I have been a father now for five years, and Facebook has never been a daily habit for me. I remember the first time someone shared a photo of my son on Facebook without my knowledge. I got an email notifying me that I had been tagged in a photo, so I pulled up Facebook…
As our girls transition out of baby-and-toddlerland, we have noticed that story time with them is growing more and more complex. Our three year old, in… Read More
Breast cancer detection and prevention messages peak in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but breast cancer is a health concern that is always present. “On average 635 U.S. women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day,” says Radiologist Sheila Manion, MD, Director of Women’s Imaging at Kettering Health Network. Did You Know? •…
We have had so many parents over the last couple years since we started Dayton Parent asking for ways to meet other parents. They sometimes felt like they were in their own little bubble as many of us do when raising children and needed to connect with other moms and dads. There are some great…
As a parent, you are your children’s first and often most influential role model. Your kids are constantly watching you and learning from your behavior (whether you like it or not!). Though you’re probably very conscious of making sure to properly model good manners and choosing right from wrong, things like modeling good reading habits might…
No face-to-face contact is needed for massive communication to take place today! Children are text messaging, surfing their favorite websites and playing video games. Adults are looking at Facebook, Twitter and emails. These activities aren’t even limited to the home, but rather they’re consuming our time in cars, at restaurants and even during family vacations….
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about online bashing and bullying, specifically regarding military families, with scenes playing out on Facebook and other social media websites. Spouses and family members, including children, are tagged and labeled with the term “dependapotamus” – a nasty word for a completely stereotypical military dependent who doesn’t work, wears…
When I attended Parent Night for my third grade son, I was surprised when the teacher said that she would not be emphasizing math facts during third grade. She said it was not a priority of the math program they use. Why would this not be considered important? Some math programs place a heavier emphasis…
You may have noticed some oddly colored pumpkins popping up on your neighbors’ front porches this fall – teal pumpkins to be exact. These are not the result of some mysterious cross-pollination experiment. The households displaying these unique pumpkins are taking part in the Teal Pumpkin Project™ by offering non-food treats that are safe for all trick-or-treaters….
Movies are the perfect remedy for a rainy summer’s day. Summer movies at the drive-in can be a great way to take advantage of a family friendly movie and a warm night Luckily, there are tons of family friendly films hitting the big screen this summer, and Dayton Parent has the guide to help make the…
