Toledo Parent Magazine

From mischievous robots and haunted houses to big-hearted trucks and cheesy friendships, this month’s new releases are packed with humor, adventure, and memorable characters. Here are a few favorites to enjoy together. How to Train Your Evil Robot By Joy McCullough One clever kid discovers that building a robot is easy, but teaching it right from wrong is a whole different challenge.

For the eighth consecutive year, Buckeye Broadband is partnering with Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) and Friends of Lucas County Children Services to host the Backpack Boosters Drive-Thru Drop-Off. The annual event aims to collect new backpacks and school supplies for children served by LCCS. The drive will take place Tuesday, July 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Kroger at the corner of Monroe Street and Secor Road.

By Chelsea Devona Summer is a wonderful season, but it can also be a confusing and even dangerous time for raising an infant. How much sun exposure can the baby get? How do you navigate exposing them to the elements? Can you leave the house on a hot summer day without risking bug bites or excessive heat? This guide lets you feel confident, making informed decisions about taking your baby out into the world this summer.

New year, new routines, new challenges. Our Back-to- School Guide covers homework hacks, the debate over whether parents should track their kids, and how tweens and teens can navigate the ever-changing world of friendships. Everything families need to start the school year feeling prepared, connected and confident. By Brandy Browne Parenting a child in middle school is emotionally complicated.

For my family, the middle of summer is full of warm days, weekend trips to the beach and lots of ice cream. My two-year-old has been soaking up the sun at the Toledo Zoo and the Metroparks. She even got a taste of her first Buckeye Sundae from Mr. Freeze. Even though it’s the peak of summer, back to school time is near. Easing back into school prep can start the school year more smoothly.

For more than four decades, Children’s Discovery Center has been guided by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, an educational philosophy that views children as capable, competent and curious learners. The Reggio Emilia approach comes from Reggio Emilia,, Italy. The Reggio Emilia approach has frequently been compared to the Montessori approach to learning.

July 1-4 Woodville Fourth of July Celebration Celebrate Independence Day at Woodville’s Fourth of July Celebration with community fun, family activities, live entertainment, food and a festive fireworks display on Thursday, July 2 at dusk. Runs through Saturday, July 4. Trail Marker Park, 308 S.

The idea of reading in the summer sounds relaxing, but what happens when your kids aren’t interested in spending summer days reading books? There are creative ways you can get your kids reading, even when you’re busy or they don’t seem excited about reading. Summer reading is a critical part of kids’ continued learning experiences. While the long break is wonderful in many ways, the lack of structured learning time can result in the loss of skills they worked so hard to gain during the school year.