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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!

When Daddy TravelsSee 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!

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

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

diary of a dadThe Greatest Adventure

in the WorldA father reflects on what makes a good bucket list

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mom senseThe Baking Moms

Suzie Miller & Lizann Andersonby Nadine Hariri

food fightNew York Style Pizza Hits

It Out Of The ParkDowntown pizzeria always

ready for the home teamby Karen L. Zickes

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community snapshots 6

TAP favorites 7

new kids on the block 7

what’s briefly happening 8

tweens 9

exceptional families 10

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Publisher/Editor in ChiefCollette Jacobs ([email protected]) the Metroparks

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By Sue LovettThe sign of Leo is ruled by

the sun. Lucky are the parents who have a Leo child. As soon as they come into the world they are smiling and happy to be in the spotlight. They enjoy attention ALL of the time. Rarely does a Leo child want to be alone. They like to be dramatic so reading stories to them that require re-sponses and interaction is perfect. 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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13 years oldA 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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16 years oldTiffany, 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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Earth Mama ProductsThis postpartum product line is ex-tensive 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. Nipple Butter, $12.95. www.earthmamaangelbaby.com

Cupcake Nursing PadsNew moms have plenty to worry about, leak-age while breastfeeding shouldn’t be one of them. Cake Maternity’s newest arrival, Cup-Cake Nursing Pads, are customized to man-age light, medium and heavy milk flow ab-sorption. Nursing moms can enjoy peace of mind with these non disposable and ultra-soft organic wicking cotton pads. Cupcake Nursing Pads, $16.09 for two pairs.www.cakematernity.com

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

SoapSox Stuffed AnimalsNot 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 play-time to bath time in a matter of seconds with a cuddly they can actually take in the tub. You just add soap and scrub!Packs range around $40. www.soapsoxkids.com

Raining BabiesOwner 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 ac-cessories for women. Also, her suspenders, diaper covers, skirts, infinity scarves and applique shirts keep parents and kiddos looking dapper!Prices start at $5 and go up to $20 for a single item. www.rainingbabies.etsy.com

Rub burnMassage 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 300-600 calories in one 40-minute full spectrum infrared sauna session for only $10.95.

9am-9pm, Monday-Saturday. 10am-6pm, Sunday. 734-247-8220, massagegreenspa.com

Back in swingPlayground World (7965 W.

Central Ave.) has re-opened at a new location, ending a five-year absence

from Toledo’s market since the Maumee lo-cation closed in 2010. The new PlayGround

World location offers an increased supply of Play-Sets, 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.

11am-6pm, Monday and Thursday. Tuesday, by appointment. 11am-5pm, Friday. 10am-4pm, Saturday. Noon-4pm, Sunday. 419-517-4485. pgworld.com

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No More LandfillsThe Republic Services recycling trucks are getting a facelift,

decorated by Jordan Huynh’s creativity and passion for mak-ing 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 en-tries by Toledo Public School students from kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition to having his artwork featured on Re-public Services trucks, Jordan also received an iPad mini and a one year family membership to the Toledo Zoo.

Summer Play TimeCalling all Grandmasters, International Masters, FIDE

Masters, Candidate Masters, chess clubs, and chess enthu-siasts. 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 vari-ous 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. [email protected],

419-255-8000

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Venner McCormick Essay Contest

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 hon-ored 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 devel-opment 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 win-ning 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.

Read the winning essays, please visit www.toledolibrary.org or http://web2.toledolibrary.org/getattachment/-/2015-Winning-Essays.pdf.aspx

K-2 Grade WinnersFirst Place- Sophia MeierSecond Place- Jonah CzerniaswkiThird Place- Drew Young 3- 5 Grade WinnersFirst Place- Brendan MoloneySecond Place- Ra’Shaun SeaberryThird Place- Bryan Li

6– 8 Grade WinnersFirst Place- Catie DanglerSecond Place- Bryce RuddockThird Place- Delaney Rimer 9– 12 Grade WinnersFirst Place- Kate CherrySecond Place- Taylor LonasThird Place- Jenna Schilling

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.

K-2 winners 3rd - 5th winners

6th - 8th winners 9th - 12th winners


advice for parents with children 10-16

Healthy heartSt. John’s Jesuit sophomore Jacob Guerrero was diagnosed with an arrhythmia heart problem at birth that was corrected at the age of 7. He has been stepping up for heart health ever since. Recently he spent two days in Washing-ton DC with his mother, Felicia Guerrero, a UTMC Physician and volunteer for the American Heart Association, and nearly 380 other advocates for the American Heart Association’s annual You’re The Cure lobby day on Capitol Hill.

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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-con-trast phones, writing guides, high-contrast computers (for those with low vision), and computers that can read aloud everything on the page for the blind. There is also a wide se-lection 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.

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Help for the visually impaired by Erin Marsh

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 hear-ing 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, In-terim 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 opportu-nities 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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BDAY PartySylvania Playland3620 Centennial Rd, Sylvania419-517-9094sylvaniaplayland.com

Runner Up: Hero’s

BDAY CakeWixey Bakery2017 Glendale Ave419-382-6684wixeysbakery.com

Runner Up: Eston’s

EntertainerLaurel’s Princess Parties419-349-0850laurelsprincessparties.com

Runner Up: Andrew Martin Magic

Decoration PlaceParty City4962 Monroe St419-475-8488partycity.com

Runner Up: She’s Crafty

Family PhotographerNicole Slovak Photography1049 Heritage Cove, Oregon419-205-0252nicoleslovak.wix.com

Runner Up: Finn Photography

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Time to Party

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.

Children learn to

from their parents!smile

SYLVANIA6407 Monroe StreetSylvania, OH 43560

419.882.1017

LAMBERTVILLEP.O. Box 860

Lambertville, MI 48144734.854.6221

MAUMEE4359 Keystone Dr.

Maumee, OH 43537419.887.1247

www.perfectbraces.com

Thank you to our patients and The Toledo Parent readers for voting us your favorite orthodontists!

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Garden/Nature CenterToledo Botanical Gardens 5403 Elmer Dr419-536-5566toledogarden.org

Runner Up: 577 Foundation

Date NightMancy’s Bluewater Grille461 W Dussel Dr, Maumee419-724-2583mancys.com

Runner Up: Bar 145

WinterfunImagination Station 1 Discovery Way419-244-2674imaginationstationtoledo.org

Runner Up: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Rainy Day ActivityImagination Station1 Discovery Way419-244-2674imaginationstationtoledo.org

Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

Place to ReadToledo-Lucas County Public Library325 N Michigan St419-259-5200

toledolibrary.org

Runner Up: Sylvania Branch Library

Place to WorshipCedar Creek Church29129 Lime City Rd, Perrysburg419-661-8661cedarcreek.tv

Runner Up: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Tween ActivityRave Motion Pictures5001 Monroe St419-472-2324ravemotionpictures.com

Runner Up: Ohio Skate

Bowling AlleyForest View Lanes2345 W Dean Rd, Temperance, MI734-847-4915forestviewlanes.com

Runner Up: Timbers Bowling Lanes

Favorite Placesand Spaces

Local Toy StoreLearning Express Toys5577 Monroe St, Sylvania419-885-3959learningexpress.comLearning 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

MuseumToledo Museum of Art2445 Monroe St419-255-8000toledomuseum.org

Runner Up: Imagination Station

Fair/FestivalLucas County Fair1406 Key St, Maumee419-893-2127lucascountyfair.com

Runner Up: German American Festival

Picnic Wildwood Preserve Metropark5100 W Central Ave419-270-7500metroparkstoledo.com

Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

VolunteerToledo Area Humane Society 1920 Indian Wood Cir, Maumee419-891-0705toledohumane.org

Runner Up: Cherry Street Mission

Day Trip SpotCedar Point1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky419-627-2350cedarpoint.com

Runner Up: Sauder Village

Animal EncounterToledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way419-385-4040toledozoo.org

Runner Up: African Safari Wildlife Park

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Ice Cream ShopHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt5655 Secor Rd; 5908 W Sylvania Ave419-474-8861; 419-882-1118handelsicecream.com

Runner Up: Mr. Freeze

Frozen Yogurt ShopKoala Berry Regency Plaza, 6710 W Central Ave419-725-5558koalaberry.com

Runner Up: Apricato

Delicious EatsCupcake/Sweet ShopCake In a Cup 6801 W Central Ave419-491-1104cakeinacup.com

Runner Up: Wixey Bakery

Family Friendly RestaurantRalphie's Sports Eatery3005 Navarre Ave, Oregon419-693-2500ralphies.com

Runner Up: Frickers’

Kid Friendly Coffee ShopBlack Kite Coffee and Pies2499 Collingwood Blvd419-720-5820blackkitecoffee.com

Runner Up: Plate 21

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Hunter’s Run Farm

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Local Pizza PlaceMarco’s PizzaMultple locationsmarcos.com

Runner Up: Vito’s Pizza and Subs

Healthy Fast Food Balance Pan-Asian Grill5860 W Central Ave419-578-7777balancegrill.comTreat 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

Place Where Kids Eat Free Fricker’s Wings Sports Bar19 N St Clair St #1419-244-9464frickers.com

Runner Up: Ralphie’s Sports Eatery

Natural Food StoreHealth Foods by Claudia3904 Secor Rd419-474-2400healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

Runner Up: Bassett's Health Foods

Thank you for voting usBEST CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Nick DumasChiropractic Physician

419-474-65004210 Sylvania St., Suite 102, Toledo, OH


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Kid’s ShoesStride Rite 5333 Monroe St #21419-843-6050striderite.com

Runner Up: Payless ShoeSource

MaternityDestination Maternity5001 Monroe St, Franklin Park Mall419-475-2730destinationmaternity.com

Runner Up: Old Navy

Furnishing NurseryBabies R Us1360 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Holland419-861-7015babiesrus.com

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Local Mom BloggerCarolyn Savage Mama on the Flyinconceivablebook.com

Runner Up: MomonthegoinHolyToledo

Parent FB GroupMothers Center of Greater Toledo 4765 N Mccord Rd, Sylvaniamotherscenter.net

Runner Up: Toledo Thrifty Moms

PinterestRachel MillerRunner Up:Oh! Zilly Me

InstagramOWEGrammers1808 followers

Runner Up: MariaLynnShop

Boutique Beauty

Kid’s Clothing Once upon a Child5644 Monroe St, Sylvania419-841-7500onceuponachild.comWhether 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

Baby BoutiqueLullaby Lane3100 Main St #735, Maumee419-878-0127lullabylane.com

Runner Up: Sweet Cheek’s

Organic Baby BoutiqueSweet Cheek’s5577 Monroe St, Sylvania419-517-0506puresweetcheeksbaby.com

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane

Mom Owned BusinessSweet Cheek’s5577 Monroe St, Sylvania419-517-0506puresweetcheeksbaby.com

Runner Up: Sylvania Playland

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PreschoolWest Side Montessori7115 W Bancroft St419-866-1931montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: St Joseph Sylvania School

Tutoring CenterKumon 4024 N Holland Sylvania Rd #9419-517-1712kumon.com/sylvania

Runner Up: The Tutor Doctor

Teacher and SchoolAmy Wagner @ WSMS 7115 W Bancroft St419-866-1931montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Molly Kujawa @ WSMS

Elementary SchoolWest Side Montessori 7115 W Bancroft St419-866-1931montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Maumee Valley Country Day School

Acting/Theater Class Toledo Repertoire Theatre 16 10th St419-243-9277toledorep.org

Runner Up: Children’s Theatre Workshop

Dance ClassBallet Theatre of Toledo 1124 Corporate Dr, Holland419-861-0895ballettheatreoftoledo.org

Runner Up: Positive Image Dance Studio

Kid’s Art ClassToledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St419-255-8000toledomuseum.org

Runner Up: For the Love of Art

Gymnastics ClassSunrise Gymnastics3640 N Holland Sylvania Rd 419-841-2902sunrisegymnastics.com

Runner Up: Perrysburg YMCA

Music ClassMs. Heather @ Kindermusik 3307 N Holland Sylvania Rd419-356-8026kindermusik.com

Runner Up: Music Together

Middle SchoolMaumee Valley Country Day School1715 S Reynolds Rd419-381-1313mvcds.org

Runner Up: McCord Junior High School

After School ProgramYMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo2440 South Ave419-382-3887ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: Kids Unlimited

Special NeedsCapable Kids3760 Wheatlands Rd, Sylvania419-843-2962capablekidstoledo.com

Runner Up: Sunshine Communities

Day CareGrand Rapids Child Discovery Center 409 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI616-459-0330childdiscoverycenter.org

Runner Up: Educare Academy

BabysittingCare.com Runner Up: Kidz Watch

Parenting ClassWSM-Acorn to Oak: A Learning Playgroup7115 W Bancroft St419-866-1931montessoritoledo.org

Runner Up: Lullaby Lane University

Charter SchoolToledo School of the Arts/TSA 333 14th St #4419-246-8732ts4arts.orgCreativity, 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

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Doctor’s OrdersPediatric PracticeSouth Toledo Pediatric Associates 660 Beaver Creek Cir, Maumee419-891-6221promedica.org/doctors

Runner Up: PediatriCare Associates LLC

Emergency CareToledo Children’s Hospital 2142 N Cove Blvd419-291-5437promedica.org

Runner Up: St. Vincent’s Hospital

Place to Give BirthToledo Hospital 2142 N Cove Blvd419-291-4000promedica.org

Runner Up: Flower Hospital

ChiropractorNickalis Dumas @ Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center 4210 W Sylvania Ave #102419-474-6500rapidrelieftoledo.comPatient 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

MidwifeDonna Augustine CNM6135 Trust Dr, Holland419-887-8727healthgrades.com

Runner Up: Kimberly Hertzfeld

Doula Kim Pohlman 419-704-5980 doulamatch.com

Runner Up: Toledo Midwife

Family DoctorDr. Todd R Forrest, DO119 Clinton St, Maumee419-893-8985healthgrades.com

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

ENTDr. Oliver H. Jenkins, MD5800 Park Center Ct419-724-8368toledoclinicent.com

Runner Up: Dr. Thomas A. Kwyer

Birthing ClassFlower Hospital5200 Harroun Rd, Sylvania419-824-1444promedica.org

Runner Up: St Luke’s Hospital

OB/GYNAnne Rhee MD @ Maumee OB/GYN660 Beaver Creek Cir, Maumee419-891-6201promedica.org/doctors

Runner Up: Kristel Ward DO, Promedica Physicians



Ice SkatingSylvania Tam O Shanter 7060 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania419-885-1167sylvaniatamoshanter.com

Runner Up: BGSU Ice Arena

OptometristDr. Thomas Cable 1657 Holland Rd, Maumee419-891-1023drthomascable.com

Runner Up: Dr. Michele Schlagheck

Allergist Dr. Ghassan S. Safadi, M.D.Multiple offices419-843-7780toledoallergysociety.org/ghassansafadi.html

Runner Up: Dr. John Winder

OphthalmologistRobert Rhee, Pediatric Ophthalmology 2927 N McCord Rd419-517-5500pocllc.com

Runner Up: Michael Abowd, Vision Associates

VeterinarianSylvania Vet, Dr. Bob 4801 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Sylvania419-885-4421sylvaniavet.com

Runner Up: West Suburban Animal Hospital

OrthodontistDrs. Simon, Haerian, & Ludwig Orthodontics6407 Monroe St, Sylvania419-318-1756perfectbraces.comSimon, 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

Get ActiveRoller SkatingOhio Skate 5735 Opportunity Dr419-476-2808ohioskate.com

Runner Up: Swanton Coliseum Skating Center

Buy Sports EquipmentDick’s Sporting GoodsFranklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St419-474-0170stores.dicksportinggoods.com

Runner Up: Play It Again Sports

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Horseback Riding LessonsHunter’s Run 9241 Secor Rd, Temperance, MI734-856-2404huntersrunmhja.comThere’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.

Runner Up: Old Flame Ranch

Park or PlaygroundWildwood Preserve Metropark5100 W Central Ave419-407-9700metroparkstoledo.com

Runner Up: Side Cut Metropark

Indoor PlayspaceSylvania Playland 3620 Centennial Rd, Sylvania419-517-9094sylvaniaplayland.com

Runner Up: Imagination Station

WaterparkKalahari Resorts7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky419-433-7200kalahariresorts.com

Runner Up: SplashBay

Family Friendly GymYMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo2053 N 14th St419-241-7218ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: Wildwood Athletic Club

Bike TrailWildwood Preserve Metropark5100 W Central Ave419-407-9700metroparkstoledo.com

Runner Up: Sylvania University Trail

Martial Arts American Kenpo Karate Inc. w/ Mike Sherman 5840 W Central Ave419-344-1870americankenpo.com

Runner Up: Allen’s American Martial Arts

Swim LessonsYMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo2053 N 14th St419-241-7218ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: St James Club

Baby Swim LessonsYMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo 2053 N 14th St419-241-7218ymcatoledo.org

Runner Up: Wildwood Athletic Club

Sports CampUT Rockets Basketball Camp 2801 W Bancroft St800-586-5336utrockets.com

Runner Up: YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo

Summer Day CampMaumee Valley Country Day 1715 S Reynolds Rd419-381-1313mvcds.org

Runner Up: YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo

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In spite of having accomplished many of my personal goals, there is one thing that I have never seen on a bucket list. That one thing is, for me personally, the single most important.

I would give up a night in the Sahara for any night in the backyard sleeping in our family tent with my wife, kids, and dogs, even in cramped quarters. I would give up seeing a Guadi designed

cathedral for an after-noon of building towers out of LEGOS with my son and his amazing imagina-tion. A walk with my daughter through the local park is more valuable than a hike anywhere else in the world. Holding hands with my wife, son and daughter as we walk on the side-walks of our home-town is more excit-ing than strolling on a boulevard or city square, anywhere in the world.

Obviously, I can say that because I have been to many of those

places. I have the advantage of knowing the difference between those amazing sites and the feeling of joy a family can provide.

Like all adventures that have great rewards, fatherhood is not for the faint-hearted. It’s challenging, scary, demoral-izing and downright hard. On Monday I may be fighting to get my daughter to complete her homework, but on Tuesday I will be beaming as she comes home with an award for ‘best poetry’. No mountain hike – with its peaks and val-leys - could ever deliver the feelings that fatherhood brings in those moments.

Recently a magazine arrived at my home touting the “90 hikes in the world you have to do”. It was filled with pic-tures of beautiful hikes throughout the world – some I had done, many I wished I could.

As time passed and the magazine sat on a table, it still beckoned me to indulge in its suggestions for a full life. It made me contemplate the implica-tions of someone telling me a list of things I had to do. That magazine was not the first time that I had been told by a media source that there were things I needed to do before I died. These “bucket lists” are filled with places and sights that must be seen and experienced before one leaves this earth. Despite the stated intention of those lists, they have not included the one thing that has truly given me joy.

I have hiked in many different and exciting places throughout the world. I have spent a night in a tent in the Sahara Desert, lived in the former Soviet Union, walked the Mongolian steppes, seen amazing architecture and thrilling natural beauty and swam in oceans throughout the world. I have visited over 20 countries on four different continents and have seen some of the great sites of the world experiencing more than many will in their lifetimes.

Beyond my travel accomplishments I have been able to meet professional goals too. I set out to be an attorney and made that life goal. I wanted to write and I have been published. Although I can’t say every goal has been met, as I planned, most have been achieved.

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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 be-cause it became more avail-able. 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 experi-ences inspire me. I am a writer by trade, which makes us a fun verbal and visual team. We both have a passion for edu-cation: nutrition, healthy habits and life-style changes.S: Yes, if you’re going to have a treat, why not get some nutrition out of it? There can be something nutritionally-re-deeming 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 remind-ing myself of. Working hard and making sure that I take care of the most impor-tant 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 life-time.” That’s helped me say no to things outside the home.

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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 al-ways 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

SuzieThree kids, Olivia, 19, Christian (CJ), 18,Frances, 15. Married to Brian for 24 years.Lives in ToledoBaking and creative extraordinaire

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 re-placing 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.

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 edu-cate 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 coun-try with adulterated wheat. People don’t even know what well-grown grain tastes like. I would love to be a part of the revo-lution 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.

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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. Re-cently, we meandered downtown to a pizza joint none of us had experienced before. Home Slice Pizza is just steps from Toledo’s fabulous Fifth Third Field, and a couple blocks from the home of the Walleye.

Always home, even if your team isn’tGuilty as charged. I am going to say, with some de-

gree 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 we’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 twen-ty-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 fansAccording 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 pizze-ria in Toledo. Chicago is known for the pizza pie, that

deep dish pizza you might want to at-tack 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, ba-con, cheddar and ranch is quite popular. I am anxious to try that on our next visit. The spin-ach artichoke dip pizza and buffalo chicken piz-zas were home runs with our crew. The flavors of each of those pizzas were perfectly blended and you couldn’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 prom-ise. 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 they’ll be happy to oblige.

I should mention we started our meal with some awe-some 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, ‘feeding frenzy’?

Fun atmosphereThe 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. There’s even an outside deck for additional seating. The bar

boasts lots of craft beers and a large selection on tap. By the time we were heading out, live music was just start-ing. We enjoyed a couple songs before heading home to get the younger ones to bed. They’re already asking to go back.

Hopefully you’ll have a chance to meet Winfield. You can’t miss him as he’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 can’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. Don’t wait for a special event to bring you downtown. They’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 [email protected].

Kid-friendly: YesTo avoid wait: Toledo game days can be very busyNoise level: ModerateBathroom amenities: No changing stationHigh chairs? YesGot milk? YesKids’ menu: No---but personal size pizzas are availableFood 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.

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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 imagi-nation 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 dem-onstration. 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 trav-elled over 3 billion miles and will be humanity’s first visit to Pluto later this sum-mer. 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 down-town with entertainment, food and drink and a spectacular fireworks display. 2pm/doors, 10pm/fireworks. $3/adult begin-ning 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. 10am-5pm. $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 char-acters using simple, draw along methods. For K-5. 10-11am. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg. waylibraryinfo.com Free

First Annual Firefly FestivalThursday 7.23 / Sylvan Prairie ParkThe 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 lumi-nous insects. The first annual Firefly Festival celebrates these moments with naturalist led walks accompanied by the sounds of frogs and other insects. The fes-tival 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. [email protected] Free —AB

7 TUESDAY

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. 419-259-5230. 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. sylvaniacham-ber.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 deco-ration. 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 produc-tion 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 infor-mation about local paddling activities and resources. 11am-5pm. Maumee Bay Inland Lake, 1400 State Park Rd. 419-836-6003. parksohiodnr.gov/maumeebay Free

13 MONDAY

Community Heroes: Our Fire Department - Learn how the Perrysburg Fire Division helps people in the commu-nity. 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 drag-onfly when they see one but what about Damselflies? Learn the difference with hands-on activities and a nature walk. 10am-12pm. $5, $4/Metropark mem-bers. 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 spe-cial musical event, children get the oppor-tunity 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

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

Harbor Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Intensive Behavior Treatment Program Manager

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 school-free 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

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.

Summer Time Blues

419-475-4449 | www.harbor.org

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