Toledo Parent Magazine

The Waterville girl, Annie Galati, was recently crowned 2026 Little Miss Majorette of America and Grand National Twirling Champion at the America’s Youth on Parade (AYOP) National Baton Twirling Championships at the University of Notre Dame at seven years old. The titles are considered the two highest honors in the country for baton twirling. For Annie, the accomplishment comes after a year of early mornings, long practices and travel to competitions across the country.

Home Contest Giveaway Michigan Renaissance Fair Ticket Giveaway Check out Newborn Essentials Giveaway Come one, come all, and experience a day of medieval adventure at the Michigan Renaissance Festival! With a new theme each weekend, enjoy family-friendly merriment featuring themed food and drink, a lively artisan marketplace, live entertainment, thrilling performances, and more.

“It is more difficult to be a great leader during difficult times than it is when everything is going well.” – Sylvania Schools Superintendent Tim Zieroff Difficult times may be on the horizon for Sylvania Public Schools. After a resounding property tax levy defeat in May, the district is back with a 1% earned income levy placed on the November ballot.

You’re a parent whose child has been invited by a friend from school to come over for a play date. You first call the other parent to check on a few things: Do they have a dog (your child fears dogs), do they have a pool (your child can’t swim), are there peanut-laden foods easily obtainable (your child has a peanut allergy), and, of course, are there firearms and if so, are they securely stored and out of reach?

If you are using SNAP/EBT benefits, here are some great options for fun summer activities. National Museum of the Great Lakes 1701 Front Street, Toledo. 419-214-5000. Visit the National Museum of the Great Lakes, which boasts over 300 artifacts, photographs and audiovisual displays. Tour the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, which is over 600 ft. long! This museum is also part of Museums for All. Admission to the museum and boats are free for all ages with a valid EBT card and ID.

Every month brings a new stack of stories worth sharing, and August’s picks are packed with humor, heart, adventure, and imagination. Whether your child loves laugh-out-loud picture books, inspiring tales of courage and friendship, or fascinating nonfiction that makes learning fun, there’s something here for every young reader.

Cherie Sexton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner By Cherie Sexton, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Nationwide Children’s – Toledo Oregon City Schools Primary Care Center As summer winds down, the transition back to school can bring both excitement and anxiety for children and parents. While shopping for school supplies and finalizing class schedules often top the to-do list, one of the most important ways to prepare for a successful school year is by reestablishing healthy daily routines.

Most parents have witnessed a fussy baby calmed by a lullaby, a toddler who can’t resist bouncing to a beat, or a preschooler inventing songs with hilarious lyrics. But beyond the joy and entertainment, there’s something remarkable happening inside those little brains. Music isn’t just fun. It’s foundational to how children learn, think, and grow.

Pilates By V Offers Movement and Strength to Women at Two Local Studios. Vanessa Pierce has been growing her business, Pilates by V, since its humble beginnings in her basement in 2022. She is now the owner of two studios with twelve instructors. The Maumee location has been in operation for two and a half years, and the Sylvania location had its grand opening in July. Pierce had spent her early years as a dancer, but temporarily put it aside to raise four children and attend nursing school.

When Elizabeth Davenport sat down with an idea that seemed to appear out of nowhere, she never imagined it would become a children’s book connecting young readers to one of Ohio’s most treasured historic sites. Her newest book, “Otis at the Grove,” follows a curious squirrel who accidentally travels back in time to 1851 at Spiegel Grove, home of President Rutherford B. Hayes.