Erin Schoen Marsh
CODA Is A Beautiful Reminder That My Deafness Is Not A Deficit (Refinery29)
CODA Apple TV+ movie is huge for the Deaf community.
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ARTICLES
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jul 17, 2021
- 1 min
Hearing aids cost an average of $5000. Biden's plan to make them affordable doesn't go far enough.
President Biden issued an executive order last week to promote competition in the American economy. But does it go far enough?
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jul 12, 2021
- 1 min
My Daughter’s Hidden Disability (Washington Post)
My daughter’s rare reverse-slope hearing loss (RSHL) elicits awkward encounters with strangers.
Erin Schoen Marsh
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Why Every Family Should Have a Real ‘Yes Day’ and How to Pull It Off (Parents Magazine)
Having a "Yes Day" with your kids can be fun and beneficial. Here's how to make it happen.
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
I Don’t Define Myself by My Deafness — the World Shouldn’t Either (Shondaland)
The deaf and hard-of-hearing community remains on the fringes of society. Published in Shondaland (March 2021).
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Mar 19, 2021
- 2 min
Anti-Racism Work Could Kill Your Social Circle — Maybe That's a Good Thing (Shondaland)
Speaking out against racism may cause conflict, but it’s needed. Published in Shondaland (March 2021).
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Mar 7, 2021
- 1 min
I Received the Covid-19 Vaccine...and I’m Scared to Tell Anyone (Business Insider)
Healthy, 40-year-old receives a Covid-19 vaccine during Phase 1. Published in Business Insider Premium (March 2021).
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
Little Free Libraries Foster Community in Old Orchard (Toledo Parent)
Old Orchard neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio is littered with Little Free Libraries, small houses filled with books for whomever passes by,...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Has Covid Killed Women’s Rights? (Toledo Parent)
While nearly half of the men interviewed claim that they are doing most of the homeschooling; 3% of women agree.
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jan 13, 2021
- 3 min
Zingo's: Reliably Tasty, Consciously Safe (Toledo Parent)
Zingo’s goes above and beyond during COVID pandemic to provide tasty food with safe measures. Zingo’s Mediterranean Cricket West Shopping...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 1, 2020
- 3 min
Downtown Toledo Just Got Yummier (Toledo Parent)
New menu at Fowl & Fodder Downtown approaches local fare with homestyle goodness. Fowl & Fodder Downtown 614 Adams St., Toledo Mon. -...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
Letter from the Editor: 10 Reasons to Spend the Holidays at Home (Toledo Parent)
I’ve heard many people lament that the holidays will look different this year with social distancing and COVID-19. While I feel for all...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 3, 2020
- 3 min
Some Like It Hot: Bombay Kitchen (Toledo Parent)
Bombay Kitchen: Indian Street Food 5228 Monroe St., Toledo 419.214.1790 Sun-Thur: 11AM-9PM Fri-Sat: 11AM-10PM bombaykitchen419.com In a...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Sep 22, 2020
- 11 min
Moms Who Do It at Home (Toledo Parent Cover Story)
It’s a well-known story: women put aside their hopes and dreams to raise a family. As men statistically make more than women-- women make...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- May 25, 2019
- 3 min
A Mindful Habit (Toledo City Paper)
Jay Weik, founder and executive director of Toledo Mindfulness Institute (TMI), discovered meditation as a young child. He doesn’t recall...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Oct 8, 2018
- 3 min
Hair Does Not Define You (Toledo Parent)
McKenna Reitz, teacher and mother, on her battle with alopecia. McKenna Reitz, who has completely lost her hair, says that she is...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Jun 8, 2018
- 4 min
Love Our Kids; Don’t Fix Them (Toledo Parent)
Joy Hajjar reveals the journey that put their 10-year-old on the heart transplant list. Joy Hajjar is a bit of a modern-day Mary Poppins....
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Apr 26, 2018
- 6 min
YOGA IN THE 419 (Toledo City Paper Cover Story)
A variety of yoga studios in Toledo provide a practice space for many sorts of yogi. Originally published in Toledo City Paper, May 2018....
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Feb 9, 2018
- 3 min
Learning to Take the Time (Toledo Parent)
News anchor/reporter, mom, wife and community advocate Melissa Andrews on juggling work and life. Every now and then you meet a...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 17, 2017
- 3 min
Freak Accident Results in Paralysis for Toledo Native (Toledo City Paper)
Toledo couple Jason Finn and Jeni Belt face the hurdles of a sudden spinal injury that resulted in paralysis from the neck down. The...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 15, 2017
- 2 min
Kids Yoga Encourages Movement and Mindfulness (Carson Dellosa)
Kids yoga provides physical exercise while also teaching kids techniques to help them listen to their bodies and start to manage their...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 15, 2017
- 3 min
Inspiring Creativity: Simple, affordable ways to keep your child engaged (Carson Dellosa)
Your child won't lose the skills learned over the school years if you creatively incorporate learning into a playful setting over the...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 15, 2017
- 2 min
Thinking About Feelings: How mindfulness helps kids
Mindfulness and meditation can decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus, boost compassion and help kids with self-awareness. Photo by Mary...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 3 min
Bikini Ready in Just Two Years! (Toledo Parent)
While today’s society encourages pregnant moms to take it easy and eat to their heart’s content, new moms are also expected to drop the...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 2 min
The Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression (Toledo Parent)
Motherhood exalts the beauty of childbirth and the joys of a newborn, but many new mothers fail to mention another common reality:...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 2 min
Pregnancy Faux Pas: What NOT to say to pregnant mothers (Toledo Parent)
Everybody feels they have the right to comment on a woman's body when she becomes pregnant. If you can't hold your tongue, here is a list...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 3 min
The Moving Finish Line: An adoption story (Toledo Parent)
The Meyers faced a long and volatile adoption journey, but in the end, a perfect little girl from China was placed in their Toledo...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 6 min
Kids' Fitness Guide: Find an activity geared toward your child (Toledo Parent)
Physical exercise and sports hold numerous benefits for kids; choose one that fits your child and can grow with him over the years....
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Dec 3, 2017
- 3 min
Moving Past Labels: Early intervention success story (Toledo Parent)
Knowing when to wait for a child to outgrow an issue and when to seek help can be a daunting task, but too much help is better than too...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 30, 2017
- 4 min
Never Too Careful: Swim lessons can save lives (Toledo Parent)
Accidental drowning is the number one cause of death for children under 4. One Toledo woman fights to teach kids how to swim after losing...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 30, 2017
- 4 min
13 Reasons Why Not: Addressing Teenage Suicide (Toledo Parent)
Teenage suicide is on the rise, and everyone wants to blame social media and bullying. But are they really the culprits? One of the...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 30, 2017
- 4 min
"A Good Spanking Never Hurt Anyone" and Other Parenting Debates (Toledo Parent)
Is technology the reason parenting styles have changed so dramatically over the last two decades? We’ve all heard or said the equivalent...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 30, 2017
- 4 min
To Stay or To Go? The Redshirting Debate (Toledo Parent Cover Story)
With kindergarten curriculum becoming increasingly rigorous, more and more parents are deciding to hold their children back a year,...
Erin Schoen Marsh
- Nov 30, 2017
- 8 min
Back to School Guide: Setting up for success (Toledo Parent Feature)
The start of the school year is simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking--both for students and parents alike--but being fully prepared...