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Kids say and do the darndest things. See what had us laughing this month! If you make it on this page, you can win giveaways from Toledo Area Parent!
3 year old: “Mom, I need you to go into the closet.”Me: “Why?”3 year old: “Because I am going to do something naughty. I need to be alone.”Michelle Martin Rose, Toledo
My daughter Brooke, 5, asked to go to grandma’s a second day in a row instead of going to school... and I said no, you have to go to school because I have to go to work. She said, “Here is the deal, I’m going to grandma’s today. Tomorrow, you’re quitting your job, got it? “ Love it!Holly Schwartz, Toledo
My 6 year old asked me yesterday what she should wear, when I told her it didn’t matter she asked me, “Can I wear that shirt that makes me feel like a woman?”Jennifer VanHouten Gendaszek, Holland
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Traveling with Small ChildrenIf you’ve ever traveled with small children, you know it can be nerve-racking. Ease your worries with these five tips to keep your sanity!
Babysitting Exchanges–Your House or Mine? There is a new movement led by parents, for parents, in order to find affordable and reliable childcare and babysitting services. It does exist!
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zodiac. The word “FIRST” ap-plies to them not only from birth but throughout their entire lives. They are the first flowers of spring and they bloom as they explore their cribs, their playpens, their bedrooms, their home, their yards, and eventually the outside world. As they walk you see that they lead with their heads and look around constantly to see what is happen-ing. They should be restrained be-cause they can be in such a hurry that they are accident prone. They love everyone and assume leader-ship positions in nursery school, Sunday school, and grade school.
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Valerie LiebertYoung Adult Team Leader
Did you know Harbor is now offer-ing a Young Adult Medicaid Health Home program? It is similar to the
Adult Transitional Program previously offered. The Young Adult Health Home program utilizes an integrated approach to nurture basic living skills and link young adults to community resources and healthcare providers. The program helps to ensure a successful, stable entrance into adulthood. These services are offered to Harbor clients who are receiving Medic-aid services and are ages 17 ½ - 30.The goals of the program address many issues facing young adults such as secur-ing and maintaining housing, developing basic living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.), and obtaining documentation such as a State ID, Driv-er’s License, Social Security Card, and
Birth Certificate. Participants will also be connected with resources to help them achieve their educational or employment goals such as a GED or vocational reha-bilitation. The program also helps link cli-ents with appropriate healthcare providers, including mental and physical health ser-vices, monitor basic health measures, such as BMI and blood pressure, offers Health and Wellness programs to link clients to tobacco cessation or weight management programs, and can connect them with Al-cohol and Drug treatment if needed. The client goals are achieved by work-ing with our team of Care Managers and Qualified Health Home Specialists (QHHS), including a vocational specialist and an LPN QHHS.
For further information about this program, call Harbor at 419-475-4449
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Look Who’sNew at the Toledo Zoo
Cold and dark winters don’t typically give us much to smile about. We miss the sunshine and being outdoors. But the season is no reason not to be happy, and Bob Moyers, also known as Mr. Happy, believes he has found a plan for everyone to live happy, balanced, morally cor-rect lives. After a life of several disappoint-ments, failed marriag-es and career missteps, Moyers founded the Positive People Part-ners and the Center of Unconditional Love. Both organizations give him a chance to help people learn how to love, accept, and forgive uncondition-ally, which leads to lives marked by joy and lack of stress and negativity.
His Be Healthy Plan, which refers to mental, spiri-tual, and social health, starts with the declaration that each day is a happy day. From there, each person can decide to interact with others by speaking the truth
with love, and listening with understanding. Ad-mitting our shortcomings and forgiving “no mat-ter what” lead to repaired relationships and rec-ognition of the power of acceptance and love.
Moyers visits church and social groups, as well as club meetings and family parties to share his “Happy Exercises” and invites inquiries at [email protected] and 419 533-4191. His website
www.unconditionallovelive.com includes information about the Be Healthy Plan.
Just because you’re inside, doesn’t mean nature doesn’t come out to play! View birds and other wildlife at your closest Metropark. Both Oak Openings Preserve and Side Cut Metropark have been recognized as Audobon Important Bird Areas. In fact, Oak Openings is widely considered to be among the best year round bird-watching spots in the state of Ohio. There are four Metroparks along the Maumee River that are amazing places to view raptors, water-loving birds, and migrating songbirds. For urban birding, visit Swan Creek, Pearson, or Wildwood Preserve. Lots of other animals make their home in Toledo’s Metroparks, including coyotes, foxes, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, turtles, frogs, and badgers. Our parks feature feeding stations with indoor viewing areas, known as “Windows on Wildlife,” available at six area parks, including Wildwood, Pearson, Secor, Swan Creek, Side Cut, and Oak Openings.
Visit www.metroparkstoledo.com to learn more.
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Tap Dancing FunFriday after-school time at Ella P. Stewart School is not dull. That’s the day
students are learning to tap dance through the Kids Unlimited program. Two groups of students strap on their tap shoes, bought by volunteer teacher Kay Anderson, and their dancing attitudes, and learn while having lots of fun.
Kids Unlimited is an after-school program at eight central city schools. For eight years, the program has provided tutoring and mentoring to students. Vol-unteers work with team leaders and classroom teachers to stay informed about the students’ academic needs and to offer extra-curricular activities like the tap dancing classes to promote self-discipline and character development. Guest speak-ers reinforce the mission of the group.
Volunteer Coordinator Megan Reese notes that the group is always looking for adult volunteers. “We ask for only one hour per week. Our volunteers (aged 15-75) describe their time with the kids as the ‘highlight’ of their week. The kids realize quickly that somebody cares about their success and they respond. It is a win-win situation for everyone.”
His vocation is as a minister, but Wil-liam James’ avocation is to find solutions to
the problems that concern his parishioners. He has used his
social ethics academic background to write two books, both of which are on best-seller lists on am-azon.com. Single Mothers Raising Sons in a Fatherless Home is a collection of narratives about individual boys at various stages of their de-velopment and the challenges faced by their single moms at those times. A discussion follows each narrative, with strategies for guiding boys toward productive adulthood. “A boy needs a mentor or a role model,” Dr. James explains, “because there are some things a boy cannot discuss with his mother. A single mom can raise a healthy
young man, but it helps to have a male friend or relative give him the attention he deserves and the guidance and self-identity only a man can offer.” James’s second book Urban Gardening: How to Grow Food Opportunities and Hope with Hy-droponics is a look at a Toledo program that de-velops hydroponic gardens in abandoned build-ings. “We partner with local community groups to grow the vegetables and work with stores and back-end buyers to sell our produce. The food is all natural with no genetic manipulation or preser-vatives, and is the perfect part of healthy diets, so necessary in populations with such high obesity and diabetes rates.
James and his group are working with Toledo Public Schools to encourage students to consider career paths
related to agriculture. More on his book, and the subject of the book, at www.sustainablelocalfoods.com.
Local Author Writes about Hope
Meet Loki, Lobo, and Tundra – the Tole-do Zoo’s newest residents! These wolves were named after a two-week-long pro-gram that invited area residents to vote on names through a donation project. The mon-ey raised from the donations provides funds for care of the wolves at the zoo and also supports wolves in the wild. Loki, Lobo, and Tundra are brothers from the same litter. While wolves are often depicted as scary, snarly, and fierce in history and literature, their real temperament is
very different. Wolves are known to be intelli-gent, shy, and always mate for life. They live in packs and care for their pups as a community. Wolves can run up to 35 miles per hour and prefer to live in cold climates. A keen sense of smell, double layers of fur, and paws that act like snowshoes make them very well-adjusted to wintry conditions.
See Loki, Lobo, and Tundra each day till 4pm at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. www.toledozoo.org
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Contact Reese at 419 841-0721. More information available at www.kidsunlimitedtoledo.org.
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Kur Balance Thru MassageDowntown Sylvania welcomes a new business to the area: Kur Balance Thru Massage. Licensed Massage Therapists Emily Snyder and Maryanne Weston opened Kur, a holistic and naturopath-ic-based healthy living center, to help individuals “achieve balance of mind, body and soul in an easy and afford-able way.” The word “kur” is German in origin and means “cure,” and Snyder and Weston aim to “kur” their clients by restoring balance through massage. Kur provides a plethora of services from a group of therapists, including Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, couples, and Thai massage. They also provide some specialty services, such as facelift, man-ual lymph drainage, qigong, and reiki, among others. Snyder and Weston hope to also provide healthy living options, such as exercise and nutrition, in the fu-ture. -EM
Appointments and walk-in customers accepted 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-2pm
Saturday. Monday, Sunday, and extended hours available by appointment only. Kur, 5703 N. Main St., Ste E, Sylvania. 567-455-0587.
www.kurbalance.com
Big Fab LabThe Big Fab Lab is a work in progress—a community-operated workspace where peo-ple with common interests can meet, socialize and collaborate. “The Lab itself will be for community members of all ages,” said Big Fab Lab founder Mark Bowlus. “For the price of a gym membership, anyone with an idea, project or inspiration will have the place to make his or her dream a reality. You will find all the tools, classes, expertise and encouragement in one place.” The Big Fab Lab is still raising financial support and hopes to open a facility in 2015, tentatively to be located at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green. -EM
Kumon RelocatesMaryam Azadi recently relocated her Kumon Learning Center within the Oak Tree Shopping Plaza, moving to a near-by unit. The new space is the same size as Kumon’s previous location but con-figured differently, and the more open layout allows Azadi to meet the specific Kumon requirements, which state that younger children should learn alongside older students, so they can learn from them. Azadi’s 160+ students, ranging in age from three to 18, study math and reading twice a week for 30 minutes, completing additional work at home. While some parental involvement is necessary in the beginning to establish routine, Kumon students are expected, ultimately, to assume responsibility for their learning. The Kumon program is a Japanese-based learning program and focuses on the concept that a child must practice daily to become proficient in any field. -EM
3-7pm Monday and Thursday; students can attend at anytime for either a half hour or
one-hour session. Kumon Learning Center of Sylvania, 4024 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Suite 7.
419-517-1712. www.kumon.com.
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Chili’s at Spring Meadows Shopping Plaza is now open after the restaurant was rebuilt at the original location after a fire that caused extensive damage on January 29, 2014. 6505 Centers Dr., Holland. www.chilis.com
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Author Tony Robbins says, “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” This rings especially true for families who include children with autism. Many children with the condition are nonverbal and unable to communicate in a traditional manner. However, great strides have been made in recent years, with the use of iPads and their communication applications geared towards chil-dren within the autism spectrum. The iTaalk Autism Foundation, a Toledo-based, nation-wide organization, has become a resource for the autism community. iTaalk has made it a priority to distribute iPads to families in need, with the help of donations and grants. The foundation considers education, training in communication applications, being a liaison for families and therapy resources to be the most important ventures of their foundation. iTaalk consists of volunteers that are parents of children with autism, and they travel the country to train teachers, service providers, and parents how to use the communication applications. The nationwide training typically takes place in cities and rural towns, where there is a need for education and a lack of services for the autism community. iTaalk has ‘giving cycles,’ in which families can apply for iPads ,and they are always accepting donations of used iPads and financial contributions.
The website has a searchable component for families looking for services for children with autism and funding options. For more information to give or to sign up for donations, visit www.itaalk.org.
The iTaalk Autism Foundation
Leading the way in changing how we communicate
By Gina Gueli
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advice for parents with children 10-16
STEM Designs for Disabled WorkersThe STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Club at St. Ursula Academy placed in the top three at the FalconBest Blade Runner re-gional robotics competition at BGSU last November. The team of seven de-signed and built a robot vehicle that could transport a wind turbine past sev-eral logistical challenges. The girls designed and built the wind turbine, then created an exhibit for the vehicle and a marketing plan for their invention. The high showing earned them a trip to the national competition in North Dakota in December. Teacher/club advisor Jackie Kane explained, “I am unbelievably proud of how much they’ve learned in just six weeks. The competition demanded
that they use lots of skills, from us-ing screwdrivers to programming to marketing. The judges called our en-try ‘small but mighty,’ and they were right!”Kane described the competition in North Dakota as “stiff but exciting.” The team gave a 20-minute market-ing presentation about their created robot company, and ran a booth de-scribing their work. The team did not win, but earned a spot in the
playoffs. A video of the competition SUA Arrowbotics Team is available on YouTube (search by the organiza-
tion’s name) .The team members have entered another competition, the SourceAmerica Design Challenge, a national engineering competition for high school and college students. Their assignment is to work with an organization that em-ploys people with disabilities or with a person with a disability to invent a process, device, system, or software for a more productive work environ-ment. In addition, they prepared a 10-page paper about their device and re-search they did in developing it, as well as a four-minute video showing how it works. Team members designed what they call the Swivel ‘N’ Slide, a mobile ar-ticulating arm support device. They worked with Tony Carn, whose cerebral palsy kept him from typing at his data entry job. Their device made it pos-sible for him to increase his typing rate by 32 percent.They have entered their device in the competition, and if they are chosen among the top five finalists, they will compete in the final round of the com-petition in Washington, D.C., for cash prizes for the school and the team members.
SUA DanceTeam WinsGrand PrizeSeven members of the St. Ursula Academy Dance Team used their best moves to win the Grand Prize inthe Speedway Club Chill Video Contest this summer. The team will receive a check for $2,500, which coach Erin Parseghian said will be used to defray expenses for the team’s January trip to the UDA National High School Dance Team Championships in Orlando, FL. -CH
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Kohl’s Kids in Actionby Nancy M. Surella, B.S. Ed.
Is your child receiving health education? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ohio is one of only five states that doesn’t require health education in the schools. That’s where the Kohl’s Kids in Ac-tion (KKiA) program, through Mercy Children’s Hospital, comes in. Now in its ninth year offering free nutrition and health education to students in grades K-6, the KKiA program fills the gap by teaching four key messages recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for obesity preven-tion. Children need to drink at least eight cups of water, get enough sleep, eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Funded by a grant from Kohl’s Cares through the sale of stuffed animals and story books, The KKiA program is available to any group that serves elemen-
tary age children in Lucas County. For more information call 419-251-1246 or visit kohlskidsinaction.org, where you’ll also find
activity ideas and great recipes for kids.
healthy kidsAnother Cavity?
Five tips to help your kids fight cavities By Jennifer Hinders
Four-year-old Evan had another cavity; this was his tenth one in the past year, including the root canal last month. His mom, Amy, was frustrated. She had assumed that Evan’s teeth were just prone to decay because she’d had a lot of cavities when she was a kid, but he’d had so many in the past year that now she was worried.
Amy tried to give Evan and his little brother healthy foods and snacks, and once in a while the boys ate sweet treats, but not enough to cause so many cavi-ties, she thought.
Dental cavities in children declined from the 1970s to the 1990s. Then, in the mid-90s, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found a rever-sal, with a significant rise in primary tooth decay in younger children.
Fighting your children’s cavities may be easier than you think. As Dr. Yolan-da Weaver, DDS in Pediatric and Restorative Dentistry, said, “Parents can help their kids avoid cavities. It takes just a few simple changes to make a really big difference.”
Five tips that will help you fight your kids’ cavities:
5 Snacking on baked goods—such as cookies or cakes—in moderation is better than gummy snacks or fruit juices. These treats, although they con-tain sugar, don’t stick to teeth, and that’s the big difference when it comes to cavities.
1 The best tip for parents is to get their kids in the habit of brushing twice a day. Make it a regular part of their daily routine, so it’s not a chore. You can make it fun and reward their progress. When your kids are young, you should brush their teeth for them to be sure their teeth are cleaned properly. The best kind of toothbrush for your kids is the over-the-counter, rechargeable electric ones. They remove more plaque and tartar than regular toothbrushes, and many affordable choices are available. Remember to change the brush heads every few months, as the bristles will wear down with use.
2 Floss removes a fair amount of plaque and tartar buildup. “There are a lot of reports out now that say flossing before you brush is best,” said Amanda Gar-cia, dental hygienist at Hires Dental Care in Toledo, “but flossing either before or after works, just get your kids flossing. Parents need to floss for their kids at first until they have the dexterity.”
3 Limit sticky snacks and fruit juices. When Amy finally asked her dentist about fighting cavities,the advice surprised her. “My dentist told me to stop giv-ing Evan sticky treats and limit his fruit juice. She said these two things are the biggest cause of decay in kids’ teeth. Garcia confirmed this, “We’re seeing a big increase in tooth decay among children primarily because they’re drinking a lot of fruit drinks. Kids aren’t drinking sodas like they used to, but now they drink Gatorade, vitamin waters, mineral waters and these are filled with sugar. Also, teens are drinking sweet coffee drinks, which also can cause decay.”
4 If your child takes a daily gummy vitamin, you may want to change to another type of vitamin. Gummy vitamins stick to teeth, and anything that sticks to the teeth can cause decay. One mom was shocked to hear that her five-year-old daughter’s gummy vitamins were probably the culprit behind her need for a root canal. Most kids’ vitamins come in gummy form because they’re easy to give to children, but there are alternatives on the market.
Good ResultsAmy took her dentist’s advice to heart. She stopped handing out fruit snacks for
treats, bought regular kids’ vitamins and limited how much juice her boys drank every day. It paid off, and at his next dental visit, Evan’s teeth were cavity-free.
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The Toledo Ballet’s upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland
by Rima Butto
7:30pm, Saturday, March 28 & 2pm Sunday, March 29. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. Tickets at valentinetheatre.com
or the box office, 419-242-2787.
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Director Michael Lang admits to playing around with some scenes a bit to show off his dancers
The familiar story of the Mad Hatter (Phillipe Taylor) and White Rabbit
(McKenzie Beaverson) will come to life March 28 & 29.
Children and parents alike are familiar with Alice in Wonderland, as it’s been made and re-made again in various performing arts within the past century. So if someone wants to reinter-pret the classic tale once more, a novel perspec-tive is essential, especially if the production has no words.
Enter the creative mind of Michael Lang, ar-tistic director and choreographer at the Toledo Ballet. The ten-year Broadway veteran is adding Alice in Wonderland to his lengthy list of original productions this spring. Despite lacking a pure-ly ballet background, Lang is using his eclectic experience to his advantage and incorporating jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and contemporary dance styles in this modern production about losing childhood and the trials of growing up.Freedom in Expression
Though he claims it’s the most challenging show he’s done, Lang thinks he’s a good fit, and said Alice writer Lewis Carroll is “up my wacky-brained alley.” The show will use shadow play and clever costume and set design to recreate the elements of Wonderland, such as the Rab-bit Hole and Mad Tea Party. While portraying symbolism and fantastical imagery on the stage may be difficult, Lang relishes not being limited by reality. “It doesn’t have to make sense, and it’s actually better if it doesn’t. It gives you a lot of freedom,” he said.
For a piece that’s been done in lots of ways, Lang said the most unique thing to do is stick to the book, a practice that deviates from pat-terns set in movie adaptations. “I want people to feel like they’ve literally opened up the book and just watched the chapters dance from page to page,” he said. Going chapter by chapter, the scenes are set to music from the Romantic era, when the story was written.
Though he mostly remained true to the storyline, Lang admits to playing around with some scenes a bit to show off his dancers, many of whom are auditioning for professional com-panies. Two ballerinas will alternate playing the roles of Alice and the White Rabbit, Semira War-rick and McKenzie Beaverson, both students of the Toledo Ballet. Other characters are being played by talented volunteers with a passion for the art of dance. Lang is excited that after his eight years at the Ballet, it’s moving locations this month to double its space and offer more to the students, who he says are the biggest reward of his job.Performer input
Keeping the kids in mind, Lang collabo-rates with some of his advanced performers in a weekly Dance Lab to get their input on the productions he carefully creates. He’s aware that there’s a fine line between keeping a show artistic and getting cheesy, and while Alice lends itself to what he calls “musical theater comedy,” he uses pratfalls and Three Stooges-type humor (though beloved by children) sparingly. His main priority is storytelling, often choreograph-ing scenes first, and adding music later, to focus on the narrative.
Lang believes that the story of Alice in Won-derland appeals to all: kids love its playfulness ,while adults can let their inner-child re-ignite. For those who weren’t fans of the original novel, he hopes seeing the ballet will give the audience an appreciation for the book. “I think seeing it come to life in front of your eyes will be a dif-ferent experience,” Lang said. “It’s another way for people to connect with stuff, and I like that idea.” Prepare for a little bit of whimsy and a lot of imagination.
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Little Explorers Learning Center 1555 South Byrne Rd. #100, Toledo419-385-0356www.littleexplorerstoledo.com
Educational philosophy: Curriculum is designed so that children may progress at their own rate in a loving, caring, and secure environment.
Tours and open houses available: By appointment, 8am-6pm Monday-Friday.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Ratios are at or below state regulations
Hours of operation: 6am–6pm Monday–Friday
Daily activities: Gross Motor, Free play, Circle Time, Bible, Learning Centers, Snack, Nap
Nap times: 1pm–3pm
Meals and snacks provided? Snacks and milk are provided, families provide lunch
Potty training required?Potty training begins in Toddler 2 and is required to advance to preschool.
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Gateway SchoolEarly childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery.
419.536.65034650 W Bancroft St.Toledo, OH 43615Between Talmadge & Reynolds
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St. Joseph Preschool5411 S. Main St., Sylvania419-882-6670www.stjosephschoolsylvania.org
Educational philosophy: Hands-on, developmental, fosters a love of God and for each other.
Tours and open houses available: Call for a tour and see where your child’s educational journey begins.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 2 teachers: 16-20 children ages 3, 4 and 5 Extended Day Enrichment Program, Before and After-school program.
Hours of operation: Morning Preschool from 8:30-11:15am for 2-5 days per week.
Daily activities:”Family-style” field trips and celebrations
Nap times: Yes
Meals and snacks provided? Healthy snacks provided
Transportation - Beverly - Byrnedale - Glendale-Feilbach - Toledo Christian - St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns - Fairfield - Fort Miami - Wayne TrailRemote VideoObservation Programmingfor Children - 6 Weeks to 12 YearsLead Teachers - Have a Bachelors DegreeLicensed - By the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service (ODJFS)
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Educational philosophy: Their major goal is to edu-cate the whole child, “head, heart, and hands,” in a nur-turing, homelike environment. The focus is on devel-oping children’s self-confidence and positive feelings toward learning. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is rated “5 Star” by Step up to Quality in the State of Ohio.
Tours and open houses available: Call to schedule.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Provide small class-es, favorable teacher-child ratios and quality interaction.
Hours of operation: Daily from 8am-5pm, accepts children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Part time pre-school is available from 8:30-11:30am and noon-3pm.
Daily activities: Encourage children to be active learners, and draw on direct physical and social experiences so they can construct their own understandings of the world around them.
Nap times: No
Meals and snacks provided? No
Potty training required? No
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Children’sDiscovery Center6 Locations to serve you:
Downtown338 North St. Clair St. 419-255-4890
Franklin Park3839 Talmadge Rd.419-474-8303
Perrysburg11090 Avenue Rd.419-874-8203
Perrysburg7033 Lighthouse Way419-872-4510
Waterville8011 Dutch Road419-878-8689
Holland1640 Timberwolf Dr.419-861-1060
www.childrensdiscoverycenters.com
Educational philosophy: Children’s Discovery Center provides the opportunity for your child to discover the world in his or her unique way. With programs based on the world-renowned Reggio Emilia’s approach to learning, your child’s unique interests and abilities are nurtured and developed. The single most important element of the Reggio Emilia approach is the image of the child as strong, powerful and capable.
Tours and open houses available: Call to schedule
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio? Varies by age group
Hours of operation: Varies by location
Daily activities: Morning Meeting, Project Work, Learning Centers, Group Games, Story Time, Gross Motor Outside & Discovery Room
Nap times: 1-3pm
Meals and snacks provided? Yes
Potty training required? No
Separated by two campuses yet integrated by faith, and challenged by teaching excellence at every grade level, our student body is a community growing strong in mind and spirit.
We are St. Joseph School Sylvania.
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4909 W Sylvania Ave Toledo, OH 43623 | 419-843-5097
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Toledo Christian Schools2303 Brookford Dr.419-389-8700www.toledochristian.com
Educational philosophy: Prepare students for a rigorous phonics-based Kindergarten by being “reading ready” and academically mature
Tours and open houses available: Available upon request, Open Houses once per semester.
Teacher/student ratio: Preschool is 1:12, Pre-Kindergarten is 1:14.
Hours of operation: 8:15am-3pm, with before and after care options available
Daily activities: Lessons and activities focus on Phonics, Math, Literature & Poetry, Prayer & Devotions
Nap times: Noon-1:45pm
Meals and snacks provided? Snacks are provided, lunches are to be packed, with cafeteria lunch available for purchase
Potty training required? Yes, students must be able to use the restroom with complete independence
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Trinity Lutheran School 4560 Glendale Ave.419-385-2301www.trinityvikings.org
Educational philosophy: They provide a learning environment that promotes growth in the Christian life through structured age-appropriate curriculum by licensed Early Childhood Educators.
Tours and open houses available: Call to set up a tour.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 1:12 for 3 year olds; 1:14 for 4 year olds
Hours of operation: 3-year-olds Tuesday and Thursday, 4-year-olds Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Morning or Afternoon Session, Extended Care 6:30am-6pm Monday-Friday.Daily activities: Handwriting Without Tears and McGraw Hill My Math Curriculum
Nap times: After lunch for preschoolers in extended care
Meals and snacks provided? Nutritional snacks and hot lunches available
Potty training required? Yes
WE ARE… …rooted in Christ…building a strong foundation for life …academically based through play…NOW ENROLLING for our 3, 4, 5 year olds,
Preschool/Pre-K…flexible, offering various options:
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4560 Glendale Avenue Toledo, OH 43614419.385.2301
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Our Cultural Fair is open to the community!Come explore while enjoying food, fun
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PRESCH00LHelping Three and Four year olds to grow in a stimulating and caring environment
Sylvania First Preschool
Mon -Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pick your days!
Christian based curriculum Extended day available!
419-885-4249 www.sylvaniafirst.org
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Maumee Valley Country Day School1715 S. Reynolds Rd.419-381-1313www.mvcds.org
Educational philosophy: They believe that young children are competent, intellectual beings, fully capable of understanding the world around them. Our curriculum is child-driven so that students can make deeper, more meaningful connections to their learning.
Tours and open houses available: Drop in tours Tuesdays at 1pm and Fridays at 9am. Open Houses held twiceper year, November and January. Private tours daily, and appointmentsare available
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio? Preschool 5:1, Prekindergarten 6:1, Kindergarten 7:1
Hours of operation: 7:30am-6pm, M-F
Daily activities: Children experience the curriculum through indoor and outdoor explorations, as well as in music, art, physical education, and Spanish language.
Nap times: Full-day preschool children rest in the afternoonfollowing lunch and Pre-kindergarten children rest in the afternoonfollowing lunch and specials.
Meals and snacks provided: Can send a lunch to school or order a lunch from the cafeteria. Morning snack is sent from home and afternoon snack is provided by the school.
Potty training required? No
Penta Early Learning Center 9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg 419- 661-6369www.pentacareercenter.org
Educational philosophy: They believe children should be encouraged to express themselves through activities that center around their interests. Through hands-on investigations, children explore the world around them and form trusting, caring relation-ships that will prepare them for future success in the world.
Tours and open houses available: Call to schedule
Hours of operation: 9-11am Monday – Thursday 3-4 year olds, 12:30-2:30pm Monday – Thursday 4-5 year olds
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: AM Session 1:12, PM Session 1:14 (Both the AM and PM sessions have three to five student workers along with the lead teacher)
Daily activities: Emphasis on socialization, communication skills, lengthening attention spans, and following routines and schedules, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Also Introduction to basic letter recognition, lit-eracy skills, and beginning math and science concepts.
Nap times: No.
Meals and snacks provided?A healthy snack is provided
Potty training required? Yes
A non-branded, community service event hosted by Emmanuel Christian School will provide parents of 4- and 5-year-olds with infor-mation meant to determine if their child is ready and prepared to start school. From their experience, students who aren’t quite ready have a much harder time adjusting and excelling in the classroom, which can follow them throughout their school years. Taking time with a young child to make sure they feel confident when they start kin-dergarten is critically important to the student’s success in theirfirst year and will create a foundational attitude toward school and learning as a result.
West Side Montessori Toledo Campus13 Months – 8th Grade7115 W. Bancroft St.419-866-1931
Educational philosophy: Adheres to philosophy and meth-ods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, they believe that each child is unique and capable. The foundation to their success is the belief that nurturing the whole child includes challenging the intellect and community of the child, parent, and educator.
Tours and open houses avail-able: Weekdays by appointment
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Preschool program 1:12, Toddler program 1:5 or 1:7
Hours of operation: 7am–6pm
Daily activities: Spanish, music, cultural explorations, grace and courtesy, independence, math, science and language work
Nap times: After lunch if chosen
Meals and snacks provided? Snacks are pro-vided, students bring their own lunches
Potty training required? Encouraged after age three
Call today to make an appointment for a private tour of SCC
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A place where every child fits in.Special Education ClassesPhysical, Occupational, & Speech TherapyHippotherapyEarly InterventionOne on One Aides
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La Petite Academy 2935 East Rocket Dr.419-530-1070www.lapetite.com
Educational philosophy: At La Petite Academy in Toledo, their Journey™ Curriculum emphasizes language and literacy, cognitive development, social-emotional skills, physical activ-ity and creativity. Children who attend the school engage in exciting learning activities specifically designed to meet their developmental needs, and to help them advance to the next level of learning, through Kindergarten and beyond.
Tours and open houses available: Parents can tour the school any time during hours of opera-tion. Call 877-217-9530 to schedule a tour
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Infants 1:5, Toddlers 1:7, Early preschool 1:8, Preschool 1:12, Pre-Kindergarten 1:14
Hours of operation: 7am-6pm
Daily activities: Focus on literacy, mathematics and sci-ence in child-directed activities. Also creativity and art centers, construction & design centers, dramatic play
Nap times: 12:45pm-2:45pm
Meals and snacks provided? Breakfast, lunch and snack provided
Potty training required? No
Maria Early Learning Center:Sisters of Notre Dame4651 Monroe St.419-471-0170www.mariaelc.org
Educational philosophy: The primary focus of MELC’s service is each child. They nurture all domains of a child’s development, most importantly the child’s spiritual growth, in a developmentally appropriate environment.
Tours and open houses available: The director arranges tours 9-11am and after 3pm Monday through Thursdays, call for appointment
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: By class: PreK- 1:13, 3 years Preschool- 1:11, Toddler- 1:7, Infants 12-18 months- 1:4, Infants under 12 months- 1:4
Hours of operation: 6:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Daily activities: Children engage in free play, group activities, and enjoy gross motor and outside play daily. Creative music classes are offered twice each week.”
Nap times: Each afternoon, approximately 12:30-2:30pm
Meals and snacks provided?
Brainy breakfast is offered – the Chef offers something hot (e.g. cream of wheat, mini quiche) and they always have fruit and milk. Lunch and snacks are offered too.
Potty training required? Recommended for children enrolling in the three-year-old class
Monday - Friday YOUNG FIVES PROGRAM • 12:15-2:45pmMonday Wednesday Thursday Classes • 4-5 years
9-11:30am or 12:15-2:45pmTuesday Friday Classes • 3-4 years
Gateway School4650 W. Bancroft St.419-536-6503www.gatewaypre-k.com
Educational philosophy: Early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery. The program is structured around a variety of experiences which suggest active participation from the child, and is designed to facilitate a young child’s education through a learning center approach.
Tours and open houses available: Call in advance to arrange a time and day to see the school in operation
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: 1:8
Hours of operation: AM session: 8:30-11:30am, with early
drop-off as early as 7:30am. PM session: 12:30 3:30pm, with late pick-up 4:30
Daily activities: Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Nap times: No
Meals and snacks provided? Provides a nutritious snack during each session (AM and PM).
Potty training required? Licensed for students ages 2 ½ years through 6 years who are potty trained
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Little Mouse Preschool7041 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania419-882-2150www.thelittlemousepreschool.com
Tours and open houses available: Tours are by appointment and offered year-round. Two open houses are available in January and during the summer.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio: Three-year-old room is 1:12; 4-5 year old room is 1:14 with a teaching aide to help inboth classrooms.
Hours of operation: 7:30am-6pm
Daily activities: Preschool classes include art, read-ing, math, etc., guest teachers, music and library. Afternoon Preschool and enrichment classes are offered as well as a summer camp for six weeks during summer.
Nap times: Daily from 12:45pm-2pm
Meals and snacks provided? Snacks, milk and juice provided. Packed lunch from home required.
Potty training required? Yes.
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PERSPECTIVES ON PARENTINGadvertorial
Developing a Mathematical MindPicture a 3-year old who proudly counts to 20 but hasn’t a clue that numbers represent quantity. Now picture a 3-year old who is helping to prepare dinner by counting each potato as it is peeled and then counts them again as each one is put in the pot. We need 6 potatoes. How many do we have? Counting objects by touching them establishes the relationship between number and quantity. Research confirms that human brains develop more fully with hands-on experience.
Children demonstrate their mathematical minds from birth, sorting and categorizing, what is me, what is not, who is mother, who is other, what is safe, what is unsafe. Through their toddler years as their vocabulary and dexterity develop, they learn to count their fingers and toes, a parent’s way to introduce the decimal system.
What other ways can parents enhance the development of a young child’s mathematical mind? Practice the language of comparison. After all, math is really that simple. It’s not mysterious or scary. Make it a game. This is a little truck. This is a big truck. Give me the big truck. Eventually extend to big, bigger, biggest.
Ambitious five-year olds love big numbers and want to count to 1 million. They are fascinated by the idea that numbers never end. Capture that enthusiasm by supporting their growing mathemati-cal minds, “To infinity and beyond!”
WEST SIDE MONTESSORI MARCH EVENTSMontessori Parenting Classes held at Lullaby Lane Baby Boutique
PUT THEM TO WORK!Saturday, March 710-11:30 amDiscover meaningful work that will engage and inspire your toddler at home.
TODDLER CONUNDRUMSSaturday, March 1410-11:30 am Understanding your child's behavior is key to minimizing the stress of tantrums and maximizing your child's happiness.
R-E-S-P-E-C-TSaturday, March 2110-11:30 amIt’s never too early to teach your toddler respect, grace, and courtesy!
UN-CHILDPROOF YOUR HOMESaturday, March 2810-11:30 amLearn some simple tips to honor your child with the gift of independence.
COST: $15 PER CLASS Register online at http://www.montessoritoledo.org/?module=Page&sID=activities
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WSOS Child Development CenterMultiple locations in Lucas, Wood, Seneca, Sandusky and Ottawa countiesHead Start, 1-800-775-9767Lucas County Centers, 419-729-8035www.wsos.org
Educational philosophy: The goal of Head Start is to pre-pare children for kindergarten in a safe, nurturing, engag-ing, enjoyable and secure learning environment in order to help them gain the awareness, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their present environment and deal with later responsibilities in school and in life.
Tours and open houses available: Tours are available any-time during program operations. Open Houses are typically held once per year at the beginning of each school year.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio? 2:17
Hours of operation: 8:30am-4pm
Daily activities: Greeting, work time (includes language, lit-eracy, math, science, social experiences, large and fine motor experiences), class meetings (including songs, book reading etc.) lunch, tooth brushing, outside/indoor gross motor and snack
Nap times: Children in part-day programs do not nap. Children enrolled in child care centers typically nap after lunch.
Meals and snacks provided? Yes
Potty training required? No
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Kidz [email protected] locations to serve you3150 Bostwick, Perrysburg6801 West Central, Toledo
Educational philosophy: We use the Creative Curriculum in our centers and believe that children learn through play and interaction with the world around them. We incorporate what children are most interested in into our programming.
Tours and open houses are available: Tours are available anytime by appointment. Call for an appointment or email.
Caregiver or teacher/student ratio? 1:12
Hours of operation: Perrysburg: 6am to 10pm Mon to thurs. 6 am to midnight fri and sat.
Sylvania: 5:30am to 11 pm Sun to thurs. 5:30am to midnight fri and sat.
Daily activities: Daily activities include stories, arts and crafts, gross motor, imaginary play.
Nap times: Nap time is from 12pm to 2pm daily.children enrolled in child care centers typically nap after lunch.
Meals and snacks provided? Breakfast and snacks are pro-vided by Kidz Watch. Parents pack or purchase other meals.
Potty training required? Potty training not required. We will work with your child!
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Homework! It creates terror for me as my child brings it home every night. It’s a battle that parents fight together and, in our case, sometimes add to the trauma with our own kind of drama.
The homework battle begins when school ends and our daughter comes home. My wife recognizes that our daugh-ter needs some down time to play, so she gives her that. My wife will try to have her do homework after some playtime, and it works in some cases. But many times it doesn’t, and that means the battle is deferred to me when I come home.
When I enter the door, a happy young girl greets me, but she can quickly turn to a defiant child when I ask: “Is your home-work done?”
“I’m going to get to it later,” she re-sponds.
“Elizabeth, you need to do your homework,” I reply in a kind but asser-tive manner.
“I don’t want to right now. I’ll do it later.”
“No, you need to do it now. It is get-ting late.”
“Just a minute.”“Minute’s up.”“Oh, you are so mean!”I have gone from a loved parent to
a “meany” within seconds. She trudges over to the dining room table, sits down and starts to work.
Most times, she doesn’t need our help, but sometimes she wants assistance with math. Usually we can offer help and get the work done, but a recent math prob-lem temporarily altered the battle lines and caused me great distress.
Frustrated with a subtraction prob-lem, Elizabeth turned to her mom for help. My wife helped her by applying a different borrowing system. Unfortu-nately I was watching, and–even worse–decided to comment.
“How in the world did you do that? That is just weird!” When the words came out of my mouth, I knew I was wrong.
My daughter threw salt on the wound within moments: “Mom you don’t know how to do this, I don’t want your help.”
Oh no, what did I do. Why did I do that? I.. I.. Oh, I don’t know.
My wife glared at me. I knew what she was thinking, but I still verbalized “What?!” and held my hands up in the “what did I do” gesture.
“You know, you can’t say things like that,” she said, in the voice that puts me into crisis management mode.
“I’m sorry, I’ve just never seen a prob-lem solved that way before.” For some reason, I felt a need to defend myself.
“It’s different, not wrong. I received the right answer.”
“Yea, but how? I don’t see the logic.” Was I trying to help or did I really want this to develop into a fight? I got more glaring.
It was at this point that I stepped back and tried to change the battle lines back to normal: “Okay Elizabeth, show us how you were taught to do this.” This move turned the situation around, but my wife was still upset with me.
After finishing Elizabeth’s homework, my wife showed me her approach. I un-derstood, but still thought it was strange (I luckily did not verbalize this thought again).
We have gotten past that event, and Elizabeth still asks her mom for help. I also learned a valuable lesson: In the bat-tle over homework, never question your only ally.
The Battle of HomeworkA father learns about
homework and battle linesby Matthew Reger
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Author Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “Happiness does not depend on out-ward things, but on the way we see them.” Teacher Mariam Saleh at Central Academy is teaching her students just that. The fourth grade teacher has been reshaping the way her female students see themselves, their peers, and women through a new program she started with administrator Tiffany Adamski's support last year, "The Beauty Reality Check."
As an educator with 10 years of expe-rience, Mariam is a teacher that reaches beyond the curriculum. Over the years, she has observed that the girls in her school have become increasingly fixated on their physical appearance. Often, the girls desire to adapt to mainstream ideals of beauty that are exemplified through popular media.
Be the Change in Beauty
Mariam Saleh and Tiffany Adamski give a “beauty reality check”
by Gina Gueli
At Dr. Bunkers’ office we believe a positive self image makes a difference in a teenager’s life. With a beautiful smile you can have the confidence to achieve your dreams.
"Celebrating Braeden getting his braces off today. Imagine, I was pregnant with him when I had braces by Dr. Bunkers. 16 years later, my smile looks as good today as the day they came off. My daughter MacKenzie has the same great ‘Dr B’ smile and when Maddison’s treatment is finished she will too. We live in Michigan and find the drive to the Oregon office to be an easy one. Thanks Dr B!" - Braeden W.
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Indoor SoccerWinter
Program InformationTeams are organized based on child’s current grade and registration numbers. Some leagues may be co-ed if necessary. Recreational teams could potentially play games against travel teams based on enrollment or ability to form separate competitive divisions.
There are NO practices for this program. Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter). All players must wear shin guards, tennis shoes or soccer cleats.
Indoor Soccer Registration Deadline Cost Program Begins Day of Week
PreK - 2nd Grade Boys & Girls Friday, December 19 $50 ind. / Team $475 Jan. 10 Saturdays
3rd/4th Grade Boys Friday, December 19 $75 ind. / $835 Team Jan. 7 Wednesdays
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Natural beauty is bestShe recognizes that the unattainable
beauty portrayed in the media is highly one-dimensional and purely aesthetic. Furthermore, it erases many natural fea-tures. The array of beauty accessories, from hair extensions to self-tanners, arti-ficial nails, and high heels are among the many feigned attributes that women rely on to make themselves appear ‘beautiful.’
Through the program, "Beauty Reali-ty Check,” they spend two hours discuss-ing and then showing their students that even the ‘beautiful’ people of the world are hiding behind a mask of makeup, artifice, and photo editing. The program starts with the girls filling out a quiz ex-amining how they each felt about them-selves and their appearance. Many of the
quizzes returned are unenthusiastic, as expected.
For the big reveal in this session, Tif-fany entered the room in a dress, fake hair, full makeup, and heels. The girls all agreed, “she looks beautiful!” Tif-fany then proceeded to remove every-thing that didn’t belong to her (fake hair, makeup and all). Mariam asked the girls, "Does Tiffany still look beautiful?" The girls agreed that yes, she did.
Appreciate yourselfThe teachers communicated the im-
portance of seeing oneself separate from the mold that the media designs for wom-en. The message is to appreciate yourself,
your peers, and to have aspirations that transcend image and beauty. Overall, the lesson has positively impacted the girls, and their self-image has been uplifted. "Beauty Reality Check” is something that Mariam plans to continue through the years to aid growing girls in becoming proud women.
She continues to add on more activi-ties and programs, like a non-exclusive cheerleading squad for the girls, and she is so grateful for the support at Central Academy from principal Mrs. Patti Irons and administrator Tiffany Adamski. Mariam said proudly, "I love making a difference and that is why I am an edu-cator."
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Hot Pot and Asian Grill4038 Talmadge Rd. Suite 101419-214-0600Mon-Thur: 11am-10pmFri: 11am-11pmSat: Noon-11pmSun: Noon-9pmwww.facebook.com/HotPotToledo
Kid-friendly Depends on the child’s palette, and attention span if you choose hot potTo avoid wait Come early on weekendsNoise level ModerateBathroom amenities No changing stationsHigh chairs YesGot milk NoKids’ menu No
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To Hot Pot . . . Or Not!Options are endless at popular Asian restaurant
by Karen L. Zickes
I enjoy a good adventure now and then. And I always love a great culinary adventure. But on a recent night out, I am disappointed to say, I was everything but adventur-ous. However, I vowed to myself and the kids that we will return to Hot Pot and Asian Grill, and we will broad-en our horizons and experience the hot pot way of cook-ing, which dates back over 1,000 years.
Authentic Asian dining pleases palates
My children and I have always enjoyed various Asian foods, and have been curious for months about the Hot Pot and Asian Grill restaurant was all about; we have passed it at the corner of Sylvania and Talmadge near the mall countless times since its opening just over a year ago. We stepped through the doors one recent Saturday night to find almost every table of the small restaurant filled. Soon after we sat down, it was standing room only.
We looked around, and saw most everyone doing
something with chopsticks, big pots in the middle of their tables, and well, I felt like a fish out of water. I must have been exhausted after a long week, because although I was starving, I opened the large menu and was utterly overwhelmed. Our waitress was helpful and explained to us what the Hot Pot and Asian Grill was all about.
The manager, Liu Jie, summed up hot pot cooking in
simple terms: “It’s similar to soup, or kind of like fon-due.” Each table is equipped with induction cookers at
each seat and some tables sport grills in the middle of the table, allowing hot pot cooking to be experienced by an individual, or communal, as a group . You select your broth, and then any type of meat or vegetable you can imagine. You cook one piece at a time in the broth, or as some prefer, put several in at once. Many choose to eat the individual food items dipped in a special sauce of their choice. When you are done, Jie explained that many families take the broth home and have it as soup for an-other meal. As always, time is a factor; according to Jie, it takes a minimum of 30 minutes for a full hot pot meal.
Traditional dining for the less adventurous
Hot Pot’s owner, Xudong Wang, came to the States about three years ago. Though this is the only restaurant I’m aware of in Toledo to offer the hot pot dining option, the kids and I chose to forego the hot pot or grill and or-der entrees off the menu. There is no kids’ menu and no non-Asian food offerings that you might find at other restaurants to appease the little ones, but thankfully my boys agreed to share the chicken fried noodles with car-rots and white and green onion for $7.50. It was very good; as was my daughter’s egg fried rice with carrots and onion for $6.50.
There is also a section of “sizzling plates,” and I se-lected the beef with homemade sauce, veggies, and white rice for $10.50. We all love dumplings, so we began our meal with meat and veggie dumplings. Probably the most adventurous we became that evening was sampling
the green tea ice cream. Most of us were not fans, but my oldest son gobbled it up, much to my surprise. Jie said, “If a customer comes here, I want them to have a happy experience with us.” And yes, my children and I learned something new, and enjoyed a wonderful meal knowing that one day we’ll return and experience true hot pot din-ing. It just wasn’t in the cards for us that evening, and I was relieved that once there, we had options to suit our mood and needs at the time.
Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in Holland, OH. She can be reached in c/o
Bottom Line: Despite not offer-ing a kids’ menu, Hot Pot and Asian Grill certainly offers a variety if you and your children enjoy Asian cook-ing. For the adventurous and children who can tolerate sitting for a bit, the barbeque grills or hot pots may make for a wonderful dining experience. However, the large selection of en-trees prepared by the chef might just suit you and your family a bit better.
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Animal Books for Best in Show - Create your own pet-themed picture book after viewing the Mazza Collection, Best in Show: Animal Illustrations in Galley 18. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Noon-5pm March 1, 10am-3pm March 3-7, 3:30-8pm March 6. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
2 MONDAY
Kindergarten Readiness Seminar - Receive valuable information that will help you and your student pre-pare for kindergarten. Emmanuel Christian School, 4607 Laskey Rd. 419-885-3558. [email protected] Free
5 THURSDAY
Rise Above the Mark - This 2014 film shines a light on the current state of public education by documenting the effects that high-stakes standardized testing has on children. 7-9pm. Sylvania Southview High School, 7225 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. facebook.com/NWOFPE
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Back to the Moon for Good - This program is an informative, fast-paced look at mankind’s exploration of the moon in the past, the present, and the future. Fridays through March. 7:30pm. $7/adults, $5/children, seniors, and UT community, free/ages 4 and under. University of Toledo: Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu
Family Movie Night - Enjoy a screen-ing of one of the most popular movies of the year, Big Hero 6. 7pm. The former Maumee 18 Theater, 1360 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-2171. Free
Monster Jam - The 2015 touring season brings Monster Jam excitement with colorful monster trucks on a custom-designed track full of obstacles. 7pm March 6 & 7, 2pm March 7 & 8. $16-$50 (+service fee). Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com
7 SATURDAY
Curious George - Go on a meatball adventure with Curious George, and learn all there is to know about the deli-cious dish. Enjoy a meatball picnic prior
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to the show at 12:30pm for an additional charge. 2pm. GA: $14/adult, $10/chil-dren; With meatball picnic: $15/adult, $15/child. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
8 SUNDAY
Acoustics for Autism - The 8th annual Acoustics for Autism will include four stages of music, a silent auction, raffles and the ever famous Vault. Visit website for a sched-ule of events. Noon. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., Maumee. acousticsforautism.com Free
Greater Toledo Train and Toy Show - There is fun for the whole family at the Greater Toledo Toy and Train show. There will be free rides on Thomas Riding Railroad for children 4 and under. 11am-3pm. $6/GA, $8/early bird, free/ages 12 and under. Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. toymasters.org I Spy, Mansion Style - Search for objects hidden in plain sight throughout the 32,000 square foot Manor House. 1-3pm. Wildwood Preserve: Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free
10 TUESDAY
Little Scientists Week - The littlest sci-entists can explore fun, age-appropriate science activities. For kindergarden age and younger. Through March 15. 10am-5-pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday, closed on Mondays. $10/adults, $8/ages 3-12, $9/seniors (ages 65+), free/ages 2 and under. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org
Pack your bagsSaturday, 3.7 / Ritter PlanetariumSet off on an adventure through space with Big Bird, Elmo and their new friend, Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. During the imaginative, full-dome planetarium show, One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure, the new friends depart Sesame Street on a trip abroad to the Moon through the night sky. The program will explain how special Earth is while teaching the connection between different nations under the vast and starry sky. Saturdays through March. 1pm. $7/adults, $5/children, seniors, UT community and free/under age 4. University of Toledo: Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu —MLR
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Sandy Hook Parents and Northwest Ohio: Coming Together to Reduce Violence in Schools - This panel will include Toledo Public Schools superintendent Dr. Romules Durant, a student representative; psychiatrist Dr. Nancy Carroll, school safety specialist Lt. Scott Lowry, and parents who have lost a son at Sandy Hook. Moderated by Melissa Voetsch of 13abc TV. 7-8:30pm. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-874-1333. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org Pencils, Pens and Paint - Join a class on fundamentals of drawing and paint-ing, or basic art elements of composition, texture, color, line, and value. Ages 8-12. Registration required. Tuesdays through April 21. 4:15-5pm. $75/6 weeks. Create Perrysburg, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrys-burg.com
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28 SATURDAY
The Toledo Ballet Presents: Alice in Wonderland - Enjoy the fantastic per-formance of Alice in Wonderland. Also on March 29. 7:30pm March 28, 2pm March 29. $15/$25/$35. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-471-0049. toledoballet.org
EGGstreme Science - Spring into the science of eggs. Tuesday-Sunday through April 12. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. $10/adults, $8/ages 3-12, $9/seniors (ages 65+), free/ages 2 and under. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imagina-tionstationtoledo.org
10th Annual Kids in the Kitchen - Join Junior League of Toledo for this family event featuring local vendors, hands-on cooking classes and exercise demonstrations for a healthy lifestyle. 10am-2pm. St. John’s Jesuit High School, 5901 Airport Hwy. 419-474-6262. juniorleaguetoledo.org Free
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Baby Basics - Parents will learn how to care for baby during the first 6 months of infancy. 1pm. Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-878-0127. lullabylane.com Free
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Live Greener Lives - Play “Energy Jeopardy,” recycling relays, and other inter-active learning games, sponsored by the UT Stranahan Arboretum. For ages 5-12 years old. 4-5pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5340. toledolibrary.org Free
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48 Hour Young Playwright’s Festival - Toledo-area students in grades K-12 will represent their schools. On March 15, teams and fans present original 10-minute plays. Registration required. Sponsored by The Children’s Theatre Workshop of Toledo. $45/member, $60/non-member. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. aate.site-ym.com
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Teddy Bear Care Fair - Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo for a checkup and enjoy activities in Nature’s Neighborhood and the Museum of Science. Performance by The Wanna Bees at 1pm in the Museum’s Indoor Theatre. 10:30am. 17/adults, $14/under age 12 & seniors, free/under age 2 ($2 off for Lucas County residents. There is a 50% off winter coupon available online). Toledo Zoo Indoor Theatre, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
St. Paw-trick’s Day - Children will make treats and play animal-themed games as they discover which pets originated from Ireland. For ages 7-12. 11am-1pm. $20. The Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. 419-891-0705. toledohumane.org
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Student Exchange Information - Discover how you can host a high school international exchange student through Aspect Foundation. Open House is 6:30-7:30pm. Sanger Library Meeting Room, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-531-5887. aspectfoundation.org Free
24 TUESDAY
Cultural Fair - The fair will feature a variety of fun activities and food that explore the excitement of different cultures. 6-7:30pm. Trinity Lutheran School, 4560 Glendale Ave. 419-385-2301. Free
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Family Center Visiting Artist: Merrill Rainey - Meet author Merrill Rainey from Little Rainey Illustration Design and learn what inspires him as he creates his chil-dren’s books. 10-11am. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Toledo Zoo Aquarium Grand Opening Celebration - Celebrate the grand re-opening weekend of the Toledo Zoo’s beloved Aquarium. 10am-4pm. $17/adults, $14/under age 12 & seniors, free/under age 2 ($2 off for Lucas County residents. There is a 50% off winter coupon available online). Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
TuesdaysBabytime, Young children will learn early literacy skills through stories, rhymes and music. For babies up to one year old with an adult. 10-10:45am. Sylvania Library Meeting Room, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org FreeThursdaysMothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Meeting, Working and stay-at-home moms can meet for this special weekly moms group with family activities and dis-cussion topics. Reliable childcare provid-ed. 9:45-11:15am. McCord Rd. Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. motherscenter.net FreeSaturdaysStorytime, An inclusive storytime with books, rhymes and music. 9:30-10:30am. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee
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