Summertime means lots of fun in the sun and it can be easy to get caught up in what’s going on and simply forget to put on sunscreen. Taking a few extra minutes for this important step however, will help you and your kids avoid a painful sunburn. “Even on a cloudy day you can…
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
Toddler & Preschool Activities Designed with You in Mind M is for Monster has a passion. A passion to make each child love to learn at an early age so they can continue that love as they grow. We create engaging and fun activities for your child to learn through play, with you as their…
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…
It’s here: The first post by could-be-new-to-you-but-will-become-your-new-virtual-bestie Mary Graham, of Trusty Chucks. We’ve followed her humorous yet real tales about parenting for a couple years now and after much begging kind conversations, she has agreed to grace DaytonParent.com with her voice on a monthly basis. We know you’ll love her. We do. So here goes… I…
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…
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…
Food for Thought In the next few weeks the final school bell will ring and kids will scream with joy because summer vacation will be here. Local kids will play computer games, get together with friends, go swimming or have fun at a local park. The majority of school age…
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….
That’s the only way to describe a new baby, isn’t it? A tiny package that you can’t wait to have arrive. In this special Baby and Maternity issue, we’re ready for some serious baby talk. (It’s one of our favorite subjects!) First things first… are you expecting a little girl or little boy? Maybe you…
