I will never forget the kid, although I have forgotten his name.He was in the bed next to mine for a short time at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. We were both eleven years old. I was in intensive care recovering from major open heart surgery. He was in intensive care for another reason. He had…
One thing you should know about me: I’m a planner. I plan out meals, what the kids and I are wearing each day, and, most importantly, the direction in which I’d like to see my life go. And being a single mom never figured into any part of any of my plans. You know what…
The Get Outside Book Club encourages families with young children to connect with nature and literature by pairing outdoor activities with storytimes.
Audition for the Dayton Ballet II (DBII), Dayton Ballet’s pre-professional training company, will be held on September 4, 2015, in the Downtown Dayton studio
As a stay-at-home mom with tight reins on our family budget, I’ll do almost anything to save money. Here are some tips on ways to save when shopping
Travel back in time during the Ohio Renaissance Festival, which takes place Saturdays and Sundays (and Labor Day Monday) from September 5 – October 25
The Weeki Wachee Mermaids at the Newport Aquarium, will return to to enchant Newport Aquarium guests from Sept. 25 through Oct. 12.
M is for Monster has a passion. A passion to make each child love to learn at an early age so they can continue that love as they grow. We create engaging and fun activities for your child to learn through play, with you as their teacher! And the best part? We do all the planning,…
School is now beginning. Some parents may be rejoicing while others may be dreading the daily grind of taking kids back and forth to school, sports practice and other activities. Instead of groveling about it, appreciate this time because it goes quickly! The Following story from me appeared in The Chicken Soup for the Soul…
Here are five easy tips for going green with your kids. Play your part in caring for the Mother Earth and strive to provide a wholesome environment.
