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.
Print motivation, defined as a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books and reading, is an important literacy skill for children to develop in order to become successful readers. That’s right; something as simple as making reading enjoyable can have a huge impact on your child’s reading success. One way to foster your child’s print…
The 2015 Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live takes place throughout Ohio on September 26th. Find out which locations will participate…
The first day of school. What will this year bring? Maybe tricky math concepts will suddenly click and your son will find out he really does like math. Or your daughter will light up when she reads her first book all by herself. This could be the year when a favorite sport is discovered, a…
Five Rivers MetroParks, gardening programs where families can learn more about digging into their gardens and into fresh foods.
When I was a kid, I used to watch movies with my cousin Ross. One evening, circa 1990, while sitting on the floor watching the old Batman movie starring Michael Keaton, he decided he’d had enough of me. “Quit asking questions!” he cried. “We’re watching the same movie! I don’t know why all these things…
Whether you’re a teacher, parent or even scout troop leader, here are some options for interesting, educational and fun field trips around Dayton.
A participation trophy? Isn’t that what everyone says is wrong with kids today?
Antioch School Address: 1160 Corry St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387Contact: MJ RichlenPhone: 937-767 7642Email: [email protected]Website: [email protected] Antioch School was founded in 1921 and is considered among the oldest democratic schools in the United States. Children are encouraged to take the next step, to risk, to make mistakes and to try again as they find their…
