SHUCKED A New Musical Comedy!

The American Theatre Guild is pleased to announce that single tickets to SHUCKED, the Tony Award® winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. This production is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances Jan. 20–25, 2026. 

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Top Hand Strengthening Activities in Occupational Therapy for Kids

Strong hands play a vital role in how children grasp pencils, cut with scissors, and manage everyday tasks. Occupational therapy often uses playful yet purposeful activities to build hand strength and coordination. Hand strengthening activities in occupational therapy give children the tools they need to improve fine motor skills and increase independence in daily life.

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Day Three in NYC: Family-Friendly Itinerary with Museums, Views, and Central Park

When I think back on our trip to New York City, Day Three shimmers in my memory like the city skyline at night, bold, bright, and absolutely unforgettable. We woke up at the hotel groggy, our bodies reminding us just how much ground we had already covered in day one and day two, but the energy of the city had us running on something better than caffeine: pure excitement.

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How To Keep Kids Safe Around Backyard Pools

Backyard pools can offer endless summer fun, but they also present serious safety risks for children. The good news is that most pool accidents are preventable with the right precautions in place. Learn how to keep kids safe around backyard pools and create an environment where your family can enjoy peace of mind.

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This Everyday Essential is a Game-Changer for Teachers and Moms

Okay, let’s be real: the first week of school feels less like “back to routine” and more like an Olympic event nobody trained for. Between lesson planning, coordinating schedules, grad school assignments, and keeping three teenagers fed (how do they eat SO much?!), I was hanging on by a thread. And by thread, I mean coffee and sneakers.

Because here’s the truth: if your shoes aren’t right, nothing else is right.

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