Toledo Parent

01/02/2026

Local momma of 3, Heather Frye, knows the challenges of staying healthy and fit during the years of early motherhood.

Frye began Fit Mamas in 2020 to help moms on the path to a healthier lifestyle!

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Heather Frye knows the challenges of staying healthy and fit during the years of early motherhood. As a mom of three, she knows that daily routines and demands of her schedule can often put fitness goals on the back burner. Frye began Fit Mamas in 2020 to help moms on the path to a healthier

01/02/2026

🍎 Children and parents need health literacy to make informed decisions regarding their health. 🍎

Dr. Lawrence Monger MD, medical director of the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, provides this insight regarding why health literacy is so important for parents and children.

With the rise of technology and medical advances in healthcare, health literacy—the ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions—is more important than ever. Children and parents need health literacy to make informed ...

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy 2026, Toledo Parents! 🎉

We’re kicking off the New Year with a brand
new issue!

Check out setting resolutions with the help of local professionals, our Head of the Class feature, our annual Health & Wellness Guide & more!

Read the digital issue here: https://toledoparent.com/digital-issue/digital-issue-january-february-2026/

12/31/2025

That post-holiday feeling 😫

We hope everyone had a peaceful and relaxing week. Let's see some pictures!

Submit a photo here for a chance to be featured in our print issue: https://toledoparent.com/main/festive-family-fun-photo-contest/ #/rounds/1/gallery

12/30/2025

🐧 Discover South Toledo’s newest place to play, celebrate, and connect!🐧

Waddles Indoor Playground is designed for big imaginations, active play, and easy visibility for parents. From themed playhouses to climbing structures, every corner invites little ones to explore.

Waddles is also a go-to destination for private parties — from first birthdays to baby showers and family celebrations.

Plus, don’t miss their growing lineup of kids’ classes, parent-and-me activities, and fun events for all ages.

Enjoy all-day Open Play for one price, bring your own snacks, or grab a treat on site.

Explore upcoming events, class schedules, and party options at waddlesplayground.com

Like and follow Waddles on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

12/30/2025

People with disabilities enrich our communities with diverse skills, talents, and perspectives. With strong, person-centered care teams and the right supports, everyone can thrive at home, school, work, and beyond.

Check out these resources to help build an Individualized Disability Support Team:

People with disabilities are vital members of our communities, bringing diverse skills, talents and perspectives that enrich everyone. They deserve the same opportunities and protections as all other people, yet too often, they encounter discrimination or are confronted with barriers in systems that...

12/29/2025

Check out our Inclusive Indoor Fun in Toledo roundup!

With sensory-friendly hours, accessible features, and inclusive programming, these destinations make play more welcoming to all families all year around!

Get the full list here: https://toledoparent.com/.../inclusive-indoor-fun-in-toledo/

12/29/2025

💸 Use that Holiday money to teach your teens about budgeting! 💸

Check out these simple tools and resources from local Toledo programs to help your teen learn how to manage money with confidence.

Teaching teens about budgeting gives them a head start on financial independence. It’s about learning how to plan, prioritize and feel in control. With many young adults struggling with debt or unexpected expenses, building good habits early makes a difference. As a parent, you don’t need to be ...

12/28/2025

The Toledo Kwanzaa House's annual Kwanzaa Celebration is in full swing!

The seven-day event is a vibrant celebration of African heritage, community and the core principles of Kwanzaa.

The Toledo Kwanzaa House is excited to invite the community to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration, held this year from December 26-31 at the Frederick Douglass Center, 1001 Indiana Ave. This seven-day event is a vibrant celebration of African heritage, community and the core principles of Kwanzaa—and ...

12/28/2025

🏆 It's that time again! 🏆 Nominate your favorite local people, places, and things for our annual Family Favorites awards!

Submit your nominations once daily, the ballot comes out and voting starts on February 28th.

Nominate your favorite business, company, non-profit, or person into the entry below as being one of this year’s Family Favorites. Who had the best teaching curriculum? What was the best takeout or dine in experience you had this year? We want to know! Are you a business looking to drum up support...

12/27/2025

Eighth-grader Riley Stramel of McCord Junior High in Sylvania has led the charge to bring composting to the school.

Over the summer, Riley worked to secure funding to cover the cost of the pickup program—an essential step in making the initiative possible. He hopes to expand the composting project to additional schools across the district.

Riley Stramel, an eighth grader at McCord Junior High in Sylvania, has come up with a project that’s worth its weight in gold—specifically black gold, which is what many call organic composting. Thanks to him, McCord students, faculty and staff separate leftover food and paper products from gene...

12/26/2025

📸 Want to be featured in print? Submit your holiday photos! 📸

Whether you're catching Christmas lights with the family, shopping local for the holidays or simply hanging at home in your PJs, we want to see your photos.

Submit your photos here: https://toledoparent.com/main/festive-family-fun-photo-contest/

Capture the season with us. Your Festive Family Photos Could Be in Our Next Print Issue!

💌 How sweet is this submission from last year?!