Summer Learning Loss
Unfortunately, viewing summer vacation as a complete respite from academia can result in significant catch up work when the next school year begins.
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Sneaking In Fitness
We all know how important exercise is for kids – and how little of it they sometimes get. Sneaking in Fitness this summer.
Playdates Gone Bad
This comment, given by a local mom in response to a recent Dayton Parent Facebook question asking parents to post their playdate horror stories.
What’s in Store?
A trip to the grocery store with the kids can be a parent’s worst nightmare. Grocery shopping doesn’t have to be something that you and your child dread.
Ring In National Donut Day On June 5 With A Free Donut Offer From Dunkin’ Donuts
Friday, June 5th is National Donut Day and Dunkin’ Donuts will commemorate the holiday by offering guests a free donut* of their choice
Packing for Camp
You and your child are preparing for his or her summer away. One challenge can be packing for camp.
Patriot Freedom Festival
Don’t miss the Patriot Freedom Festival in Dayton over Memorial Day weekend. Date: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 Civil War re-enactors set off canon during the Patriot Freedom Festival. Hours: 11am – 6pm Festival location: Dayton VA Medical Center Campus, 4100 W. 3rd St., Dayton Cost: Free What not to miss: If you’re looking for a way to spend…
7 Ways to Teach Kids about Money This Summer
Steve Siebold, author of How Rich People Think, offers this advice for teaching kids about money this summer: Teach your kids about money from objective reality. It’s a nice thought to say everyone, regardless of financial status, has access to all the good things in life. It’s also naïve and untrue. Explain how a small percentage…
The Beach Waterpark Opening Day!
The Beach Waterpark will be re-opening on May 23, 2015 for another summer of FUN! Come celebrate the beginning of summer at The Beach Waterpark! Rride your inner tube along the Kokomo Lazy River and lounge at Paradise Cove, with live palm trees, white ocean sand and waterfalls, plus a family arcade, sand volleyball and MORE!…
How to help your Introverted Child make Friends
My second grade daughter is so introverted. She is just unable to make friends. What can I do to help her?