Ask the Teacher: Waiting for kindergarten
Some parents feel that their child will have a better chance of succeeding in school and keeping up with their peers if they wait to begin kindergarten.
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Families Can Now “Save Their Spot”
DAYTON, Ohio- The last place families with a sick child want to be is sitting in a waiting room. That’s why Dayton Children’s now offers families the option to “save a spot” at the Springboro Urgent Care. It’s a simple online form that allows a sick child to stay comfortable on the couch while waiting…
A Week at Overfield
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
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…
Out and About With Baby in Dayton
Cabin fever can definitely set in when you have a newborn. But eventually you are ready to venture out with your little one.
Preparing Your Child for Residential Camp
Residential camp a wonderful, growth-filled experience that provides your child with invaluable life lessons on how to be independent, responsible…
Gardening, Hiking, Mountain Biking and More!
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…
Finding the Gray
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…
Hidden Gems: Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark & Nature Sounds Playground – Dayton Parent Magazine
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,…
Tick Tock, Tick Tock – How to Reset Your Child’s Clock for Daylight Saving Time – Dayton Parent Magazine
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…