Choosing a Preschool for your Child: A Parent Perspectiveby Shawn McElroy My wife and I were particularly interested in finding an early childhood program that went beyond academic checklists to support our three year old daughter’s critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skills. In the end we wanted a program consistent with our core values…
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder as we begin the winter months. During this time it is so tempting to put on cozy clothes and curl up with a blanket in front of the television, but as parents it is important to fight the urge every now and then and…
Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at the third annual Art on the Playground, an interactive art festival for kids of all ages! Art on the Playground takes place rain or shine on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Habitat Environmental Center in Kettering. The event is free and all…
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….
Friday, July 24 Food Truck Rally at The Greene Jazz up your regular lunch scenery by eating at a food truck! There will be something for everyone, thanks to the 13 food trucks available. Saturday, July 25 Preschool in the Park Reptiles Become an explorer at the Lost Creek Reserve! Toddlers will hike…
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…
PhoDOGrapher presents the Fifth Annual My Furry Valentine Mega Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH. More than 700 animals from over 50 different rescues and shelters will be available for adoption! It’s great Valentine’s Day Fun for the whole family! There will…
We’ve all heard the joke: what are the three best reasons to become a teacher? June, July, and August. And it’s funny because it’s (partly) true. This summer was my first real summer “off” with my kids, and I enjoyed it immensely. We took a vacation to Florida, visited parks and the library, and crammed…
I know how fall weekends are: Packed with extra curriculars, that drive to get outdoor work done before it cools down and – if you’re anything like my house – lots of football. The thought of getting in the car and driving to Indianapolis might not even be on your radar, but it should be….
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? •…
