A Young Adult’s Guide to Blending Families
Building a Healthy Blended Family Becoming a step-parent at a young age is both exciting and nerve-wracking. One day, you’re building a future with your new family, and the next, you might wonder if you’re truly ready for this big role. Step-parenting comes with little joys, like when your stepchild first laughs at your joke, […]
Dine ‘n Dash 2025
Shop, Dine & Give Back This Holiday Season Dine N’ Dash 2025 is more than just an event, it’s a day dedicated to joy, generosity, and meaningful impact. Hosted by Heartbeat of Toledo, this annual holiday gathering brings together local businesses, community members, and generous supporters for an unforgettable experience filled with festive charm. Whether […]
What to Expect After Baby’s First Birthday
Best Kept Secret for First-Time Parents of Toddlers Those early newborn weeks? A blur of diapers, feedings, and figuring out which cry means what. But when you think you’re finally getting the hang of things, your tiny bundle becomes a walking, babbling, boundary-pushing toddler. Welcome to round two. If you’re parenting in Toledo, you already […]
Respecting Her Choice: Why Parenthood Isn’t for Everyone
Why Some Women Opt Out of Motherhood Choosing whether or not to have a child is a deeply personal decision, involving careful reflection and consideration of many factors. Every woman’s circumstances are unique, and the decision not to become a mother is influenced by various personal, emotional, health-related, financial, and relationship-based reasons, whether temporarily or […]
A Heartfelt Thank You: Reflecting on Our 2025 Annual Banquet
Honoring Life and Love at Our Annual Banquet What a beautiful evening it was. On April 2, 2025, we gathered with friends, supporters, and members of our community for the Heartbeat of Toledo Annual Banquet at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. The room was filled with warmth, joy, and purpose as we celebrated the […]
Choosing Adoption: A Selfless Act of Love
Adoption as a Loving Choice Facing an unplanned pregnancy can bring about a range of emotions—uncertainty, fear, and even hope. If you are considering adoption, know that this choice is not about “giving up” your baby. Instead, it is a deeply selfless and loving decision that allows you to provide the best life possible for […]
