In an era when many early childhood centers run off ready-made curricula and cookie-cutter lesson plans, one school is still reinventing student-led learning — as they have for over 25 years. It’s The Miami Valley School’s Early Childhood School, where independent learning is thriving and evident on every smile on the children’s faces. The passionate…
These days, trying to keep kids away from the latest technology is like trying to keep them from jumping in a puddle on a rainy day; it’s pretty difficult, folks. Even our littlest children are constantly surrounded by smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more, and they don’t want to miss out on the action. Though there…
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.
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 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…
Cabin fever can definitely set in when you have a newborn. But eventually you are ready to venture out with your little one.
Residential camp a wonderful, growth-filled experience that provides your child with invaluable life lessons on how to be independent, responsible…
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…
