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…
Read Full News
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…
2016 Easter Egg Hunt Guide- Dayton, OH Area – Dayton Parent Magazine
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:…
Preventing Vision Loss in Ohio’s Preschoolers
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…
Tips for Parents to Talk to Kids About School Shooting
Tips for parents to talk to kids about school shooting DAYTON, Ohio- Many parents may be wondering how to talk to their child about today’s school shooting. Dayton Children’s experts say the most important thing you can do is listen and take your cues from them. “Most parents make the mistake of giving too much…
Getting Organized One Project at a Time
Getting Organized One Project At A Time Getting Organized doesn’t mean organizing EVERYTHING at once! Whether you are new to organizing or a pro, NOW is the perfect time to try a new Organizing Project. It could be decluttering your junk drawer or reorganizing your closet! If you are new to organizing, pick a small…
Overweight Adolescents – Dayton Parent Magazine
Overweight Adolescents “My teenage daughter struggles with her weight (as many of our family members do) but I don’t think she would be considered obese – although I’m not sure. What exactly is the criteria for obesity in teens? Does being overweight as a young person really carry with it the same health problems as…