A Week at Overfield 3/25/16 written by Elizabeth Perry, Atelierista A week at the Overfield School in Troy looks very different from season to season and year to year. Nature has a strong presence, as do the interests of the children. Every spring, daffodil shoots appear in the garden just outside the three and four…
Spring Break Water Safety Tips from Goldfish Swim School April means spring has finally come to Dayton (or it is at least on it’s way)! As families prepare to head out to warm-weather spring-break destinations, water and swim safety are on the minds of many parents. Maybe the kids haven’t been in swim lessons since…
Residential camp a wonderful, growth-filled experience that provides your child with invaluable life lessons on how to be independent, responsible…
Cabin fever can definitely set in when you have a newborn. But eventually you are ready to venture out with your little one.
The Five Rivers Metroparks have a plethora of exciting things for us Daytonians to enjoy this spring. Grab the kids, put on some comfy shoes and go explore. Get out of your comfort zone and go to a new park this year- you won’t regret it. A HALF MILE MORESat. Apr 2, 8:00 am-12:00 pmSUGARCREEK…
I recently wrote about the decision of leaving the workforce versus remaining in the work force after having a baby. The two choices of stay-at-home parent and work-out-of-the-home parent seem to have such definitive boundaries around what they are. But what about when employment means something different than putting on a blazer every morning, making a commute, and…
Spring has sprung! Time to head outdoors and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature coming back to life. Check out these two parks for a great way to spend a spring afternoon. Nature Sounds Playground At the Nature Sounds Playground at Countryside Park kids can experience six outdoor instruments where they can drum, chime,…
Daylight saving time starts this coming Sunday, March 13th. We look forward to this day each year as it means spring is not far behind. The buds will soon be appearing on the arms of the tree branches and flower bulbs will soon be poking their way out of the cold soil. However, with all…
Everyone loves a good Easter Egg Hunt and Dayton has plenty to offer. We have everything from helicopter drops to Easter Bunny photos and everything in between. Here is a list of just some of the Egg Hunts that we found in the area. Happy Hunting! Easter Egg Hunt at The Mall at Fairfield Commons:…
Seven Pediatrician Offices Taking Part in Statewide Program to Prevent Vision Loss in Ohio’s Preschoolers(Dayton, Ohio) – Seven PriMed pediatrician offices in the Dayton area announced a partnership with the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) and Prevent Blindness to improve preschool vision screenings and prevent vision loss in children 3-5 years of…
