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Parenting with a PediatricianMatt Reger learns medical care is not guaranteed
our 23rd year connecting with families
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Shaking It Up with Southwest FlareAmaya's Fresh Mexican Grill is all about family p30p21
FREEJanuaRy 2015FREEJanuaRy 2015FREEJanuaRy 2015
Doctors and health and
wellness experts tackle
common misconceptions
BRING ON THE
MYTH BUSTERS
headof theclassheadof theclass
Educational leaders share their visions and inspirations
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Stop saying the words “Hurry Up”
and enjoy the time we have because it always seems
to go so fast!Brittany O’Neill
Stucker
Start wearing a little bit of makeup
every day even if I’m not leaving the house!
It helps me feel better and I don’t feel so lazy!
Barbi Bauer
Always practice patience.
Lori Redd
Spreading the loveI saw our announcement and it was absolutely wonderful (November 2014, What’s Briefly Happening, Samaritan’s Purse). We got a wonder-ful response with people interested in putting together shoeboxes for the Operation. Although they may not have been able to drop them at our office they said they could drop them at the location site. We even had a school interested in getting a com-munity service project going! Again, thank you so much for your help in making our collection a success! Christy LaScalaOffice Manager, Advantage Chiropractic
Letters to the Editor
What New Year’s resolution regarding
your health do you hope to stick
to this year?
To spend time with my 13-year-old
daughter who is a cancer survivor and doing all the
things she missed while she was getting chemotherapy.
She is my little hero.Dora Alicia Dominguez
I want to make a bigger effort to get the
kids out of the house. It’s so much work that some days
I just can’t muster the energy. But we are so much happier
when we go exploring. Tiffany Garcia
Start wearing a little bit of makeup
every day even if I’m not leaving the house! It helps me feel better and
I don’t feel so lazy!Barbi Bauer
Look for next month’s ParentTalk question
on Facebook!
Play more and stress less.Jessica
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Kids say and do the darndest things. See what had us laughing this month! If you make it on this page, you can win giveaways from Toledo Area Parent!
My 4-year-old-son had his first filling and had to have novocaine. He kept talking about how weird his mouth felt. A couple hours later, he asked my husband, “Dad-dy, can I eat with my own teeth now?”Sarah Skiver, Millbury
My 10-year-old son, Caleb, said, “Can I be a mobster when I grow up? What’s a mobster, is it like a social worker?”Heather Flowers, Toledo
From my 2-year-old daughter, Alexis.Alexis: “Whatcha doing Mommy?”Me: “Oh, chillin’.”Alexis: “Oh, chillin’! Hang on a minute Mommy. I will bring you your coat!”Heidi Stotz, Toledo
When leaving the JCC the other day, Ten-ley fell and hurt herself. As I bent down to help her up, I forgot to close the lid to my water bottle, and it dumped all over her, literally soaking her! I prepared myself for screams of rage as she is in a “screams and cries all the time” phase, but instead, she said, “Mom, if I had wings, you would have gotten them wet.” Andrea Brown, Sylvania
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diary of a dad Parenting with
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by Matt Reger
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Grill is all about Family by Karen L. Zickes
Mason, 1, ToledoPhoto by KJ Keepsakes
Get to Know our Top Docs & Wellness ChampionsWe asked local medical and health and wellness experts some funny and enlightening questions. Check out what they had to say!
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They come into the world wide-eyed and calm. They love to be touched and express their feel-ings openly. As toddlers they walk around looking really smart, some-times making you feel they know more than you do. They are curious and eager to be helpful, especially to older people. In school they are teacher’s pet and often tell their classmates and friends how to be-have. They make sure they have your attention by touching you and looking you straight in the eye. Then they talk, talk, and talk some more.
This time of year they enjoy tra-ditional activities such as handling antique decorations and attend-ing family gatherings. They love clocks and watches and anything that makes a ticking noise. They are climbers and like to be on the top of the couch looking down at everyone else in the room. They enjoy helping you plan menus and going with you to grocery shop. GIVE THEM RE-SPONSIBILITIES.
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(15 Years Old)Darrion would like families to know, “Sometimes I need time by myself.” He can be a quiet and reserved teen. However, once Darrion warms up to new people he can be very kind and chatty. He is very courteous and strives to do the right thing. Darrion likes to play video games, with his favorite being the Star Wars and Pokémon games. At school, he enjoys his science class because he likes learning about different ecosystems. The family must be an active advocate for Darrion’s medical, emotional and educational needs. Darrion will need support as he grows into adulthood and learns independent life skills. The ideal adoptive family can give him consistency and support.
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(7 Years Old)Noah is a happy and active 7 year old boy. He has brown hair and smiling brown eyes. He is usually friendly, playful and outgoing. He does have his shy moments, like most children do. Noah has been described as having ”an amazing personality”. He is very loving and makes friends easily. He is openly affectionate and shows this by giving hugs and kisses. Noah has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He is dependant on his care givers for daily activities. He will need a family that understands that his disabilities do not limit his ability to be a loving son.
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Nose Frida the SnotsuckerWe’ll spare you the details on how you use this nasal aspirator, but let us assure you it is sanitary and extremely effective. This is definitely a “must have” for any new mom, and can be picked up at Lullaby Lane! $15 plus replacement filters, $3. 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-878-0127, www.lullabylane.com
TravelJohn Jr.Envision a world sans potty accidents? The time has come for parents of small children with small bladders. TravelJohn Jr. is a safe and hygienic solution for the moments when they have to use the restroom and there isn’t one in sight. Their patented technology that absorbs and deodor-izes might be the next superhero in your family. $9.99/pack of 6. www.traveljohn.com
Babee TalkBringing a new bundle of joy into your life is an exciting time! Pre-paring their nursery can be a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun. Get ready for the nesting phase with Babee Talk crib bedding for organic and practical, not to mention adorable, options. Complete Bedding Set, $199.99. mwww.babeetalk.com
An inside look at what we’re loving for parents this month
Aden & Anais Bamboo Baby Swaddle These bamboo swaddling blankets will make a super soft addition to your nursery. Made of 100% bamboo fiber muslin, these luxuriously 47”x47” blankets sold at Sweet Cheeks are the best way to literally surround your baby with love. $19.95. 5577 Monroe St. Suite C 2, Sylvania, 419-344-5750, www.puresweetcheeksbaby.com
419-475-4449 www.harbor.org
Behavior Has Meaning
Rachel Haslow, B.A.Program CoordinatorEarly Childhood Mental Health Consultation
As a parent or caregiver, have you ever won-dered why young children sometimes scream, throw toys, hit or just not listen? We have all experienced challenging behavior at some time.
Young children’s social skills are developing and they may not completely understand how to interact with others or express themselves. Keep in mind that even if your child is typically able to communicate, you may still encounter some challenging behavior.
It is important to understand that all behav-ior has meaning and communicates a mes-sage. Typically when a child acts out they are trying to achieve one of three goals:
�avoid something, such as cleaning up change level of stimulation, maybe it’s
too noisy, or the child is boredobtain something, such as attention,
a toy or a snackWhen faced with challenging
behavior:�Try to understand what need your child's
behavior is communicating. Remember that
children often communicate their feelings through their behavior. Ask yourself, “What is the goal of this behavior?”
� �Recognize what behaviors are typical for your child’s age and development.
� �Remain calm and help your child work through their strong emotions by stating how your child is feeling and empathizing with them. This ‘reflective listening’ can help your child better understand how they are feeling and why, which helps them work through their feelings more appropriately.
� �Make sure your child understands that it’s ok to feel sad, mad, or frustrated then help them manage their feelings appropriately. Model appropriate ways to communicate strong emotions (using techniques like deep breathing or counting). Children learn by example.
Harbor’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consulta-tion program (ECMH-C) offers parent workshops to parents of children 5 and under in Lucas County. If your child care, preschool or community group is in-terested in hosting a parent workshop contact the ECMH-C program at Harbor.
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From the Ground Up
On all levels of the educational system, Common Core has sparked relentless debate. The Learning First Alliance is dedicated to orienting that debate from the ground up, emphasizing an inclusion of educators, parents and students. A recent podcast featuring Amy Whaley, a Toledo Public School’s teacher, and Kevin Dalton, of the Toledo Federation of Teachers, discussed how Common Core allows for more flexibility in curriculum and in-depth learning on certain subjects. Whaley talks about her perspective as a teacher and how the classroom results shift focus away from pencil and paper assignments to group activities and proj-ects that encourage collaboration and creativity. Dalton discusses how teacher-led work in developing curricula allows for more practical, real world engagement, giving the standards accessibility in different schools.To listen to the podcast, visit www.learningfirst.org/get-it-right-podcasts-toledo-public-schools.
It’s only one purple crayon, but it takes little Harold on plenty of adventures. Children of all ages can fol-low Harold’s walk through the world he draws at the Valentine Theatre’s Family series show Harold and the Purple Crayon. This 67-year-old classic will be made into a Pixar movie in 2017, so now is the time to see Harold and his special crayon in person. Kids will love the puppets and masks, and parents will appreciate the message of using one’s imagination. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo. Sunday, January 25, at 2pm or at the Theater’s School Days program on Monday, January 26 at 10am and 12:15pm. Tickets are available for Sunday’s show ($14/adults and $10 children) and the Monday shows ($8 for groups of 14
or more, $9 for groups of fewer than 14). 419 242-2787.www.valentinetheatre.com.
ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital has partnered with photographer Rick Guidotti and his Positive Exposure program to bring an uplift-ing photo exhibition to the lobby of the Children’s Hospital. Beyond the Frame features 30 photos of the patients, families and staff there. The perma-nent exhibition focuses on the children, not their diagnoses, providing a unique perspective of chil-dren battling disease and disability. The photogra-pher, Guidotti, is a former award-winning fashion photographer who has spent the past fifteen years working with individuals living with genetic,
physical, cognitive and behavioral disabilities. The Positive Exposure program’s mission is to change public perceptions of individuals living with these differences. Rick took thousands of photo’s, candid and posed, and distilled them into the photos and captions on display.
Read more about the patients, families and staff photographed at
www.promedicahealthconnect.org/tag/beyond-the-frame. More about the Positive Exposure Program at
www.positiveexposure.org.
Not even fancy toothbrushes could convince her young daughter to brush her teeth. So first-time Toledo author, Sarah Chelten, decided to write a book about a tooth fairy who threatens to go on strike because he is afraid of the germs on the teeth he is sup-posed to collect. The Germophobic Tooth Fairy tells the story of Tomas, the germ-fear-ing fairy and the little boy who needs to learn about dental hygiene. The two help each other (and Chelten’s daughter Kaitlynn) dis-cover how to take care of teeth in Chelten’s first children’s book. She is planning a sequel to tell more about Tomas the Tooth Fairy. The book is available at amazon.com and
Barnes and Noble bookstores.
what’sbriefly By Christine Hollidayhappening...
Color This FUN! Harold and The Purple Crayon
Beyond the Frame
GermophobicTooth Fairy
Hear Them RoarExpect to be greeted by a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex the next time you visit the Imagination Station. Experience an unforgettable adventure at their Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit which features moving, roaring, state-of-the-art dinosaurs that accurately resemble what you would have seen 65 million years ago. The newest scientific discoveries are depicted with evidence sug-gesting that some dinosaurs are descendents of modern day birds. Educa-tional games, fossils, an excavation site, predator scene and various other interactive activities will educate and enchant visitors of all ages.
Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. $6.50/members, $19.50/non-member children 13 and older. $15.50/non-member children 3-12, Free/children 2 and younger.
Runs through April 12, 2015. 419-244-2674. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org Sarah Chelten (seated) with her husband Randi Bodi, mother Martu Fleischman, daughter Kaitlynn, and stepson Michael Bodi at a book signing at Barnes and Noble.
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n The Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-Fil-A, opened on 6720 Airport Hwy in Holland. www.chick-fil-a.com n You can now stop for a cup o’ joe at the newly opened Starbucks located at 6635 Airport Hwy in Holland. www.starbucks.com n Kroger Marketplace is projected to open its doors on the corner of Airport Highway and Holland Road by the beginning of 2015. www.thekrogerco.com
The Dance Factory Heads to PerrysburgKati McDougle, owner and studio director of The Dance Factory, said, “We decided to move for a new, larger space for our students with brand new floors, which is safer for them. Our big focus is family. We take care of each other here.” The Dance Factory offers classes for all ages. Infants can participate in Babywearing Ballet, active tod-dlers can attend the free movement/playtime group each week, young children can start dancing in Mommy & Me classes, and additional classes are available for all age lev-els up to adult. -EM
The Dance Factory, 7820 Ponderosa Rd., Perrysburg. 419-320-1619. www.thedancefactorytoledo.com
Viva Dance Company New Location
Viva Dance Company recently opened a new location in Sylvania in addition to their Monroe location. Classes are avail-able for children as young as 2 and con-tinue to age 18. Classes include pre-dance, cheernastics, and tumble programs for the younger kids, and older kids can continue with those classes or practice ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and lyrical. Enrollment for the winter sessions began December 15, with classes starting January 5. Viva Dance believes dancing is ideal for young chil-dren because it provides exercise, allows kids to build confidence, and involves chil-dren with their peers and community. -EM
Viva Dance Co.6756 W. Sylvania Ave, Sylvania.
567-455-5942. vivadanceco.com.
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Youth Volleyball Facility Now Open
The new 22,500-square-foot facility will be home primarily to Glass City Athlet-ics’ travel youth volleyball program, but also to Toledo Elite Basketball Club and Toledo Sports and Social Club adult recreational sports. Until the grand opening of this new facility, the volleyball club was renting spaces around the city for practice and games. The facility developer, Stephanie Kuhlman of Industrial Developers Ltd., estimates that Glass City Athletics will draw 300-400 people a weekend to Toledo during travel volleyball tournaments. Additional retail and restau-rant facilities will be added to the property in 2015. The biggest of these additional facilities is a nationally franchised indoor trampoline park called SkyZone, which should be open in early 2015. -EM
Glass City Athletics, 1590 Albon Rd, Holland. 419-261-0067. glasscityathletics.com.
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)
WISHING YOU A VERY PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !
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advice for parents with children 10-16
In children’s sports leagues, it’s hard to find balance between competition and actual play time. Upward Basketball, a national youth sports program run in To-ledo by Emmanuel Baptist Church, is a faith-based league that emphasizes skills and sportsmanship by allowing all kids a chance to play. The competition is real, but not overwhelming. Families commit to one practice and one game per week during the season, which is January to April. Evaluations are held in December to help organizers build teams that are as equal as possible. The faith-based aspect comes in two forms: devotions for players at practices and spectators at halftime during games. Upward also focuses on the relationship between players, coaches, parents and referees, and those positive relationships build positive results on and off the court. Upward is for boys age kindergarten through fourth grade and girls kindergarten through fifth grade. “Kids gain confidence as they play,” said Dave Rodgers, pastor at Emmanuel. “We want them to play against as many different teams as possible.”
For more information or to register, visit www.emmanuelbaptist.com/children.
Faith-based Skills &
SportsmanshipStriking balance between
competition and play timeBy Laura Blair
Preparing Toddlers for SuccessThe Ready Program is equipping students with the tools they need
By Rhonda Wilson
The Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green is running a new program aimed at serving young children with autism. The Ready Program spe-cializes in instruction, speech, occupational and physical therapies, family education and home programming to improve social, cognitive and com-munication skills for children ages 3 to 5 who have been diagnosed with autism.
Lauren Miller, the pediatric clinical coordinator at Wood County Hospi-tal shares her enthusiasm for the program. “This program is brand new and was developed to meet a need in the South Toledo area. What’s unique is that the program tries to target readiness so that children with autism can transfer to regular classrooms.”
The Ready Program is distinctive in its blending of the clinical model of healthcare with the educational model of a preschool setting in order to give the children a rounded effort of intervention and learning. “My favorite aspect of the program is that it is a blend of both a clinical and educational philosophy,” Miller said.
The goal is to provide support and prepare children as they move up to elementary school. The classes are limited to six students per class and will allow the licensed intervention specialist to have quality one-on-one interac-tion to facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten, taking into consider-ation each child’s own personal needs and abilities.
The Ready Program is also providing parent networking opportuni-ties and parent training and support with the local schools the children are transitioning to.
Parents of prospective students can contact Lauren Miller about enrollment at 419-373-7686 or at [email protected]. www.woodcountyhospital.org.
A two-day sports event featuring Dr. Tom House, sports psychologist, former major league baseball player and founder of the National Pitching Association, is being held by Mercy College and Mercy Sports Medicine. Dr. House will share his recipes for success when it comes to coaching and mentoring. Don’t miss hearing his expertise!
First event on Friday January 30 at 6pm. Park Inn by Radisson, 101 N. Summit St., Toledo. Second event on Saturday January 31 at 8am. Seagate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Contact Karen Keune at 419-251-1329 or [email protected] for more information. mercycollege.edu/throwing.
The Lucas County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
is now offering a mobile app
for smartphone users that will al-
low access to the latest videos,
photos, calendar of events and
contact information. They recom-
mend accepting push notifica-
tions from the Board to receive
information about transportation
delays and closings. App name:
Lucas County Board of DD
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Coaching Recipe for Success Smartphone Savvy
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QBRING ON THE MYTH BUSTE
RS“Chiropractic careis only for adults.”
Chiropractic physicians adjust children all the
time for various reasons. Kids can get headaches, neck pain and back pain just like adults. Kids can also get injured in sports and have tennis elbow or knee pain. Pick the type of pain and joint or muscle and a kid can be treated for it. Many migraines and
other headaches start in late childhood or adolescence. Poor posture can contribute to headaches and neck
pain, especially when the homework starts to intensify and your child needs to start studying for exams. Even babies that are minutes or hours old can be adjusted.
Certain disorders like asthma and ear infections can
be alleviated by improving breathing mechanics via corrected rib motion, or reducing neck spasms that in turn block the auditory tube that allows the middle ear to drain fluid. Another thing that I can do in my office
is help children by treating childhood neurobehavioral disorders such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities. As a functional neurologist, I have specialized training that allows me to treat these children without the use of medications by giving specific brain-based rehabilitation exercises.
Dr. Bryan RoyerChiropractorHarmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. 3829 Woodley Rd., Suite 1, Toledo419-517-5055www.besttoledochiropractor.com
Doctors and health and wellness
experts tackle the misconceptions
people often have regarding their
well-being. Do you really need to
floss every night?
Read to find out more!
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Most of the common cold and flu symptoms are caused by viruses, not bacteria. The signs and symptoms of the common cold and flu are more than likely to resolve by their own within a few days without the need for antibiotics. In fact, antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. Many people, especially those who take antibiotics for the common cold/flu believe that the antibiotic is working for them when the symptoms start resolving themselves within 2-3 days.
In all reality, the cold or flu has ran its course. It is important to let our immune system work naturally first to defend itself against viral and bacterial infections. The continuous use of antibiotics when not needed promotes antibiotic resistance and makes our body less likely to get rid of a bacterial infection. It is recommended to take Vitamin C and Echinacea to help boost our immune system. Staying well hydrated (this can be done with water, jello, popsicles, broth, etc.) will help with congestion. You can also use an OTC antihistamine to help with congestion which can lead to a more restful sleep as well as antitussives to help with cough.
“Antibiotics are always the answer to common cold & flu symptoms.”
Hussein El-KhatibPharmacistToledo Family Pharmacy1601 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo419-470-0700www.toledofamilypharmacy.com
MYTH:
Orthodontic treatments, such as braces, have inspired myths over the years. Wire braces guarantee straight teeth forever. All throughout your life-time, your teeth will keep on moving. Even after you finish with braces, you need to wear retainers to maintain your straight dental arch otherwise your teeth will move apart. Our patients love the non-removable retainers we use. Wire braces are only for kids, but Invisalign, clear ceramic braces and braces behind the teeth will hardly be noticed. These solutions are more subtle than traditional braces. Wire braces will prevent people from playing sports, but wearing a sturdy mouth guard will protect your teeth while you play. Wire braces are painful but after your initial adjustment period, you will see that braces are not that noticeable anymore.
“Orthodontic care has to be painful.”
Dr. Jeffrey BunkersOrthodontistJ Bunkers Orthodontics3448 Navarre Ave., Suite 200, Oregon, 419-693-4466880 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg 567-331-18601221 Ridgewood Dr., Bowling Green 419-353-3885www.bracesbydrbunkers.com
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Good overall dental health contributes to good overall health, and taking proper care of your teeth and gums is your best defense against problems far more serious than cavities. It is important to understand that your mouth is the gateway to your body. If a person practices poor dental hygiene habits, bacteria will inevitably build up on the teeth, which if left untreated, could lead to gum infection. Our immune sys-tem’s natural response is to fight the infection, causing gum inflammation. Ongoing gum inflammation allows bacteria to get into the bloodstream, leading to problems in the rest of the body such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory disease.
Scheduling regular dental check-ups and cleanings, practicing good oral hygiene including brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing once a day, and eating a bal-anced diet and limiting between-meal snacks is imperative to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, as well as overall systemic health.
Dr. Eric Hires DentistHires Dental Care3951 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo419-475-6673www.hiresdentalcare.com
MYTH:
“Oral health isn’t related to overall health.”
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There are many key points to note when you are getting a good workout, includ-ing the talk test which means you are able to carry on a conversation while working out, and RPE, rate of perceived exertion charts. The number one key to make sure you are getting a good workout is to determine your target heart rate zone, and 220 minus your age is your maximum heart rate. You can determine your resting heart rate by taking it before getting out of bed in the morning. Count how many beats your heart has in 30 seconds and then double it to find your resting heart rate. You now can do the calculations to find your target heart rate zone. This will give you 60-85% of your heart rate max and your target heart rate zone.
Gregg Schwartz Owner / Personal TrainerAmerican Mobile Fitness2727 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Suite H, Toledo419-351-1381www.americanmobilefitness.com
MYTH: “If you’re not working up a
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Each person’s case is different, and the doctor must use his or her best medical judgment. If a patient is considering vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC), it is very important that they have a full discussion with their OB/GYN with a careful review of the past delivery experiences, including the reason for the original C-section. The doctor should review the type of C-section incision that was performed. But if a pa-tient has had a single C-section, and their incision was a favorable one, many times a vaginal birth is possible. There are risks to VBAC and they should be discussed, including the most serious risk which is a tear or rupture in the uterus during child-birth. Patients need more intense monitoring during labor as well. Some physicians are not comfortable with these risks and choose not to do VBAC. The American Col-lege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that VBAC patients be admit-ted at a facility which can perform an emergency C-section within 30 minutes, so a physician and anesthesiologist must be on call. This is the reason some hospitals do not offer VBAC and why it should not be attempted as a home birth. VBAC is not for everyone, but it is possible for those who desire it, with a fully informed consent.
“Once you deliver by C-section, you can never have a vaginal birth.”
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Dr. David JacksonOB/GYNAssociates in Women’s Health5300 Harroun Rd. Suite 201, Sylvania419-843-4836www.associnwomenshealth.com
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“Liposuction solves everything.”
Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic sur-geries in the U.S. Some women with a constant, stable weight may be looking to change their body con-tour. They have exhausted all other options and can’t seem to shed those stubborn love handles. For them, liposuction may be the best answer. It helps to remove areas of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise. It is very important to me to distinguish between the woman who could benefit from li-posuction or other body-contouring surgery, and the woman who may need to change some of her habits to embrace a healthier lifestyle. I can’t help someone who needs to lose 30, 50 or 100 pounds. That woman needs a good program of diet and exercise, not a plastic surgeon. I know this from my own personal weight loss experience. Although it is my job to perform surgical proce-dures such as liposuction or tummy tucks, I have no problem recom-mending a dietitian or a personal trainer over my services. Living a healthy lifestyle is a lot more effec-tive and less expensive than plas-tic surgery. My main priority is al-ways promoting and improving the health of my patients.
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This is a common misconception. It is also one that is easily maintained, likely for two rea-sons. First of all, young children are often unable to verbalize or explain how they are feeling or what emotions they are experiencing because they just do not have the language skills to do so. Secondly, school-age children with average lan-guage skills may be able to tell you what they are thinking or feeling, but may not realize that what they are experiencing is not typical or even that it means something is wrong. Often children stay silent about what they are experiencing.
However, the alarming truth is that nearly 25%, or 1 in 4 children, experience some form of mental health problem, ranging from Adjustment Disorders, anxiety, and behavioral problems, to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive Episodes, and suicide attempts (Merikangas, Nakamura, and Kessler, Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 2009). These are only just a few ex-amples and each disorder or problem can range from mild to severe and impact the individual differently than it impacts others, often making these problems even more difficult to identify. Fortunately, many effective treatments for chil-dren exist and seeking treatment early can lead to a higher quality of life.
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“If you can see 20/20 on the eye chart, you have perfect vision.”
The ability to read the 20/20 line means you have 20/20 eyesight, not necessarily 20/20 vision. Eyesight is merely the basic ability to see; vision is the ability to identify, interpret, comprehend, and act on what is seen. One’s eyesight may test normal on the standard eye charts, yet visual skills may be seriously impaired. The children and adults I work with in our Vision Improve-ment Program may see 20/20, but struggle with reading and comprehension due to the fact that they skip words and lines while read-ing, add words that are not there or re-read lines. These are known as tracking deficien-cies and can be very disruptive to reading. The eye’s inability to turn in for near tasks, known as Convergence Insufficiency, can cause physical pain and discomfort and cause a child to avoid doing any type of work that involves reading. Many times these children have trouble staying on task for lengths of time and can be mis-diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. If your child is struggling with learning and behavior despite having 20/20 vision, an intensive evaluation with a doctor trained in developmental optometry, such as myself, is necessary!
Dr. Jeffrey SchmakelOptometristToledo Eye Care 3454 Oak Alley Court Suite 209, Toledo419-578-0057www.toledoeyecare.com
crowns) and gum tissue are healthy, there is no age limit with orthodontics. Some of our most dramatic finishes have been in the 70+ age range. One of our patients started orthodontics at age 74 when a retained baby tooth fell out when she was in her mid-60’s, which then allowed her adult tooth to finally erupt. She had healthy, but very crowded and crooked teeth. When she saw her post orthodontic photos, she cried because it was the first photo of herself that she had ever liked. A reaction like that makes ev-eryone on our team feel that what we do for a living can really impact some-one’s life.
Dr. Eugene Simon OrthodontistDrs. Simon, Haerian +Ludwig Orthodontics6407 Monroe St., Sylvania419-882-10174359 Keystone Dr., Maumee 419-887-12477928 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI734-854-6221www.perfectbraces.com
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Of course, we all know if we eat candy and drink pop all day we are going to get cavities. But did you know there are other snacks we may think are healthy that can actu-ally damage children’s teeth? How often do children leave the house with a bag full of snacks?
Kids eat “kid-friendly” snacks daily. Chips, crack-ers, Go-gurts are quick and easy. However, these seem-ingly healthy snacks increase our risk for cavities. Little mouths become oceans of acid. The bacteria that we normally have in our mouths combine with saliva and starchy food to create acid that eventually dissolves our tooth enamel and causes cavities.
Drinking plain water between meals will clean and reduce the amount of acid in our mouths. If your child needs a snack, they may enjoy healthier choices like string cheese, a piece of fruit or baby carrots. They will need your guidance.
While it’s obvious that candy and pop can cause cavities, it is surprising to see the amount of sugar and carbohydrates in children’s snacks. If your child has a starchy, sticky snack, brush afterwards to reduce acid-ity. Become a label reader, water drinker, and good brusher to reduce your child’s risk for cavities.
“Cavities are only caused by sweet and sugary
snacks.”
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i Parents have been led to believe for a number of years that juices are the go-to option for their children. However, studies have shown the harsh reality that juices often contain similar amounts of sugar as the most popular sugared sodas. In this respect, juice and soda are equal. While juice does have the potential to provide some vitamins, like vitamin C, this small benefit does not outweigh the risk of large amounts of sugar intake and the related health effects – obesity, in particular. Instead of opting for juice, make water the number one beverage for your family and provide your child with lots of fruit and vegetable options so they can get the necessary vitamins as part of their daily diet. If your child won’t let go of juice, dilute it with water so they are still getting the taste of juice without consuming large amounts of sugar.
We having a saying in dentistry, “You only need to floss the teeth you want to keep.” In my experience, flossing is one of the most important things you can do to prevent cavities in children. Children commonly get cavities in between the back molars, which are generally tight together around age three and can trap food in between them. Brushing alone doesn’t remove that food which then begins to rot causing bad breath. It’s a food source for bacteria that produces acid, which breaks down the enamel of the teeth. Baby teeth have thinner enamel than adult teeth meaning once a cavity starts it can spread quickly. We see a lot of these “non-flossing cavities” happening in 5-6 year olds. Those molars usually don’t fall out until around age 10-12. The good news is that if you combine daily floss-ing and using fluoride toothpaste with a diet low in sugars most commonly found in juice and soda, a parent can significantly reduce their child’s cavity risk.
Drs. Laura Westover and Stephen BranamDentists Oregon Pediatric Dentistry3140 Dustin Rd., Oregon419-698-4339www.oregonpediatricdentistry.com
MYTH: “You don’t need to floss
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Bethany DeakinsMaster of Public Health + Live Well Coordinator YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo1500 N. Superior St., Toledo419-725-7892www.ymcatoledo.org
MYTH: “Juice is better than soda
for me and my family.”
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Meet the people behind the scenes of providing the tools your children need to succeed in the classroom. Principals, superintendents, teachers and educational leaders share what their visions and inspirations are.
Gary BoehmHead of SchoolMaumee Valley Country Day School1715 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo419-381-1313www.mvcds.org
What is your vision/mission for the school? Maumee Valley Country Day School’s mission is to enable students to become enlightened, compassionate and contributing citizens of our global community, while preparing graduates for their best opportunities in higher education.
What inspires you every day? My inspiration comes first from the students. My interaction with them reminds me why my work as an educa-tor is critically important. Each student has a unique set of talents and a special story to tell. I’m inspired by their curiosity, their compassion for one another, and by their determination to make the world a better place. I’m also inspired by my colleagues-- their creativity and passion make my job so much easier. Finally, I’m inspired by our alumni and our families who always remind me what a special place MVCDS is.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? I loved my work as a classroom teacher but was motivated to broaden my influence. I’m excited by new ideas and I love the challenge of leadership.
What do you think is the future of careers in this field? There has never been a more exciting time to be in education. We know so much more about how children learn and we have many more tools for personal-izing the experience. Because information is available to students anytime and anywhere, the role of the teacher is changing from a primary role of direct instruction to curators of student learning. Teachers will function more as expert learners who will help organize collaborative learning experiences and help connect students to the resources they need.
Maumee Valley Country Day School is an independent and non-religious private school serving students in preschool through grade 12.
What is your vision/mission for the school? At St. John’s Jesuit Academy, we are challenged to build the foundation for future success, utilizing the framework for the Jesuit Graduate at Graduation, which includes being religious, loving, intellec-tually competent, open to growth and committed to doing justice. Graduates of our Academy have a significant head start in moving toward the accomplishment of these five goals. Our hope is that each day our students look forward to being challenged and know that they are going to have a lot of fun along the way.
What inspires you everyday? Each day as I walk the halls of St. John’s Jesuit Academy, the energy of the students and staff can be felt, providing a powerful inspi-ration for me to duplicate that feeling for others. The unique relationships between the staff and students is one of high expectations for each other, a willingness to take risks, and the combination of “work hard, play hard.” Everything that we do is encompassed within being ‘Men for Others’ and for the ‘Greater Glory of God.’
St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy is a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition for young men in grades 6-12.
Mike Savona PrincipalSt. John’s Jesuit Academy5901 Airport Hwy, Toledo419-865-5743www.sjjtitans.org
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Mrs. Wendie CucklerPrincipal Bowling Green Christian Academy 1165 Haskins Rd., Bowling Green419-354-242217360 N. Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green 419-353-1808www.bgchristian.org
What is your vision/mission for the school? To provide an excel-lent education and a loving Christian atmosphere that allows our students to grow in their relationship with God and others, and to become leaders who will impact their communities.
What inspires you every day? My walk with Christ. I view the world through my understanding of the Word of God and the desire to please Him in everything that I do.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? In college, I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life. Through various classes and much soul searching, I ended up in educa-tion. I had the wonderful opportunity to work at a Christian school which led me to become the principal at the Academy. I have loved my position because it has given me an opportunity to be around students and to share my Christian faith.
What do you think is the future of careers in this field? Having the opportunity to work in a private Christian school has given me the very best experience in education. I would encourage young people to follow their passions and do what they feel called to do because this is where they will find great fulfillment in life.
Bowling Green Christian Academy is an interdenominational, Pre-K-12, state certified, non-public school.
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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.
What inspires you every day? Hope Learning Academy has made me a better person. I am inspired and constantly learning from our students. They fill the halls with laughter, great ideas and a desire to learn.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? These same qualities are what have created my interest in becom-ing an educational leader. Each and every student fuels me to become a better leader, which in turn will make for a better school. What do you think is the future of careers in this field? I believe that as all educational leaders continue to grow and learn, the future in this career is bright. I am proud of my job and proud to be a part of the Hope Learning Academy family.
HOPE Learning Academy of Toledo is dedicated to serving K-8 students who need to learn in a non-traditional classroom setting.
Jacqueline JacobyAssistant School LeaderHope Learning Academy4234 Monroe St., Toledo419-297-6313www.hopelearningacademy.org
What is your vision/mission for the school? Our mission is to close the achievement gap and to open opportunities for all children to reach their fullest po-tential by developing meaningful partnerships with our families and community.
What inspires you every day? I am moved and inspired every single day by the people I get to work with and serve, including the staff, students, and families, who I call family.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? After my first teaching experience in rural Arizona, I became aware of the immense need that exists throughout our country. I also experienced for the first time the hope, support, and community that schools can provide and am a firm believer that schools are one of, if not the most, powerful influencers in our society.
What do you think is the future of careers in this field? Education is facing a variety of changes and expectations including an elevation of expectations for our students, teachers, and schools in the increasingly global market. Finding the balance between preparing our students for a global competitive market while being grounded in their local communities will continue to challenge educational leaders for many years to come.
Winterfield Venture Academy, operated by National Heritage Academies, is a free public charter school serving students in grades K-8.
WEST SIDE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE – STEM IN THE SNOW!Sunday, January 25, 2:30-4:30 pmToledo and Perrysburg CampusesWe encourage you to explore West Side Montessori’s toddler through eighth grade classrooms at our Open House on Sunday, January 25, from 2:30-4:30 pm. Experience the Montessori method, meet our teachers, tour our campuses and enjoy hands-on STEM (science, technology engineering and math) activities!
THE ACORN TO OAK class is an eight-week program designed for infants and toddlers who are not enrolled in a Montessori program. Children learn through hands-on experiences and parents have group discussions to learn about their children’s development, get to know other parents, and ask questions about the Montessori method.
INFANTS AND TODDLERS 0-17 MONTHSWednesdays, 9-10:30 am January 21 –March 11
TODDLERS 18-40 MONTHSMondays, 9-11 amJanuary 12 – March 16 (no class January 19 and February 16)
Tuesdays, 9-11 amJanuary 20 – March 10
Thursdays, 9-11 am January 15 – March 5
Fridays, 9-11 amJanuary 9– March 6 (no class February 27)
For enrollment information please visit www.montessoritoledo.org. If you have questions, please contact Anne Spenny, Admission Director, at (419) 866-1931.
National news has focused on educating children for the jobs of the future with a strong emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Developing habits of mind that will give children the curiosity, confidence, and skills to pursue careers in these fields can be nurtured from a very early age.
The more opportunities babies, toddlers and pre-school age children have to explore, problem-solve, and test their skills, the more prepared they are to tackle abstract thinking when formal schooling begins. As children mature they need constant challenges just above their comfort level but within their ability to achieve. Put a desired object just out of reach of a six month old baby and watch problem solving in action!
Children need to be encouraged to ask questions and take appropriate risks, feel rewarded for their efforts, learn how to sequence, persist, and feel satisfaction as a result of their own actions. Mistakes are important learning opportunities. Confidence grows when achievement is celebrated in the context of the effort expended, not in the context of pleasing adults.
Many children believe they are not good at certain school subjects such as mathematics and science. By nurturing their problem-solving skills and persistence in all areas, confidence to try subjects they perceive as difficult will grow. Encourage questions. After all, science is inquiry so encourage questions as much as answers. Make sure success is attainable but don’t give in and hand your child everything in life.
Our future depends on the ingenuity, creativity, persistence, and problem solving abilities of today’s children. Give them the tools to lead us all to a better tomorrow.
Lynn FisherFounder andHead of SchoolWest SideMontessoril�[email protected]
What is your vision/mission for the school? To create a learning envi-ronment where adults and children can become their best selves. At West Side Montessori, passionate, dedicated teach-ers set high expectations and collaborate with parents to support and encourage every child. What inspires you every day? The children. On Monday, a father watching toddlers through a one-way window asked if I see the same thing repeatedly or if I see something different each time I observe. Both, I answered. In each class, tiny children are working industriously but their individual choices reveal their personalities. Just this week a mother caught me in the parking lot to share how her nine-year-old daughter compared the twisting shape of the scarf she is knitting to DNA. Another elemen-tary student responded to my observation about the early morning full moon: “Yes, it’s a waxing gibbus.”
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? Like many private school lead-ers my career path was not direct. I was inspired to start West Side Montessori al-most 40 years ago by my own two sons. As the Head of a private school, I have the flexibility to continuously collaborate and create a joyous place to work.West Side Montessori is a private school
for K-8 and is the only Toledo-area Montessori school accredited by the
American Montessori Society.
Lynn FisherHead of School
West Side Montessori13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg, 419-874-9385
7115 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, 419-866-1931www.montessoritoledo.org
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Tom ShaferSuperintendent Maritime Academy803 Water St., Toledo419-244-9999www.maritimeacademy.us
What is your vision/mission for the school? Our mission is to continue building a strong, individualized, national core standards-based, college-prep or school-to-work edu-cation which integrates nautical /maritime themes across all subject areas for our cadets.
What inspires you everyday? The students inspire me in many ways. They come here for guidance and to discover what their path in life may be. The parents inspire me because they want the absolute best for their children and do whatever it takes to help them become successful. My fellow administrators, teachers and other staff also inspire me because they hold these students to a high standard, but care deeply about them as people.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? I became interested in being an educational leader after several years of teaching and coaching. I felt I could impact more students if I became the building or district leader.
What do you think is the future of careers in this field? Judging by the way things are going now, I feel we need a bigger emphasis on career tech education. More and more high school students are not pursuing a college education. There has to be a movement to educate them in career tech or the trades. We need more money and more emphasis on career tech fields.
The Academy is one of Northwest Ohio’s newest and most innovative tuition-free public schools using nautical themes to
educate students in grades 5-12.
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What is your vision/mission for the school? St. Joseph School is a school dedicated to Catholic faith formation and academic excellence. Each and every day, we strive to call forth the unique potential of the whole child, spiritually, academically, emotionally and physically.
What inspires you everyday? My husband and my own four children have always been the center of my life, but I seem to be driven from the inside. I get up each day looking forward to what the day will bring. I am in my first year as assistant principal, but I first was a parent here, then P.T.O. president, and spent 19 years as a third grade teacher, so I’m in my element.
How did you become interested in becoming an educational leader? I have always been impressed with our principal of 29 years, Sally Koppinger. I have worked with her over the last 26 years and I’ve always been struck by her wisdom and professionalism.
What do you think is the future of careers in this field? Change is already in motion in the colleges of education. A collaboration between colleagues, co-teaching and sharing through professional learning communities (P.L.C.s), plus online professional development, allows teachers to never again be “an island unto themselves.”
St. Joseph School, a ministry of St. Joseph Parish, serves students in grades K-8 and is dedicated to Catholic faith formation and
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Carol LindsleyAssociate PrincipalSt. Joseph School 5411 Main St., Sylvania419-882-6670www.stjosephschoolsylvania.org
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Making decisions for our children’s health is always tough for a parent. Our decision on immunizations was one of the toughest, made even harder when our health care provider simply gave up on us.
Before our daughter was born, my wife collected, reviewed and shared with me mounds of information on immunizations. When she first presented this infor-mation to me, my first reaction was that those who re-ject immunizations were all “nut-jobs.” But after I read, and even asked doctors for their opinions, I gained some knowledge, which then led to more questions.
Because we carefully considered the choice of immu-nization, we were also selective in finding a pediatrician who respected our desire to learn about them. We con-sidered several different pediatric practices and when we finally found one, our first question for the doctor was how she felt about assisting us in making decisions about immunizations. Although she was a strong advocate for them, she understood our concern and acknowledged it was our decision.
We didn’t reject immunizations. We actually set up our own schedule. We carefully timed out the shots and rejected certain shots when we thought the risks out-weighed the benefits.Letter of discharge
By this past summer, we had given every CDC recom-mended shot to our daughter, 8, except Chicken Pox and Hepatitis B, and most of the shots to our son, 4, when a letter from the corporate offices of our pediatrician came in the mail.
The letter informed us that we needed to get our children on the CDC immunization schedule within the next year or we would be discharged from the practice. The letter with our child’s name hand written at the top seemed impersonal and was not representative of what we had come to expect from this practice.
My wife and I decided to make an appointment for our son. We agreed that he needed to obtain another po-lio shot and an MMR shot. In our discussions, we again questioned the Hepatitis B shot but agreed that we would discuss it with the doctor.
On the day of the appointment, my wife accompa-nied our son, while carrying along her resource material on immunizations, prepared to discuss the Hepatitis B shot with the doctor. I had to be at work, and therefore was unable to go, but followed along as my wife texted me with what transpired.
In the exam room, my wife asked the doctor about the letter and was told that we needed to get all CDC recom-mended shots within the next year. She told the doctor that we wanted to have the polio shot on this visit, would like to schedule the MMR, but would like to further dis-cuss and consider the Hepatitis B immunization.
Parenting witha Pediatrician
A father learns nothing is guaranteed, even medical care
By Matthew Reger
Voice of corporate solidarityThis is where the doctor changed from the under-
standing physician we had come to appreciate to a voice of corporate solidarity. She asked my wife if we were going to schedule the Hepatitis B for our son and daughter. My wife responded that she did not want to at this point but was willing to discuss it. The doctor told her that if she did not schedule the Hepatitis B, that her office would no longer provide us thier ser-vices. At that point, the doctor got up and walked out of the room.
My wife sat in the room befuddled. She texted me, “They dropped us.” Sitting in my office I was confused and a little angry. “What? Why?” She texted a short explanation, “We wouldn’t agree to Hep B so they dropped us.”
She waited for 10 minutes in the exam room for a nurse to come in to provide a polio shot. My son was nervously awaiting this harbinger of pain. But the nurse did not show up. Finally, my wife exited the ex-amining room and asked for a nurse.
“Will someone be coming in to give my son his po-lio shot?” she asked.
“No,” came the blunt response.
“But we were expecting his polio shot today. Can I speak to the doctor?”
“She left for lunch. You did not commit to the im-munization schedule so we are no longer providing service to you.”
“So my son is not getting a shot?” My wife was get-ting angry and my son, realizing this meant no shot, was breaking into a smile.
“No.”I don’t think they expected what came next. I don’t
know if my wife even expected it. I couldn’t believe it as she texted it to me, “They are refusing to give Noah his polio shot. I want my copay back.”
The request took them by surprise and it was re-ferred to the office manager. This person came to speak to my wife and informed her that she had met with the doctor and therefore would have to pay the copay. But my wife did not back down.
“I came here for a polio shot and you refused to give it.”
It was lunchtime and they had a mother who was not giving up. The copay was returned and the rela-tionship ended in a manner we had certainly never wanted or expected.Parenting plight
I still cannot believe this. We asked questions, did research and we tried to do the right thing for our child but were dismissed by our pediatrician. I wanted to ask if they were dismissing parents who use illegal drugs, who feed their kids junk food regularly, or who smoke in the car with their child. Were any of these parents who expose their children to real threats being dismissed from the practice? Isn’t the purpose of a doctor to help? How in the world does dismissing us from the practice help our children? Aren’t they giving up on those they have committed to serve?
In the end we have moved on to another pediatrician. But we aren’t alone. Nationwide about 25 percent of pe-diatricians have taken the route of dismissing patients that do not follow the CDC immunization schedule.
Parenting is hard, decisions like this make it harder.
“I wanted to ask if they were dismissing parents who use illegal
drugs, who feed their kids junk food regularly, or who smoke in the
car with their child. Were any of these parents who expose their
children to real threats being dismissed from the practice?”
Juggling the schedules and activi-ties of three involved kids during the school year can leave little free time for even the simple things like going out to eat. When fast food isn’t an option for obvious reasons, and spending hours in the kitchen isn’t an option either, what is a busy, on- the-go family to do? After a long Thursday rounded out with eve-ning basketball practice, we stopped in the locally-owned Amaya’s and had a fresh feast in short order.
With Amaya’s, it’s all in the family
The Amaya family has lived in vari-ous locations all over the country, with many years spent in Toledo. In May of 2014, they opened Amaya’s Fresh Mexi-can Grill in the strip plaza on Dussel and Ford streets in Maumee. “I have been in the restaurant business since I was 11,” said Tino Amaya, one of the sons and owners. After college, he traveled the country opening restaurants and contin-ued gaining culinary experience.
Tino and his brother, Marcos, are in-volved in the family business, as are their parents Larry and Sue Amaya. Family is important to them, and making their guests feel welcome is as important as using only the freshest ingredients to make meals special. I feel compelled to add that they closed their restaurant not only on Thanksgiving, but also on Black Friday, to allow their employees more time with their families. In a society that now thinks Black Friday begins at 6pm on Thanksgiving, I think that’s amazing.
Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill1470 Ford St., Maumee419-482-5500Mon-Sat: 11am-9pmSun: 11am.-6pmwww.amayasmexicangrill.com
Fast casual southwest flareIn response to their customer’s
needs, Amaya’s is fast casual during the day when you can place your order at the counter and get in and out on your lunch hour. On evenings and weekends, they provide a more relaxed experience with full, sit-down service. Tino said they serve primarily Southwest cuisine and cuisine from specific areas of Mexico. “Everything here is from scratch, except my tortillas,” he said. He added that his mother and grandma spent a lot of time cooking with him through the years, and that many of his recipes are his mom’s with his own twist.
At first glance, the kids and I as-sumed they were similar to Chipotle and offered burritos and tacos to order. To our surprise, their menu included everything from enchiladas to burritos, chimichan-gas, tamales, tacos, quesadillas, salads, burrito bowls and more. I admit to being a bit of a guacamole snob, so we had to try some for starters. We unanimously agreed it was tasty and enjoyed a couple tamales as well.
The kids’ menu offers great quesa-dillas, Mexican pizzas, and tacos with a drink and cookie for just $3.99. Even better, kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Be sure to note that they close on 6pm on Sundays, earlier than some may expect.
Everything is made to order exactly how you like it and I loved that most ev-erything came in a small or large size. For my older two children who can’t always
eat the full adult entrées, the small sizes are perfect, less expensive, and nothing goes to waste. My small burrito was loaded with almost ev-ery extra they had available for $6.25 and my daugh-ter’s small burrito bowl was $6.50.
Liven up the weekendEvery other Friday and
Saturday, they offer live music. Wine and beer are offered, and Tino boasts, “I make the best margaritas in town.” Though I did not imbibe the eve-ning we were there, I may have to try one once I return, as Tino said that even their simple syrups and mixers are all made from scratch.
Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in
Bottom Line: Don’t be quick to conclude that Amaya’s is like many other Southwestern and Mexican restaurants. The family owned restaurant offers only fresh ingredients and entrées made to order. Reasonable prices along with kids eating free on Sundays definitely make this an affordable option for families. Whether you are on a tight schedule, or have time to relax and slow down a bit, your new friends at Amaya’s will be happy to accommodate.
Kid-friendly YesTo avoid wait AnytimeNoise level ModerateBathroom amenities No chang-ing station High chairs YesGot milk Yes, as well as lem-onade and Coke productsKids’ menu Yes, and kids 10 and under eat free on Sunday with purchase of entrée
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1 THURSDAY
Walleye Winterfest Youth Hockey Tournament - The Toledo Walleye and Playmaker Sports USA, LLC have partnered together to launch the inau-gural Walleye Winterfest Youth Hockey Tournament. Championship games will be played at the outdoor rink at Fifth Third Field. Admission to tournament games is free. Through January 4 at various loca-tions. A full schedule can be found at toledowalleye.com/tournament.
2 FRIDAY
Glacier Golf - Join the library for a “hole” lot of fun as you putt your way through the wintry book-themed miniature golf course. Also on January 3. 10am-4pm. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free
3 SATURDAY
Children’s Book Reading with Author Jan Wahl - Toledo native, author Jan Wahl, will read a selection of his stories and sign books during this family event. He has written a long list of children’s books, illustrated by the likes of Maurice Sendak and Edward Gorey. 11am. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
PineWood Derby Clinic - Bring along your derby kit and a drawing of the design and one of the woodworking experts will help shape the wood into the necessary forms for your derby race car. 9am-4pm. Toledo & Maumee Andersons stores, 4701 Talmadge Rd. & 530 Illinois Ave. 419-473-3232. Free
Worlds Largest Mitten Chain - Help put Toledo on the map with recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest mitten chain. The collected mittens will be donated to the Salvation Army for those in need of a little winter warmth. 2:30pm. Summit St. 419-725-9255. toledowalleye.com
4 SUNDAY
Full Moon Walk - Track nocturnal wild-life, call owls and gaze at a sky full of stars during this naturalist-led night hike. No dogs permitted. Registration required. 5:30-6:45pm. $3. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
6 TUESDAY
Jan-u-AIR-y - Explore the strange prop-erties of air with some air-raising experi-ments. Through January 31. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5pm Sunday. $10/ages 13-64, $8/ages 3-12, $9/seniors ages 65+, free/ages 2 and under. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419- 244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org
7 WEDNESDAY
Toddler Trails - Bundle up for outdoor, multi-sensory nature play. For ages 18 months-3 years with an adult. Registration required. 10-11am. $2. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
8 THURSDAY
Sleeping Beauty - Fans both young and old will enjoy the ballet classic, performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 7:30pm. $38-$58. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
9 FRIDAY
Wild Fridays: Snow Covered Meadows - This family night hike will educate about winter adaptations and meadow life. Registration required. 7-8:30pm. $2. Swan Creek Preserve, 4659 Airport Hwy. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
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Preschool perfectionSunday, 1.11 / McCord Rd. Christian ChurchSelecting the perfect preschool for your toddler can be a difficult task. In recognition of the importance of early life skills and receiving a quality education, join The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo and Toledo Area Parent for the Preschool and Activity Fair. The fair will feature preschools from around the area, including Sylvania, Maumee, Toledo and Perrysburg, as well as local family-friendly businesses that young children would enjoy. Sunday, January 11. 2-5pm. McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. 419-320-6953. motherscenter.net Free —MLR
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Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence uses balloons to treat kids with sinus problems
Dr. Oliver Jenkins and Dr. Christopher Perry are now using a clinically proven, minimally invasive technology to treat pediatric and adult patients with chronic sinusitis.Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Perry of the Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence are among the first surgeons in the area — and among the first in the state — to use the technology on children.Sinusitis is one of the most chronic health problems in the U.S., afflicting more than 37 million Americans each year. The pediatric population makes up a good portion of that number.“These young patients suffer from recurring headaches, nasal conges-tion and drainage, fatigue and other symptoms, which significantly impacts their physical, functional and emotional quality of life,” says Dr. Jenkins. “Many times, these problems persist for years but it may now be unnecessary, thanks to balloon sinuplasty.”Until recently, pediatric sinusitis patients were typically treated first with medical therapy (antibiotics, antihistamines and topical nasal steroid sprays). If that therapy failed, then adenoidectomy would be performed. Traditional sinus surgery was reserved for the most recalci-trant of cases.Balloon sinuplasty has been proven to work. Combined with adenoidec-tomy, the rate of success is over 85 percent.“Medical therapy can help many pediatric patients, but a good percentage of them don’t respond to antibiotics and other medications,” Dr. Perry says. “For these patients, often adenoidectomy and balloon
sinuplasty is the best option.”Conventional sinus surgery involves the removal of bone and tissue to open up blocked sinus passageways, which often results in an uncomfort-able and lengthy recovery. Balloon sinuplasty uses a small, flexible balloon catheter that is placed through the nostril into the blocked sinus passageway. The balloon is inflated to gently restructure and open the sinus passageway, restoring normal sinus drainage and function. Balloon sinuplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure. Patients are asleep under general anesthesia for about ½ hour.“Balloon sinuplasty represents a real advance in sinus care in children because it allows for a less traumatic and invasive method of opening up the sinuses,” says Dr. Jenkins. “That means faster recovery times and less discomfort afterwards” says Dr. Perry.
The Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence is conveniently located at 5800 Park Center Court, Suite C in Toledo. Call for your child’s appointment at 419-724-8368.
Dr. Jenkins and Perry: Voted BEST ENT
IN TOLEDO
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DailyHalf-off Wintertime Fun at the Toledo Zoo, Although the outdoor tem-peratures might be cold, visit the friendly animals inside the Zoo’s warm indoor facilities. 10am. Half-off daytime admis-sion throughout January. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
MondaysA Crafternoon at the Library, Have fun making arts projects at the Library. Supplies will be provided. 3:30-4:30pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free
TuesdaysBroadway Babies, Preschoolers will sing and dance along with Children’s Broadway Tunes and other musicals. The last fifteen minutes of class will consist of a performance for parents with costumes and all. For ages 3-5. 10:30-11:15am. $59 (includes a CD and use of costume). Elaine’s Music Studio, 907 Loch Haven Blvd., Maumee. 419-861-4618. adventures-in-education.net
SaturdaysBarnes and Noble Storytime, Listen to a different family-friendly story each week. 11am. Fallen Timbers Barnes and Noble, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-878-0652. Free
Snooze at the Zoo - Families will see another side of the Zoo and share adventures with animals, educators, zoo-keepers, friends and classmates during this overnight event. Each Snooze lasts from 6:30pm until 10am the next day. Separate fee, pre-registration required. Also on January 16-18, 24 & 30. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
10 SATURDAY
TSA Open House - Discover what an arts-based education has to offer at the Toledo School for the Arts, a tuition-free public school for grades 6-12. 10am. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org Free
11 SUNDAY
World Dance Party - Bright costumes and brilliant music traditions come alive when the TSO teams up with a variety of local dance companies to introduce your child to the wonderful world of dance. 2-4pm. $25. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com
14 WEDNESDAY
Hurray for Homeschoolers: Wintertime for Furry Friends Discover how mammals survive during the cold Northwest Ohio winters. Registration required. 1-3pm. $3. Farnsworth Metropark, 8505 S. River Rd., Waterville. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com
16 FRIDAY
Baby Tour - Enjoy some quality family time as you take your baby for a tour of the museum. 3:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
17 SATURDAY
Shop the After Christmas Sales - Take a group bus trip to the windy city for a day at the Chicago Premier Outlets to take advantage of the after Christmas sales. Non-refundable deposit and registration required by December 31. 6am-11pm. $85. Various Chicago stores. Call for more information and to register. Candace: 567-249-9099 or Alina: 419-944-1686.
19 MONDAY
Frozen in Time - Discuss the impacts of winter on humans and the wildlife living along the Miami and Erie Canal throughout history. Registration required. 10-11:30am. $2. Providence Metropark, 13827 Old U.S. 24, Grand Rapids. 419-832-6004. metroparkstoledo.com
23 FRIDAY
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic, musical love story is filled with unforget-table characters, lavish sets and costumes. 7:30pm January 23; 2pm & 7:30pm January 24. $43-$88. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com
24 SATURDAY
Silver Screen Classics - Watch the classic, 1993 American science fiction film Jurassic Park, directed by Steve Spielberg. 7pm. $5, $7.50/if purchased online. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
25 SUNDAY
Harold and the Purple Crayon - The first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson, the story follows the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. See brief pg. 8. 2pm. $14. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com
MVCDS Open House - Discover what options are available at Maumee Valley for families who want an educational experience that supports and prepares stu-dents for their best opportunities. 1-3pm. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free
30 FRIDAY
Visiting Artist in the Family Center Join photographer Erin Clinton as she guides children and their adult compan-ions through a museum inspired photog-raphy lesson. A small supply of cameras available for use, but participants are wel-come to bring their own. 6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
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