The signs of summer ending and school beginning are everywhere. Earlier bed times, morning alarm clocks and backpacks hanging by the door are telltale signs of new daily routines. Why not use this fresh start to begin implementing healthier eating habits for your kids, too? By focusing on packing a balanced lunchbox and providing nutritious…
All parents would love to have endless amounts of time to sit and read to their kids, right? Unfortunately, life gets in the way and can make time for frequent one-on-one reading with your little ones hard to find. Fear not, frazzled parents! We’ve got a couple tricks up our sleeves at the library that…
Trying to come up with a New Year’s resolution before 2017 arrives? Here’s an idea: resolve to read to your child daily! When a child learns to love books at an early age, it paves the way for a lifelong interest in reading. As a parent, there are many things that you can do to…
Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve has lots going on during the month of September. Activity highlights include a get-close-to-nature theme with interesting photographic walks to creating mobiles from natural materials and traditional fall experiences that include the preparation and preservation of seasonal foods. Below are a few weekend programs that take full advantage of…
It’s finally spring! Sure, we may bundle up in the morning and accessorize with sandals in the afternoon, but that’s what we love about Cincinnati living. It’s also time for the all-important “Spring Cleaning”…. thoroughly cleansing your home and organizing household, clothing and toys. And to help with arranging your beloved treasures, IKEA just debuted…
Get up close to jets, warbirds, sport airplanes… even sit in select aircraft! Talk to pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers! Visit with flying and aircraft mechanic schools! Free hot dogs, snacks and drinks! FREE to attend! Ride in a helicopter! Several airplanes and helicopters will be available for sight-seeing flights during the event. …
It’s time for our second annual Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School! Come show off your Halloween “spirit” by taking part in our costume contest and win fun prizes! This event is FREE to the public and the first 500 kids will get a free trick or treat bag! When: Friday, October 27 from 6:00-…
Reading aloud to your child lays the foundation for literacy development and is widely regarded as the single most important activity for reading success. Not only does it allow a connection to be made between the written and spoken word, but it also serves as a demonstration of fluent reading. Even as your child starts reading…
The month is not over yet! Check out some of these free family- friendly events going on this month in Dayton! Play2Day Movie Under the Stars Friday, June 16, 8:00- 10:30 pm at Delco ParkGrab a blanket and chair and meet us at Delco Park for a family movie in the great outdoors! Our youth…
Moms, now that the hard part is over, it is time to spend all the time you can with your little one! In the past, stroller walks have dominated in the available activities for you and your child, but Indy has caught on to a trend that will rock your world. Mommy and me…
