Newport Aquarium, the Shark Capital of the Midwest, announces Shark Week activities
The introduction of two female zebra sharks highlights a jaw-some lineup of Shark Week (July 5-12) activities at Newport Aquarium. Shark week activities
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The Ohio Challenge: Hot Air Balloon Festival and Warrior Weekend to Remember
The Ohio Challenge, July 10-12, boasts an array of action-packed events, including the famed Team Fastrax Skydiving performance and mass balloon launch!
Amusement Park Tickets for Less
Use this guide to plan an enjoyable and affordable trip to an amusement park near you! Kings Island, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Kentucky Kingdom
Organizing Pots and Pans
Whether you rack ‘em or stack ‘em, organizing Pots and Pans (and Lids!) can be challenging. Here are some great products and tips to get your Pots and Pans under control. Cabinet Storage: Consider installing sliding shelf organizers for easy access. Use a tension rod or mount a bar inside the cabinet and hang pans…
Read, Explore, Create
The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
Summer Movie Releases 2015
As the summer heats up, so do the movie releases. Use this guide to help you and your family pick a new favorite film with ease. After all, there is no better place to spend a rainy summer’s day than the cinema. Organized by release date June 12 Jurassic Park*. Run time: 2hours 4minutes. Rating:…
Organizing Your Student’s Desk
Students study more productively when their study area has these qualities: Available when they need it Comfortable space Free of interruptions Available study materials and tools Enough desk / table space Enough storage space Whether the desk is in their room or another area of the house, it is important that the…
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.
Ten Dayton “Must Do” Summer Activities
With only 95 days of summer, make the most of it with all the Dayton area fun you can squeeze in!
The Advisor
A little advice can be a good thing. I’ve been thinking about the topic recently as my four-year old has appointed himself the advisor of my two-year-old.