to touch your belly, friends will compare your belly size to theirs (and yours will always be SO MUCH BIGGER), and family suddenly has more unsolicited advice than you thought was possible. Here are some of the cringe-worthy remarks my friends and I heard during our pregnancies.

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While this observation may be true for many new mothers, we hate to be reminded of this likely possibility. Parenthood is frightening enough without the frequent admonition that sleep will forsake us once the baby is born (if it hasn’t already during pregnancy). Plus, we all wistfully hope that our child will miraculously sleep through the night after only a few weeks. Don’t burst that bubble.

Pregnancy is emotionally and physically draining, and sometimes we need to indulge to keep our sanity. There are so many common items we renounce during pregnancy, and if we occasionally satisfy a craving for a piece of sushi or a sip of coffee or a rigorous workout, then the last thing we want to hear is condemnation from an observer.

“Are you going to deliver naturally?”

“You’re huge!”

I’m not making this up; this was actually said to a friend of mine--a beautiful, thin, pregnant friend of mine. Similarly, I was warned in the early stages of my pregnancy that “You better hope you’re not having a girl because you’re going to carry the weight EVERYWHERE.” We have all heard these old wives tales, so even an innocent prediction of a baby girl can send us spiraling into self-loathing.

“You know, you shouldn’t eat/drink/exercise that way while you’re pregnant.”

This is often a loaded question, depending on who is asking. Some moms judge others for not choosing an epidural, while others imply that women who succumb to medical interventions are weak. Some women create and closely follow a birth plan; others encounter medical emergencies that negate the best of intentions. Instead, people should focus on babies being born healthy and safe, not how they are delivered.

Erin Schoen Marsh, writer and yoga teacher, resides in Sylvania and is the mother of Dexter, 2, and she is expecting a new bundle of joy this summer.

Hometown Heroes by Erin Marsh These local dads are heroes in the community. When they take off their uniform.. or should we say cape, they are heroes at home. These three local families were tipped to us by our readers by exemplifying those who do “double duty.”

George Rhea Air Force

Family: Wife Ashley Glinka, married 4 years; kids Annabella Rhea, 1, and Taylor Scutaru, 21; granddaughter Aurora, 6 months How does your military job compare to parenting? I’m a master sergeant, so it’s actually a lot like parenting. I’m in charge of a bunch of younger guys in their mid-20s, and you’re constantly mentoring, guiding, and shaping their futures, as well as [implementing] the occasional, unfortunate disciplinary action. So it’s very much like parenting.

Mike Eck

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How has becoming a dad changed your approach to your job? I’ve been a dad for a long time because I have a 20 year old as well, so being a parent has made me more aware of what other families could be going through, the things that their families have to deal with, like budget concerns and finding childcare.

How do you respond to being called a “hero dad”? You just say “thank you” and you appreciate it. In society right now, so many people frown on military action, so when you have someone who appreciates the sacrifices you make, you stay very humble about it. How often are you away from your family? Right now, at least once a month, and it can be up to weeks away from my family. If I deploy, it would be for 6 months. What is it like for you to be home with Annabella while George is deployed? Ashley: I’m used to being on my own because it’s how everything has always been, even when we were dating. I was a DHS agent in federal law enforcement when we met, so I was familiar with the military schedule. Family is close by, and that makes it easier.

Family: Wife Cheryl, married 8 years; kids Kassidy 6, Michael 3, baby due in July How do you feel about risking your life for others? Mike: It takes a special kind of person--a unique kind of person--but the feeling you get from helping people, there’s no better adrenaline rush knowing you made someone’s day better. I was in the military for years before I became a firefighter, so I know there are more than enough ways to run into danger. What do you think about your husband putting himself in danger for the sake of others? Cheryl: As crazy as it sounds, it’s exciting to know that someone is brave enough to do it. He is braver than most people to do one or the other--military or firefighter--and he did both. It makes me proud. Which of your husband’s traits do you hope your children pick up? Cheryl: To know that they can do whatever they want to do, just to know not to give up. Mike has wanted to be a firefighter forever, and I’ve known him for 15 years. He never gave up on his dream, and I hope our kids have that determination. How has becoming a father affected your approach to your job? Mike: It definitely changes things because responding to calls with kids hits home. You want to be careful because you want to get back to your family. What is one value you hope to pass down to your kids? Mike: Always be polite no matter who you meet; I always try to teach them manners.

Family: Wife Victoria, married 20 years; kids Zachary, 20, Ryan, 12, and Bradley, 9 How has becoming a father changed your approach to your job? Becoming a father City of Sylvania Police Sergeant changes you in many ways. I have the unique opportunity to use what I learn as a father to help guide both kids and parents in our community. I am currently assigned to the Community Affairs Division, which provides services in the schools and focuses on work with kids and parents in our community when they are dealing with challenging circumstances. How does police work compare to parenting? Police work is very similar to parenting. As a parent, whether we realize it or not, we are guiding our children daily by the things we say and, maybe more importantly, by the choices we make. The goal should be to model appropriate behavior that will help our kids develop into good people that become productive and caring adults. As a police officer, we are providing service to our community by trying to make a difference and helping those in need. We also try to model appropriate behaviors to help the people we serve each day to live a safe and productive life. How do you respond to being called a “hero dad”? I do not think of myself as a hero dad. I am a blessed man with three wonderful children. I have the privilege of serving the Sylvania community and the unique opportunity to try to make a difference by helping those in need. There are many other people in this world that I would describe as a hero.

Justin Music

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Over The River & Down The Highway

Great food & good times await you in Bowling Green

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by Karen L. Zickes

Sam B’s Restaurant

163 S. Main St. Bowling Green, OH 419-353-2277 Sun-Thur: 11am-10pm (Sunday brunch 11am-2pm) Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm sambs.com I don’t mind living in Toledo. But let’s face it, after the winter we had, even just a 20 minute jaunt down Interstate 75 South can give you a fresh perspective and leave you feeling like really did “get out.� Who am I kidding? Anywhere beyond my driveway this winter felt like a nice adventure. I can say with 100 percent certainty that the kids and I were absolutely stir crazy by the end of the winter and our Saturday night escapade in our Sienna Sleigh to Bowling Green was quite refreshing and just what the doctor ordered.

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I have long heard that BG has some tasty dining establishments. Suffice it to say, we found another little Ohio gem. Sam B’s has been owned by Jim Ferrell since the beginning; currently located in the heart of downtown Bowling Green on Main Street. Downtown was hopping and the kids and I really hope to return and meander in and out of the shops when we have more time. While speaking with manager Sandy Daum, she rattled off several places she said we needed to stop in next time

we’re in Bowling Green. Daum began as a server with Sam B’s in 1988 and has been a manager for many years. “I can’t rave enough about the place,� she said. “The beauty of it being a family business is that people care,� she added. “A lot of us have been here a long time.� I’ll get to the scrumptious food in a moment, but I first want to talk about the fun atmosphere at Sam B’s. For starters, my teen daughter was quick to point out the Indy-Rock type music they played in the background. We chose the bar dining area, but there is a quieter dining room as well. With my daughter’s interest in art these days, she (and I) loved that throughout the restaurant, various works by local artists were on display. “We love it. Every three to four months we switch it out,� Daum said. My daughter was curious about having art work on display/ for sale and our friendly waitress, the rocket scientist, (for real) gave us lots of information on the Prizm Creative Community. All art is available for purchase.

The “from scratch� shines through in everything

“Everything is from scratch� is music to this foodie’s ears. Sam B’s skimps on nothing, and makes just about everything in house, right down to the mixed berry ice cream. They are known for great seafood, but offer a bit of everything on the almost overwhelming menu.

For the little ones 10 and under they offer meals for $5.95 and they include a drink as well as ice cream or chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Our delightful waitress let my middle one slide by on the kids’ menu and he really enjoyed their pasta with marinara and bread and butter. My youngest tried their macaroni and cheese with applesauce. He opted for the ice cream because our waitress let us know she couldn’t absolutely guarantee the cookie dough hadn’t been near nuts. She was on that before I could even ask! I love it when people realize how important it is for food allergies to be taken seriously. I absolutely loved the chicken diplomat and scrumptious mashed potatoes. I just had to try it because I don’t recall ever seeing that on a menu, and I LOVE crab. It certainly was a winner. My daughter attempted the club sandwich but had to share a little with her brothers because it was quite large. The menu literally covers subs, sandwiches, burgers and moves on to various chicken, beef, and pasta dishes. “Our steaks are cut for us. We cut our filets in house,� Daum said. I also heard the eggplant parmesan is the

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Kid friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Anytime Noise level: Moderate Bathroom amenities: Changing Station High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes, as well as a variety of juice Kids’ Menu? Yes, and dessert and drink are included Allergies: They do not use peanut oil and very few nuts are used in anything they prepare. Let the waitress know in advance if you need the grills wiped down etc. They are happy to accommodate special needs. owner’s mother’s recipe. Oh my, that is one of my favorites. It appears we’ll be heading over the river and down the highway once again before too long. Bottom Line: Do yourself a favor. Venture out of town just a bit and experience something new and a change of scenery. Sam B’s in Bowling Green is great for a date night, or a family night out. You’ll find a nice atmosphere, even better food, and friendly service. While in the heart of downtown, plan for extra time to walk Main Street and enjoy the other shops as well. 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

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A steady drum beat, a 10-foot oar and a dozen paddlers simultaneously carving through a body of water are all things the Maumee River shares with ancient China. Originating 2,500 years ago, dragon boat racing has turned history and legend into worldwide competitive sport. Toledo's Dragon Boat Summer Learning Festival pits local teams in a 400 meter dash. The Festival will also have traditional Chinese performances and family activities. Organizers expect 700 paddle team participants and between 5,000 and 10,000 spectators. Hosted by Partners in Education. Saturday, June 20. International Park, East Bank of the Maumee River. toledodragonboat.org Free

2 TUESDAY Family Center Activities: Landscape Reflections - Create a beautiful landscape inspired by the exhibition Earthly Beauty using oil pastels and watercolors. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Through June 4. 10am-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art: Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

4 THURSDAY Superhero Training Day - Perfect your skills and become a certified Superhero during this specially designed training camp for ages 8-10. Registration required. 10-11am. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

5 FRIDAY Family Movie Night - Enjoy a screening of one of the most popular movies of the year, Paddington. 7pm. Calvary Church inside the former Maumee 18 Theater, 1360 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-2171. Free The Dynamic Earth - Students will travel from Venus to beneath the Earth’s seas to understand why the Earth is capable of supporting life, and how that life, from plankton to people, interacts with that very same Carbon Cycle. Fridays through June 26. 8:30pm. $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors, and UT community members (children under 4 are free). University of Toledo: Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo

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test. 11am-3pm. Pearson Park, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free OWE Festival 2015 - The festival includes official events like house tours, The King Wamba Parade and a juried art fair as well as front yard grill-outs, brunches, porch musicians, street performers, face painting, parties,and curbside local artists. Also on June 7. Toledo Old West End Neighborhood. toledooldwestend.com/owe-festival

7 SUNDAY Try-It! Archery - Come learn how to shoot a bow or practice your marksmanship with beginner-friendly instruction and practice time. Participants must use the park’s equipment. For ages 8-17. Registration required. 2-3:30pm. $3. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

8 MONDAY Super Science a Journey Into Space - Join former NASA Education Specialist, Reed Steele, as he leads a space adventure through the universe using experiments, demonstrations and hands-on audience participation activities. Registration required. 10:30-11:15am & 2-3pm. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

9 TUESDAY Dog Lovers! - Do you love dogs? Come play dog breed trivia, make doggie toys and learn interesting facts about canine companions. For ages 7-12. Registration required. 11am-1pm. $25. Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. 419-891-0705. toledohumane.org

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

10 WEDNESDAY Steven’s Puppets Presents “Beauty and the Beast” - Humor and artistic staging combine to make this a truly memorable marionette production. These wooden marionettes have been entertaining children and adults alike for over 70 years. 1:302:30pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org Free

12 FRIDAY Wild Fridays!: Explore the Rapids Wade the rapids and turn over rocks to discover what aquatic life lives below. Register for one or all programs in this new series for adults and families with schoolaged children. 7-8:30pm. $2. Sidecut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

13 SATURDAY Play Time Exhibition Celebration The celebration of the museum’s summer exhibition, Play Time, will take over the campus and close down Monroe Street. Enjoy a live spectacle by Redmoon Theater of Chicago, featuring their Drum Crane Tower, a 30-foot tall musical structure with three performance tiers and mounted drums for 8 percussionists. 6-10pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

14 SUNDAY Sunday Family Film Club: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T” - Inspired by current exhibitions at the museum, enjoy a screening of The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T, a 1953 live-action film written by Dr. Seuss, as protagonist Bart trapped in a fantastical musical dream. Noon-3:45pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

16 TUESDAY Dairy Days - Celebrate National Dairy Month with dairy-themed demonstrations and activities. Guests will learn about the role dairy plays in present-day life and in the lives of the early pioneers. Visitors can help make butter, ice-cream, biscuits and watch cream separating demonstrations as well as other activities scheduled throughout the week. Through June 21. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, noon4pm Sunday. $16/adults, $10/students (kids free on Sunday). Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org Nature’s Nursery - Learn how Nature’s Nursery rehabilitates and cares for injured, ailing and orphaned wildlife. You will even get to make a few new animal friends. Will they have fur, feathers, or scales? Registration required. 6:30-7:30pm. Waterville Branch, 800 Michigan Ave, Waterville. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free Wee Workshop: Beetle Mania! Learn how beetles live and find food and shelter in the parks. Wee Workshop is a hands-on nature experience designed to cultivate children’s love for the outdoors with a craft, story time and a nature walk. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Registration required. 10am-noon. $4/metropark members, $5/non-members. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave.

19 FRIDAY Friday Night Family Cruise - Enjoy a 2 hour up river cruise to see beautiful homes, wildlife and marinas. Bring your own picnic. Reservations required. Fridays through August 14. 6-8pm. $15/adults, $7/kids under 12. Jefferson Dock in Promenade Park. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com/pubrides.asp

20 SATURDAY Oak Grove School Open House - The Marm at Oak Grove School taught eight grade levels in the same room without computers or white boards. In the 1890s, she used slates, chalkboards and McGuffey readers. Stop by the restored school and experience education in an electronic free environment. 11am-2pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Partners in Education Dragon Boat Summer Learning Festival - Summer Learning Day (June 20) is a national advocacy day recognized to spread awareness about the importance of summer learning for the nation’s youth. The festival will serve as a showcase for summer learning programs. International Park in Downtown Toledo. 419-242-2212. toledodragonboat.org

22 MONDAY Reptiles On Wheels - Learn the truth about some of the most misunderstood animals on Earth from herpetologist, Gary Hune, as he explains why they are so important to the environment. You will even have the opportunity to meet some of the animals up close. 2-3pm. Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-259-5280. toledolibrary.org Free

23 TUESDAY WWE Smack down - Witness the fallout when SMACKDOWN is broadcast to the world from the Huntington Center. See intercontinental champion Daniel Bryan, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dolph Ziggler, Kane, Bad News Barrett, Sheamus and more. Lineup subject to change. 7pm. $15-$100. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

25 THURSDAY Visiting Artist in the Family Center - Meet local artist Chelsea Younkman and see how she creates her large-scale portraits and drawings. 6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

26 FRIDAY 2015 Crosby Festival of The Arts Celebrating its 50th year, the festival features over 200 artists in a variety of mediums from jewelry and textiles to photography and ceramics. 6-10pm Friday (preview gala), 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

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A sandy shindig Friday, 6.26 & Saturday, 6.27 / The Town Center at Levis Commons

You don’t have to go to the beach to play in the sand, only as far as Perrysburg. With sand sculptures, side walk chalk murals, a community sandbox and more Levis Commons’, Sand-Tastic!, aims to bring the beach to Northwest Ohio. The two-day event will feature four 8-ton sand sculptures and two 8-foot chalk murals. The event is not only for art but also for play. Children can experience a community sandbox, water tables with squirt guns, and an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course. There is also a chance for learning through free sand sculpting lessons. Noon-8pm Friday and Saturday, June 26 & 27. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com. Free —SH

CONTINUED FROM P. 25 Make U Fair - Stop by the library for some maker-fun with a variety of activities and presentations. Learn to create frosting roses, design 3-D printable objects, build with LEGOs, deconstruct appliances, learn about comic book creation and more. No expertise necessary. Check with the branch for a detailed schedule of activities. Also on Saturday. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free

27 SATURDAY MetroBark Festival - Plan a fun day with your pooch at Planned Pethood’s 12th annual canine festival with entertainment, food, rescue/adoption groups and vendor booths. Dogs are welcome at this event. There will be tail waggin’ fun for all ages. 9:30am-1:30pm. Swan Creek Preserve, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-826-3499. plannedpethood.org

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Homework Helper, Do you want to improve your grades and be successful in school? Homework Helper is here through the end of May to help you with your school assignments. For first-sixth grade students. Visit website for other locations and dates. 4-6pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

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Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Meeting, Moms and other caregivers meet at this special weekly group with family activities and discussion topics. Reliable childcare provided. 9:45-11:15am. McCord Rd. Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. motherscenter.net

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Storytime, An inclusive storytime with books, rhymes and music. 9:30-10:30am. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee

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