Toledo Parent Magazine

By Kendall Crawford The Ohio Newsroom (Published September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT) The federal government will pay less to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs run starting on Thursday. Historically, SNAP administrative costs have been shared by the federal government and the state. But, under the Trump administration’s HR1, or “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the portion the federal government covers will go down. On Oct.

There are programs defined by what they offer, and then there are programs shaped around the exceptional people who lead them. Anthony Guinn Jr.’s Lead the Way Initiative belongs to the latter. Established in 2013, the Lead the Way initiative is a youth program focusing on giving young people a safe and supportive environment where they can build confidence, learn accountability, develop leadership skills and be exposed to opportunities beyond what they may encounter in their everyday lives.

By Cailly Howell-McLean, MD, Pediatrician and Medical Director of Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s – Toledo Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting time for everyone, bringing countless special moments along with plenty of questions about how to keep their baby safe and healthy. While there are many decisions parents will make during their baby’s first months, creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important.

Operation Surprise Attack’s (OSA) Harvest of Hope campaign to send cards and gifts to local children facing serious, rare, chronic or life-threatening health challenges is nearly over, but there is still time to contribute. During the Harvest of Hope campaign, six children from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan will be surprised with cards and gifts of encouragement. The campaign runs until Oct. 12, but cards must be to OSA by Oct. 19.

It has been a goal of mine to do more crafts with my 2-year-old at home. I can tell she really enjoys them and I have been loving displaying her creations around the house. Halloween is an especially a fun time to do crafts with your little ones and there are so many creative ideas out there.

Fall is all about colorful leaves, pumpkin patches and cozy vibes. Enter your favorite fall photo for a chance to be featured in Toledo Parent.

Saturday, Oct. 3 An open house with local rock band 5th ACE, family activities like pumpkin launching and decorating, food trucks, a bounce house, and visits from the fire department and mascot Chipper. Renewed Outdoors Perrysburg North Location, 11330 Avenue Rd., Perrysburg A fall craft program for kids ages 6-10, where young makers create a seasonal craft to celebrate the autumn season.

Halloween fun doesn’t have to wait until October 31. These five picture books bring witches, ghosts and a little magical mischief to storytime, giving families plenty to read while counting down to trick-or-treating. An Untold Story of the Halloween Fairy By Diane AlberYou know the Tooth Fairy, but have you met the Halloween Fairy? This fairy isn’t a fan of spooky things, and she has a plan for all that trick-or-treat candy: trade it for magical dreams.

Stork & Sun, a baby wipes company started by Sylvania parents Chase and Stefanie Linton, is giving away a full year of wipes (nine 16 Packs, 8,640 wipes, a $764.91 retail value) to one family. Stork & Sun makes one wipe for skin and surfaces (bottoms, faces, hands, high chairs, car seats) with seven ingredients printed right on the pack. Entry is free and takes one email at storkandsun.com/pages/giveaway; no purchase necessary.