Toledo Parent July 2015

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One dad goes on a big adventure

Bucket list p21

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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 24 • Issue 7 July 2015

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Favorites Our readers pick Toledo's best bets

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On the cover Madison, 7, and Connor Radkov, 10, Sylvania

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[departments] community snapshots

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TAP favorites

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new kids on the block

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what’s briefly happening

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tweens

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exceptional families 10 calendar 25

compiled by Marisa Rubin & Chloe Rothschild

marketplace 27

[commentary] diary of a dad

The Greatest Adventure in the World

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The Baking Moms

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Suzie Miller & Lizann Anderson

by Nadine Hariri

food fight

New York Style Pizza Hits It Out Of The Park

Downtown pizzeria always ready for the home team

When Daddy Travels

See how Kerrie McLoughlin deals with dad not being home. She’s got ideas on how to make it work and have fun while doing it!

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We know school is almost out for summer but now is the time to get in our August Back to School Guide!

Roundup of Local Facebook Parent Groups Check out our list of local Facebook groups dedicated to parenting, reminding you that you’re not alone when it comes to parenting woes.

insight on the latest debate on circumcision, postpartum blues and what you can expect when you’re expecting!

Baby & Guide

FAIR Recruit potential students in person!

Rerserve your booth today for our Back to School Fair Sat. August 15

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GUIDE

Lela Davidson finds the humorous side of how summers have changed since having children. Virgin margarita anyone?

Our Baby & Maternity Guide gives

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Summer has arrived, which means more time for making memories with family.. and bored kids that need to fill up free time. We’ve got you covered!

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When they are in pre-school they are eager to participate in all of the singing and games and may resist quiet time. At home they rarely want to take a nap. They always want to be the king or queen, front and center, and are not happy in the back row.

If there are other children in the family, the Leo will want to “take charge” of entertaining them and playing school with them. They are good students and require a lot of praise in the class room. They have musical talent and enjoy performing. Fame and fortune are in their stars.

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Tiffany, who likes to be called Tia, tells us that those who know her best would describe her as caring, kind, respectful, funny and curious.

She believes her strengths are that she is “thoughtful, has a good imagination, and is creative and empathetic.” Tia admits she can be a lazy teenager at times and isn’t into the outdoors. She describes herself as an introvert who likes to stay at home. Tia would love a forever family that can understand her and help her as she transitions into adulthood.

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A good student, Dexter tests in the average to above average range in intelligence. Dexter enjoys playing team and individual sports, which are great outlets for him to have fun, expend energy in positive ways, and interact with peers and build social skills – all of which boost his self-esteem. Other favorite ways for Dexter to spend time are creating with Legos, playing video games, and reading. Dexter will need a family who can provide strong support systems of friends, family, and community resources.

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Cupcake Nursing Pads

SoapSox Stuffed Animals Not all kids like to take a bath.

Make it easier with SoapSox, an adorable new line of plush friends that transform bath time for kids. It takes kids from playtime to bath time in a matter of seconds with a cuddly they can actually take in the tub. You just add soap and scrub!

New moms have plenty to worry about, leakage while breastfeeding shouldn’t be one of them. Cake Maternity’s newest arrival, CupCake Nursing Pads, are customized to manage light, medium and heavy milk flow absorption. Nursing moms can enjoy peace of mind with these non disposable and ultra-soft organic wicking cotton pads.

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Earth Mama Products

This postpartum product line is extensive and dedicated to ensuring mom’s postpartum recovery goes smoothly. During the third trimester, parents-to-be focus on checking off their to-do list, but what about mom and her post-birth recovery? Melinda Olson, founder of Earth, nurse and herbalist, uses purely herbal blends. The Natural Nipple Butter soothes breastfeeding moms and can moisturize any part of the body.

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Raining Babies

Owner Sara Young would like her’s to be known as the business where you can shop for accessories for newborns or adults. Raining Babies is run out of her home and she sets up booths at local festivals during the summer and fall, toting ties for men and hair accessories for women. Also, her suspenders, diaper covers, skirts, infinity scarves and applique shirts keep parents and kiddos looking dapper!

Massage Green Spa (5333 Monroe St., Suite 36) opened in mid-April, debuting the first of three Toledo locations, with 25-30 additional spas planned throughout Northwest and Central Ohio. Massage Green Spa offers massages, infrared sauna services and several wellness plans available for members. Burn up to 300600 calories in one 40-minute full spectrum infrared sauna session for only $10.95.

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Playground World (7965 W. Central Ave.) has re-opened at a new location, ending a five-year absence from Toledo’s market since the Maumee location closed in 2010. The new PlayGround World location offers an increased supply of PlaySets, including a variety of redwood styles, Swing Sets, Basketball goals and accessories, spring free trampolines and much more, made by trusted names in the industry.

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K-2 winners

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9th - 12th winners

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Venner McCormick Essay Contest

No More Landfills The Republic Services recycling trucks are getting a facelift, decorated by Jordan Huynh’s creativity and passion for making the earth a cleaner place. Jordan’s “Keep the Earth Clean” artwork was chosen to adorn the side of recycling trucks in Toledo. His colorful design, inspired by his desire to eradicate landfills, shows a blue recycling bin, happy to collect all the recyclables. Jordan’s design was chosen out of 300 entries by Toledo Public School students from kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition to having his artwork featured on Republic Services trucks, Jordan also received an iPad mini and a one year family membership to the Toledo Zoo.

Over 1,000 area K-12 grade students participated in this year’s Venner McCormick Essay Contest. Students answered the question, “If you had three wishes, what would they be?” for a chance to earn up to $200. For the last 19 years, this essay contest has honored the lives of Ruth Blank Venner and Mary Jane Blank McCormick. Venner served as President of the Friends of the Library (FOL) non-profit organization that supports development and programming for Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Venner’s sister, Mary Jane Blank McCormick, was added to the essay contest and FOL Memorial Project in 2010.

Leon Blank, brother of Venner and McCormick began this contest and memorial project as a way to honor his sisters, as well as to promote reading among youth. This year’s winning essays run the gamut of fiction and nonfiction. The wishes range from whimsical to tear jerking, requesting the ability to fly, silence, invisibility, college education, money for foster homes, magical pencils that can write anything, the ability to eat and not gain weight, and money trees.

K-2 Grade Winners 6– 8 Grade Winners First Place- Sophia Meier First Place- Catie Dangler Second Place- Jonah Czerniaswki Second Place- Bryce Ruddock Third Place- Drew Young Third Place- Delaney Rimer 3- 5 Grade Winners First Place- Brendan Moloney Second Place- Ra’Shaun Seaberry Third Place- Bryan Li

9– 12 Grade Winners First Place- Kate Cherry Second Place- Taylor Lonas Third Place- Jenna Schilling

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This chess set was designed by artist, Katie Zorn, and manufactured in Germany from 1982-1999. See this set and many more in the Play Time exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art.

Summer Play Time Calling all Grandmasters, International Masters, FIDE Masters, Candidate Masters, chess clubs, and chess enthusiasts. The Toledo Museum of Art is offering the perfect hang out for chess players, and those interested in the game, to come and face off against each other.

The Cloister Gallery will transform into a chess playground, open to anyone who wants to play or watch and learn. The Museum will provide the sets; however, you can also bring your own and you can also see various chess boards from the World Chess Hall of Fame collection on display in the Play Time exhibit. If you are part of a chess club, feel free to make the Museum your summer gathering place.

Chess exhibitions will be held every Friday from 4-8pm through September 4 in the Cloister Gallery at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe Street. These events are free and open to the public. programs@toledeomuseum.org, 419-255-8000

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by Erin Marsh

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.

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The Sight Center has opened a new retail space, The Shop, that features items that “support independence for individuals who are blind, visually impaired or hearing impaired.” The Shop is configured like an apartment, with a living room, office, laundry, kitchen, and bedroom, and contains items that are frequently used by those with visual or hearing impairments. Each room has some sort of talking, flashing, or vibrating alarm. Dani Moran, Interim Program Director, jokes, “If we laugh too hard, we set off one of the alarms! There’s a lot of laughter here.”

According to Moran, the Sight Center decided to open a retail space to “help our clients achieve the goal of being independent and to make it more easily accessible for them to get ideas, check things out, and buy needed items.” Moran further explains, “We have chosen items that are durable and have a proven track record.” The Shop expects to have a working website within the next few months that will provide online shopping opportunities as well, but she says the boon of visiting the store is the ability to touch and test the items before buying them. The Shop also has a return policy, so if customers buy an item and decide it’s not for them, they can easily return or exchange the product.

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Some of the products available for the blind/visually impaired include several talking products--scales, clocks, thermometers, blood pressure cuffs--large print phones, high-contrast phones, writing guides, highcontrast computers (for those with low vision), and computers that can read aloud everything on the page for the blind. There is also a wide selection of magnifiers, in all different strengths, in the high, medium, and low price range. For the deaf, The Shop sells, among other items, alarms and phones that flash or vibrate, doorbells and smoke detectors that flash, and a phone with captioning.

8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Low Vision Clinics available through direct referral and are appointment only.

The Shop at The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio, 1002 Garden Lake Pkwy, Toledo. 419.720.3937. SightCenterToledo.org.

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The votes have been tallied and the winners are in. We asked readers to cast their vote for the best of the best in all things local.

From children’s entertainment to culinary favorites— see who reigns supreme.

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MAUMEE 4359 Keystone Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 419.887.1247

SYLVANIA 6407 Monroe Street Sylvania, OH 43560 419.882.1017

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Sylvania Playland

3620 Centennial Rd, Sylvania 419-517-9094 sylvaniaplayland.com

Runner Up: Hero’s

BDAY Cake

Wixey Bakery

2017 Glendale Ave 419-382-6684 wixeysbakery.com

Runner Up: Eston’s

Entertainer

Laurel’s Princess Parties

Decoration Place Party City

4962 Monroe St 419-475-8488 partycity.com

Runner Up: She’s Crafty

419-349-0850 laurelsprincessparties.com

Family Photographer

Runner Up: Andrew

1049 Heritage Cove, Oregon 419-205-0252 nicoleslovak.wix.com

Martin Magic

Nicole Slovak Photography

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Favorite Places and Spaces

Winterfun

Imagination Station

1 Discovery Way 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

Runner Up: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Place to Read

Tween Activity

325 N Michigan St 419-259-5200

5001 Monroe St 419-472-2324 ravemotionpictures.com

Rave Motion Pictures

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

Runner Up: Ohio Skate

toledolibrary.org

Runner Up: Sylvania Branch Library

Rainy Day Activity

Bowling Alley

Forest View Lanes

Place to Worship

Imagination Station

1 Discovery Way 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

2345 W Dean Rd, Temperance, MI 734-847-4915 forestviewlanes.com

Cedar Creek Church

29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg 419-661-8661 cedarcreek.tv

Runner Up: Timbers Bowling Lanes

Runner Up: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Garden/Nature Center

Toledo Botanical Gardens

Fair/Festival

5403 Elmer Dr 419-536-5566 toledogarden.org

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

Runner Up: 577 Foundation

Runner Up: German American Festival

Date Night Museum

Mancy’s Bluewater Grille

2445 Monroe St 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

Runner Up: Bar 145

Toledo Museum of Art

Picnic

Wildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W Central Ave 419-270-7500 metroparkstoledo.com

461 W Dussel Dr, Maumee 419-724-2583 mancys.com

Runner Up:

Imagination Station

Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

Volunteer

Toledo Area Humane Society 1920 Indian Wood Cir, Maumee 419-891-0705 toledohumane.org

Runner Up: Cherry Street Mission

Day Trip Spot Cedar Point

1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky 419-627-2350 cedarpoint.com

Runner Up: Sauder Village

Animal Encounter Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org

Runner Up: African Safari Wildlife Park

Local Toy Store

Learning Express Toys

5577 Monroe St, Sylvania 419-885-3959 learningexpress.com Learning Express is more than just a toy store - it’s a family-centered, hands-on playtime experience. With a large variety of quality toys and games, the store frequently demos different products, providing opportunities to play and grow every time you visit.

Learning Express offers free gift wrapping, complimentary personalization, and a Birthday Box gift registration, all to make your experience enjoyable and hassle-free.

Come visit this “Neighborhood Toy Store” for professionalism, interaction, and fun.

Runner Up: Toys R Us

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Delicious Eats

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Hunter’s Run Farm THANK YOU for voting us as your favorite place for Horseback Riding Lessons!

6801 W Central Ave 419-491-1104 cakeinacup.com

Runner Up: Wixey Bakery

Family Friendly Restaurant

Ice Cream Shop

Ralphie's Sports Eatery

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt

Runner Up: Frickers’

Runner Up: Mr. Freeze

3005 Navarre Ave, Oregon 419-693-2500 ralphies.com

5655 Secor Rd; 5908 W Sylvania Ave 419-474-8861; 419-882-1118 handelsicecream.com

Kid Friendly Coffee Shop

Frozen Yogurt Shop

2499 Collingwood Blvd 419-720-5820 blackkitecoffee.com

Regency Plaza, 6710 W Central Ave 419-725-5558 koalaberry.com

Black Kite Coffee and Pies

Runner Up: Plate 21

Koala Berry

Runner Up: Apricato

Call for 2015 Camp Dates and Info

734.856.2404 9241 Secor Rd. Temperance, MI

Local Pizza Place

Place Where Kids Eat Free

Multple locations marcos.com

19 N St Clair St #1 419-244-9464 frickers.com

Marco’s Pizza

Runner Up: Vito’s Pizza and Subs

Fricker’s Wings Sports Bar

Runner Up: Ralphie’s Sports Eatery

Natural Food Store

Health Foods by Claudia 3904 Secor Rd 419-474-2400 healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

Runner Up: Bassett's Health Foods

Dr. Nick Dumas Chiropractic Physician

Healthy Fast Food

Balance Pan-Asian Grill

Thank you for voting us BEST CHIROPRACTOR 419-474-6500 4210 Sylvania St., Suite 102, Toledo, OH

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5860 W Central Ave 419-578-7777 balancegrill.com Treat yourself to deliciously healthy pan-Asian cuisine at the trendy Balance Grille. Offering an array of fresh tacos, salads, curries, veggies, snacks, and bowls, Balance has options for everyone, including vegan and gluten-free diners. Enjoy a Bubbletea or their signature sauces while relaxing in the bright atmosphere. You can even order online with their new app! Open every day 11am-9pm.

Runner Up: Magic Wok

Boutique Beauty Kid’s Shoes

Baby Boutique

5333 Monroe St #21 419-843-6050 striderite.com

3100 Main St #735, Maumee 419-878-0127 lullabylane.com

Stride Rite

Lullaby Lane

Runner Up: Payless ShoeSource

Runner Up: Sweet Cheek’s

Maternity

Organic Baby Boutique

5001 Monroe St, Franklin Park Mall 419-475-2730 destinationmaternity.com

5577 Monroe St, Sylvania 419-517-0506 puresweetcheeksbaby.com

Destination Maternity

Sweet Cheek’s

Runner Up: Old Navy

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Furnishing Nursery

Mom Owned Business

1360 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Holland 419-861-7015 babiesrus.com

5577 Monroe St, Sylvania 419-517-0506 puresweetcheeksbaby.com

Babies R Us

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Sweet Cheek’s

Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

Kid’s Clothing

Once upon a Child

5644 Monroe St, Sylvania 419-841-7500 onceuponachild.com Whether you’re looking for a reasonably-priced crib or you need to unload the clothes your child grew out of (again), Once Upon a Child is the place for you. Donate your gently used baby and kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, books, equipment, and furniture and receive cash on the spot. Once Upon a Child has a huge array of quality children’s clothes and gear, often priced up to 70% below retail value. While waiting for your goods to be processed, you can shop around the great selection - you may leave with more than you came in with.

Runner Up: Kids Klothesline

The Digital Age Local Mom Blogger

Pinterest

Mama on the Fly inconceivablebook.com

Oh! Zilly Me

Carolyn Savage

Runner Up: MomonthegoinHolyToledo

Parent FB Group

Mothers Center of Greater Toledo

4765 N Mccord Rd, Sylvania motherscenter.net

Runner Up: Toledo Thrifty Moms

Rachel Miller Runner Up:

Instagram

OWEGrammers 1808 followers

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Watch Me Soar

Middle School

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

Runner Up: McCord

Junior High School

After School Program

YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo 2440 South Ave 419-382-3887 ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: Kids Unlimited

Teacher and School Preschool

Amy Wagner @ WSMS

7115 W Bancroft St 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Molly

7115 W Bancroft St 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org

West Side Montessori

Acting/Theater Class

Toledo Repertoire Theatre 16 10th St 419-243-9277 toledorep.org

Runner Up: Children’s Theatre Workshop

Dance Class

Ballet Theatre of Toledo 1124 Corporate Dr, Holland 419-861-0895 ballettheatreoftoledo.org

Runner Up: Positive Image Dance Studio

Special Needs

Kid’s Art Class

3760 Wheatlands Rd, Sylvania 419-843-2962 capablekidstoledo.com

2445 Monroe St 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

Capable Kids

Runner Up: Sunshine Communities

Toledo Museum of Art

Runner Up: For the Love of Art

Kujawa @ WSMS

Runner Up: St Joseph Sylvania School

Elementary School

West Side Montessori

Tutoring Center Kumon

4024 N Holland Sylvania Rd #9 419-517-1712 kumon.com/sylvania

Runner Up: The Tutor Doctor

7115 W Bancroft St 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Maumee Valley Country Day School

Charter School

Toledo School of the Arts/TSA

333 14th St #4 419-246-8732 ts4arts.org Creativity, dedication, and imagination make up the cornerstone of Toledo School for the Arts, offering a mixture of core academic classes and music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses for grades 6-12.

Students who are looking for an artistic environment, peers who are serious about their artistic pursuits, and opportunities to work with professional artists to expand their horizons are the perfect fit for this Charter School. TSA recently won three awards, including being named an “Exemplary School” by the international Arts Schools Network.

Runner Up: Summit Academy

Day Care

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

409 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 616-459-0330 childdiscoverycenter.org

Runner Up: Educare Academy

Babysitting

Care.com Runner Up: Kidz Watch

Parenting Class

WSM-Acorn to Oak: A Learning Playgroup 7115 W Bancroft St 419-866-1931 montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane University 16

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Gymnastics Class

Sunrise Gymnastics

3640 N Holland Sylvania Rd 419-841-2902 sunrisegymnastics.com

Runner Up: Perrysburg YMCA

Music Class

Ms. Heather @ Kindermusik 3307 N Holland Sylvania Rd 419-356-8026 kindermusik.com

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Doctor’s Orders Pediatric Practice

South Toledo Pediatric Associates

660 Beaver Creek Cir, Maumee 419-891-6221 promedica.org/doctors

Runner Up: PediatriCare Associates LLC

Emergency Care

Toledo Children’s Hospital 2142 N Cove Blvd 419-291-5437 promedica.org

Runner Up: St. Vincent’s Hospital

Birthing Class

Flower Hospital

5200 Harroun Rd, Sylvania 419-824-1444 promedica.org

Runner Up: St Luke’s Hospital

OB/GYN

Anne Rhee MD @ Maumee OB/GYN

660 Beaver Creek Cir, Maumee 419-891-6201 promedica.org/doctors

Runner Up: Kristel Ward DO, Promedica Physicians

Place to Give Birth Toledo Hospital 2142 N Cove Blvd 419-291-4000 promedica.org

Runner Up: Flower Hospital

Chiropractor

Nickalis Dumas @ Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center

4210 W Sylvania Ave #102 419-474-6500 rapidrelieftoledo.com Patient care and pain relief are the top priorities of Nickalis Dumas, DC at the Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center. Dr. Dumas’ unique approach involved targeting pain and its underlying causes in order to promote full-body health and wellness. With an impressive cache of awards and accomplishments under his belt, he brings his care and expertise to patients in both Ohio and Michigan. Dr. Duman and the the Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center also provide corrective exercises, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, and spinal and postural screenings.

Runner Up: Dr. David Fields

Family Doctor

Dr. Todd R Forrest, DO

Midwife

Donna Augustine CNM 6135 Trust Dr, Holland 419-887-8727 healthgrades.com

Runner Up: Kimberly Hertzfeld

Doula

Kim Pohlman 419-704-5980 doulamatch.com 18

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Runner Up: Toledo Midwife

119 Clinton St, Maumee 419-893-8985 healthgrades.com

Runner Up: Cathy L. Cantor, MD @ Promedica Physicians

ENT

Dr. Oliver H. Jenkins, MD 5800 Park Center Ct 419-724-8368 toledoclinicent.com

Runner Up: Dr. Thomas A. Kwyer

Orthodontist

Drs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig Orthodontics

6407 Monroe St, Sylvania 419-318-1756 perfectbraces.com Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig Orthodontics provides high-quality orthodontic care. They partner with area dentists to make sure your journey of oral care continues outside of the orthodontist’s office. School, work, extracurriculars, and meetings can make daily life hectic, but Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig offer evening, early morning, and Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. You can also join their new rewards program and earn prizes for taking care of your braces well.

Runner Up: Kay & Paulus Orthodontics

Optometrist

Dr. Thomas Cable

1657 Holland Rd, Maumee 419-891-1023 drthomascable.com

Runner Up: Dr. Michele Schlagheck

Allergist

Dr. Ghassan S. Safadi, M.D. Multiple offices 419-843-7780 toledoallergysociety.org/ ghassansafadi.html

Runner Up: Dr. John Winder

Ophthalmologist

Robert Rhee, Pediatric Ophthalmology 2927 N McCord Rd 419-517-5500 pocllc.com

Runner Up: Michael Abowd, Vision Associates

Veterinarian

Sylvania Vet, Dr. Bob

4801 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Sylvania 419-885-4421 sylvaniavet.com

Runner Up: West Suburban Animal Hospital

Get Active Roller Skating Ohio Skate

5735 Opportunity Dr 419-476-2808 ohioskate.com

Runner Up: Swanton Coliseum Skating Center

Ice Skating

Sylvania Tam O Shanter

7060 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania 419-885-1167 sylvaniatamoshanter.com

Runner Up: BGSU Ice Arena

Buy Sports Equipment Dick’s Sporting Goods

Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St 419-474-0170 stores.dicksportinggoods.com

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Magical Memories Making

Swim Lessons

Park or Playground

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo

Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

Runner Up: St James Club

5100 W Central Ave 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com

2053 N 14th St 419-241-7218 ymcatoledo.org

Indoor Playspace

Baby Swim Lessons

Sylvania Playland

YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo

3620 Centennial Rd, Sylvania 419-517-9094 sylvaniaplayland.com

Runner Up: Imagination Station

2053 N 14th St 419-241-7218 ymcatoledo.org

Waterpark

Athletic Club

Runner Up: Wildwood

Kalahari Resorts

Rapunzel Thank You! laurelsprincessparties.com

7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky 419-433-7200 kalahariresorts.com

Runner Up: SplashBay

Family Friendly Gym

YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo 2053 N 14th St 419-241-7218 ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: Wildwood Athletic Club

BookLPP@gmail.com | 419.349.0850 Bike Trail

Sports Camp

5100 W Central Ave 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com

2801 W Bancroft St 800-586-5336 utrockets.com

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

Runner Up: Sylvania University Trail

Martial Arts

American Kenpo Karate Inc. w/ Mike Sherman 5840 W Central Ave 419-344-1870 americankenpo.com

Runner Up: Allen’s

American Martial Arts

UT Rockets Basketball Camp

Runner Up: YMCA/

JCC of Greater Toledo

Summer Day Camp

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

Runner Up: YMCA/

JCC of Greater Toledo

Horseback Riding Lessons Hunter’s Run

9241 Secor Rd, Temperance, MI 734-856-2404 huntersrunmhja.com There’s plenty of horsin’ around at Hunter’s Run, a family-run business that has provided top-notch equine care for over 25 years.

All ages are welcome to learn horseback riding while enjoying the 61 acres, including outdoor rings, open fields, and trails. Experienced trainers ensure a safe and fun-filled visit. Summer camps are open, and Hunter’s Run also hosts horse shows on site. Check out the beautiful horses, grounds, and new barn, all while learning an exciting skill.

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The Greatest Adventure in the World A father reflects on what should be on a bucket list

by Matthew Reger

Recently a magazine arrived at my The Reger’s family knows how home touting the “90 hikes in the world to set the right frame of mind. you have to do”. It was filled with pictures of beautiful hikes throughout the In spite of having accomplished world – some I had done, many I wished many of my personal goals, there is one I could. thing that I have never seen on a bucket As time passed and the magazine list. That one thing is, for me personally, sat on a table, it still beckoned me to the single most important. indulge in its suggestions for a full life.

I would give up a night in the Sahara It made me contemplate the implicafor any night in the backyard sleeping tions of someone telling me a list of in our family tent with my wife, kids, things I had to do. That magazine was and dogs, even in cramped quarters. I not the first time that I had been told by would give up seeing a Guadi designed a media source that there were things I cathedral for an afterneeded to do before noon of building I died. These “bucket towers out of LEGOS lists” are filled with with my son and his places and sights that amazing imaginamust be seen and tion. A walk with my experienced before daughter through one leaves this earth. the local park is more Despite the stated valuable than a hike intention of those anywhere else in lists, they have not the world. Holding included the one hands with my wife, thing that has truly son and daughter as given me joy. we walk on the sideI have hiked walks of our homein many different town is more excitand exciting places ing than strolling on throughout the world. a boulevard or city I have spent a night square, anywhere in in a tent in the Sahara the world.

Desert, lived in the Matthew Reger handles the Obviously, I can former Soviet Union, heat of the Sahara. say that because I have walked the Mongolian been to many of those steppes, seen amazing places. I have the advantage of knowing architecture and thrilling natural beauty the difference between those amazing and swam in oceans throughout the sites and the feeling of joy a family can world. I have visited over 20 countries provide. on four different continents and have Like all adventures that have great seen some of the great sites of the world rewards, fatherhood is not for the faintexperiencing more than many will in hearted.

It’s challenging, scary, demoraltheir lifetimes. izing and downright hard. On Monday Beyond my travel accomplishments I may be fighting to get my daughter to I have been able to meet professional complete her homework, but on Tuesday goals too. I set out to be an attorney and I will be beaming as she comes home made that life goal. I wanted to write with an award for ‘best poetry’. No and I have been published. Although I mountain hike – with its peaks and valcan’t say every goal has been met, as I leys - could ever deliver the feelings that planned, most have been achieved. fatherhood brings in those moments.

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Suzie

The Baking Moms

Suzie Miller & Lizann Anderson

by Nadine Hariri

Three kids, Olivia, 19, Christian (CJ), 18, Frances, 15. Married to Brian for 24 years.

Lives in Toledo Baking and creative extraordinaire

Recent finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards for creativity and ingenuity in their business, Suzie Miller and Lizann Anderson, from Among Friends Bakery Mixes, know what it takes to be successful businesswomen and moms.

Tell me a little bit about yourselves, your families and Among Friends.

Suzie: We grew up in Toledo. I live in Toledo now and Lizann is now in Ann Arbor.

Lizann: We have dual citizenship in Ann Arbor and Toledo (laughs).

S: I’ve got three kids and they all have completely different personalities and we have baking mixes dedicated to them, which are reflective of that. You can’t really believe how much you love your children, it’s a wonderful thing.

L: I have three boys. Having three boys means that I always have hungry people around.

S: We were always baking. I came over with a delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe one day. Lizann would always remake my recipes and they would never taste like what I had made. I would ask, “What’d you put in this?” and she’d

say, “Well, flax seed and whole wheat pastry flour,” and I finally said, “Okay, we need to back off a little from the flax seed.” It resulted in us going back and forth, replacing the sugar, completely replacing any form of white flour and we came up with a really simple recipe that our kids absolutely loved.

L: Suzie was an easy convert.

S: We looked at each other one day and knew we were on to something.

When I walk into Among Friends, what can I expect to see?

S: Our very first “world headquarters” was a licensed kitchen off of Lizann’s garage. Now, we’ve got a 10,000 square foot space, and we’ve got a warehouse and with two different facilities, one is gluten-free and the other whole-wheat.

We manufacture everything ourselves.

Why are gluten-free, whole ingredients, etc., so important?

L: There is a great deal of confusion out there about what constitutes a whole grain. Part of the reason we first got interested in the gluten-free grains is because it became more available. Our intention was to expose people to really great recipes that are whole grain and gluten-free and that’s really what separates us in the marketplace.

What inspires you every day?

S: Our kids. Being an artist, I’m a highly visual person. I love every aspect of the creative process. We, no pun intended, feed off one another, spreading the love and changing the world one cookie at a time.

L: Outdoors, fresh air, and fresh experiences inspire me. I am a writer by trade, which makes us a fun verbal and visual team. We both have a passion for education: nutrition, healthy habits and lifestyle changes.

S: Yes, if you’re going to have a treat, why not get some nutrition out of it?

There can be something nutritionally-redeeming about the treats we indulge in.

How do you balance being a full-time mom and business owner?

S: Some days are better than others. It’s a constant challenge. Remember what your priorities are, which I keep reminding myself of. Working hard and making sure that I take care of the most important things, which is of course family.

L: I probably have an easier time than Suzie because I do a lot of my work at home. Nevertheless, I come from a big family and my sister-in-law says, “There is no balance, there’s balance over a lifetime.” That’s helped me say no to things outside the home.

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Lizann

Three kids, Evan, 20, Shane, 18, and Alec, 15. Married to Gerry for 21 years.

Lives in Ann Arbor Baking and writing extraordinaire

What is your vision or goal for Among Friends?

S: My personal vision is to change the world one baking mix at a time and educate everyone worldwide. I can see us going that big. I always thought, “If this gets big, people are going to love it and want to be a part of it.”

L: There are lots of changes you can make in your diet to become a healthier person. I would love to convince people that whole grains are an important part of that. We are so inundated in this country with adulterated wheat. People don’t even know what well-grown grain tastes like. I would love to be a part of the revolution to change that.

Suzie: I think the whole grain thing came naturally for both of us. I would eat wheat-germ out of the jar, which is a little weird, but Lizann was the same way!

Lizann: My kids still love white bread, unfortunately. They know I’m going out of town when there’s white bread on the counter (laughs). It’s my way to get them to do what they’re supposed to.

Toledo tagline: Find their products in Toledo at The Anderson’s, Meijer, Sautter’s, Kazmaier’s and Churchills. www.amongfriendsbakingmixes.com

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THE SHORT COURSE Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Toledo game days can be very busy

Noise level: Moderate Bathroom amenities: No changing station

New York Style Pizza Hits It Out Of The Park Downtown pizzeria always ready for the home team

by Karen L. Zickes

Home Slice Pizza

28 S. St. Clair Toledo, 43604 419-724-7437 Mon-Tue: 11a.m.-11p.m. Wed-Thur: 11a.m.-12a.m.

Fri: 11a.m.-2a.m. Sat: 2:30p.m.-2:30a.m.

Sun: 2:30p.m.-11p.m. www.facebook.com/toledo.homeslice Some time ago in this column I referenced my Pizza Posse, comprised of three families who absolutely love pizza in any shape or form. We introduce each other to a different pizza place around town every few months. Recently, we meandered downtown to a pizza joint none of us had experienced before. Home Slice Pizza is just steps from Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fabulous Fifth Third Field, and a couple blocks from the home of the Walleye.

Always home, even if your team isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

Guilty as charged. I am going to say, with some degree of certainty, that many of you out there are like me when it comes to restaurants downtown. Sometimes, they are simply off our radar unless weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to the theatre, to cheer on the Walleye, or to watch the Hens at home.

Restaurants are growing in number downtown. And guess what? Just like Home Slice Pizza, they are home even when your favorite team is not! Toledo is the twenty-minute town. That is one of the things I love best about living here. I can get anywhere in 20 minutes or less. So what are you waiting for? Get downtown, Toledo!

Home Slice has many fans

According to manager Matt Brown, area resident Ed Knight opened Home Slice Pizza about nine years ago.

At that time, they were the only New York style pizzeria in Toledo. Chicago is known for the pizza pie, that

High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu: No---but personal size

pizzas are available

Food allergy concerns: No peanut oil

is used. They do not offer gluten free pizza on the menu but if you call well in advance they may be able to provide a pizza with gluten free crust.

deep dish pizza you might want to attack with a fork. New York style pizza has an ultra-thin crust and is cut in large triangular slices that most people fold in half before devouring.

According to Mr. Brown, the top seller is their Soprano, basically a deluxe pizza. Brown added, that the potato pizza with potatoes, bacon, cheddar and ranch is quite popular. I am anxious to try that on our next visit. The spinach artichoke dip pizza and buffalo chicken pizzas were home runs with our crew. The flavors of each of those pizzas were perfectly blended and you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat just one slice - or even two for that matter.

Keep in mind that the pizza is very thin, so though an XXL pizza might sound huge, you will eat it all. I promise. Since our group is all about sampling everything, the kids opted against ordering the personal size pizzas, but those are an option if you have some picky eaters in tow.

And if your little ones need a little assistance with drinks, just ask your waiter for a disposable cup with a lid and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happy to oblige.

I should mention we started our meal with some awesome cheese bread and concluded the meal with Home Slice Cinnabread. Though we had tunnel vision for pizza only, their large menu also includes eight types of subs and sandwiches as well as calzones and stromboli. They offer salads of course, but who would want to fill up on rabbit food with all of that pizza to delve into? Can you say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feeding frenzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;?

Fun atmosphere

The downstairs has a few small tables, but the real fun is upstairs. I love the attributes of the old building and the interior brick walls add to the rustic feel. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even an outside deck for additional seating. The bar

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boasts lots of craft beers and a large selection on tap. By the time we were heading out, live music was just starting. We enjoyed a couple songs before heading home to get the younger ones to bed. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already asking to go back.

Hopefully youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a chance to meet Winfield. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss him as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the lively waiter/bartender sporting the cat t-shirt. Our Pizza Posse comprised of Team Uno, Team 2, and Team Yellow say thanks for an entertaining visit, Winfield!

Bottom Line: Sometimes, you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat great pizza, fun, and the idea that you are supporting local business. Home Slice Pizza is just steps from Fifth Third Field. It offers delicious New York style pizza, a relaxed atmosphere, entertainment, and a lively wait staff. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for a special event to bring you downtown. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home, even when your favorite team is not.

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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JULY 2015 First Annual Firefly Festival Thursday 7.23 / Sylvan Prairie Park

The cherry on top of a warm summer night is when nature’s fireworks come to play. Littering the night sky like stardust, fireflies embody joyful innocence and a simpler time when jars and hands captured moments as well as these luminous insects. The first annual Firefly Festival celebrates these moments with naturalist led walks accompanied by the sounds of frogs and other insects. The festival will also have firefly counts for the citizen science program Firefly Watch, children’s arts and crafts and complimentary refreshments. 8:30-10pm Thursday, July 23.

Sylvan Prairie Park, 8601 Brint Rd. programs@olanderpark.com Free —AB

1 WEDNESDAY Crazy Craig - Crazy Craig is here to wow the crowd with his off the wall action, juggling and feat of balancing ten metal chairs on his face. 1:30-2:30pm & 4-5pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

2 THURSDAY BAM! POW! DRAW! - Put your imagination and drawing skills to the test and make your own comic book. For K-5.

2-3pm. Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Ln. 419-259-5330. toledolibrary.org Free

3 FRIDAY 4th of July Combustion Show Discover the science behind fireworks with the special 4th of July combustion demonstration. Observe how fireworks sizzle, sparkle, move, and explode. Through July 5. 1:30pm. $10/adults, $8/kids.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Pluto Live - Watch a live planetarium program that celebrates the arrival of New Horizons at this far flung world.

Launched in 2006, this probe has travelled over 3 billion miles and will be humanity’s first visit to Pluto later this summer. Through July 31. $5/kids, $7/adults.

8:30pm. University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu Burger Bash and Dash - Race, walk, and eat the area’s best burgers for a chance to help improve the lives of area homeless. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Community Center to provide assistance to those in need. 9am. $30/race fee, 2.50/sign up fee. Promenade Park, 1 Seagate. davesraces.com

4 SATURDAY Vintage Baseball - No glove? No problem. Come see how baseball was meant to be played when the Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs take on the Woodstock Actives of Woodstock, Ontario in an 1860’s style base ball match.

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1-3pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.org Free Old Fashioned 4th of July - What better place to celebrate Independence Day than at Ohio’s largest living history village with a day of special old-fashioned activities. Through July 5. 11am. $16/ adult, $10/student, free/ages 5 and under. Sauder Village, 22611 OH-2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. saudervillage.org Red, White, Kaboom! - Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown with entertainment, food and drink and a spectacular fireworks display. 2pm/ doors, 10pm/fireworks. $3/adult beginning at 4pm, free/ages 6 and under.

Promenade Park in downtown Toledo.

Treasure Hunt - Come to Maumee Bay State Park for a special treasure hunt on Lake Erie Beach. Get a chance to meet the pirates from the Nature center. For ages 4-10. 3-4pm. $3. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon.

419-836-9117. parksohiodnr.gov/ maumeebay Kids Fest - Enjoy the National Museum of the Great Lakes in a kid-centric way with a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, bounce house, and try your hand at building boats in the Lego room. 10am5pm. $8/adults, $7/child, free/ages 5 and under. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org/kidsfest

6 MONDAY Super Sounds - Grammy nominee Zak Morgan’s unique brand of children’s music delivers songs and poems with wit and charm that inspire and tickle the funny bone. 6:30-7:30pm. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. web2.toledolibrary.org Free Draw to be a Hero - Educational artist and veteran teacher, Jeff Nicholas teaches how to create his heroically comical characters using simple, draw along methods.

For K-5. 10-11am. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg. waylibraryinfo.com Free

Giant Games - Tired of the same old board games? Come play some of the classics with a giant twist. Enjoy life sized versions of some of your favorite games.

For teens. 3-4pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. web2.toledolibrary.org Free Karate and Self Defense - Join Kempo Martial Arts to learn basic martial arts moves along with tools to maintain self control, self discipline, and better confidence, based on Asian self defense techniques. For teens. 6-7pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free Model Landfill - Stop in and learn how to keep Toledo-Lucas County beautiful by building a model landfill out of pudding and pie crust. It’ll look so good and you can actually eat it. For teens. 2-3pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-2595230. toledolibrary.org Free

9 THURSDAY Lego Movie - Tonight, enjoy the LEGO movie as part of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce monthly Family Movie Night. The second Thursday of the month. 7-11pm. Lourdes University between Convent and Brint. sylvaniachamber.org Free Are You a Cupcake Boss? - Put on your apron and get ready for the icing challenge. Teens will be provided with a cupcake, icing, sprinkles and more to decorate their own inspired cupcake decoration. For teens. 2-3pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd. 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org Free

10 FRIDAY Wizard of Oz - Come watch the Children’s Theatre Workshop production of Wizard of Oz. Through July 11.

7pm. $8/adults, $6/students. Children’s Theatre Workshop, 2417 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-5061. childrenstheatreworkshop.org

12 SUNDAY Paddle Palooza - Test drive canoes and kayaks with the whole family and learn how to stand up paddle board.

Experts will be available to share information about local paddling activities and resources. 11am-5pm. Maumee Bay Inland Lake, 1400 State Park Rd. 419-836-6003. parksohiodnr.gov/maumeebay Free

Community Heroes: Our Fire Department - Learn how the Perrysburg Fire Division helps people in the community. There will be a special appearance

by Sparky the fire dog and an opportunity to spray a real fire hose. 10-11:30am.

Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. toledolibrary.org Free Origami Crafts - Make a variety of three dimensional projects using specialty embellishments. Through August 3. For ages 8-12. 7pm. $50/4 weeks. Create Perrrysburg, 422 Louisiana Ave. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

14 TUESDAY Wee Workshop: Dragonflies and Damselflies - Everyone knows a dragonfly when they see one but what about Damselflies? Learn the difference with hands-on activities and a nature walk.

10am-12pm. $5, $4/Metropark members. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

15 WEDNESDAY Ranchin’ at the Meadows - Come join the fun and live on the ranch for the day. Rustle up some grub, groom a horse, and much more. Also on July 22 & 29. Vail Meadows Riding Center, 6118 Cedar Point Rd., Oregon.

19 SUNDAY Try It Archery - Learn how to shoot a bow or practice your marksmanship with beginner friendly instruction and practice time. For ages 8-12. 2-3:30pm. $3.

Sidecut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd, Maumee. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

24 FRIDAY Pizza Palooza - Discover who has the best pizza in Northwest Ohio when lovers of pizza vote on their favorites. Through July 25. 5-12pm. $6/adults, $4/kids.

Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org

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25 SATURDAY Try-In Canoe Paddle - Try out several paddle sports like canoes, kayaks and some Toledo Rowing Club rowing shells.

For ages 11+. International Park, Rails to Trails next to Maumee River. metroparkstoledo.com Free Musical Petting Zoo - During this special musical event, children get the opportunity to learn about musical instruments.

For ages 5-10. 3-4:30pm. Clara J’s, 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-897-0219. clarajsat219.com Free

28 TUESDAY Stevens Puppets: Beauty and the Beast - Humor and artistic staging combine to make this a truly memorable marionette production with wooden marionettes that have been entertaining for over 70 years. 10:30-11:30am. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. 419- 259-5270. toledolibrary.org Free

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Summer Time Blues A

s summer vacation wears on, many children and families enjoy soaking up the sun and basking in their routine-free days. However, for individuals diagnosed with Autism, the summer months can be a real challenge. While routine- and schoolfree days allow for more time with family and other fun activities, individuals with Autism struggle to engage with others and maintain appropriate behavior in the face of this season of unpredictability.

Ultimately, even positive changes can be a challenge and result in summer time blues.

To help combat the blues, many have found that visual schedules, planned activities, set meal times, and consistent bed times are helpful. This type of preparation and consistency can provide routine and predictability that will decrease agitation and apprehension in individuals with Autism, allowing for a more enjoyable summer for everyone. And, summer time is a great time to access additional

Danielle R. DeLong, Psy.D., BCBA-D, HSP

Harbor Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Intensive Behavior Treatment Program Manager resources for individuals with autism, including intervention or educational programs.

Harbor’s Intensive Behavior Treatment Program can provide behavioral intervention, as well as sleep, toileting, and dietary training throughout the summer months that will continue to be supported once school is back in session.

Additionally, working with a clinician to help combat the summer time blues can provide added consistency to a weekly schedule, as well as support for the whole family. So, if you feel you need additional help, call Harbor and let’s work together to combat these summer time blues and prepare for a fabulous fall.

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