Music, Arts and Enrichment- Family Style!
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
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5 Super Easy Winter Suppers
Winter is wonderful for slow-cooked, hearty meals but let’s face it, sometimes you just need to get something on the table. Here is a list of five, super-easy and tummy-warming meals you can have on the table in no time. Pork Fried Rice Here is a tasty one-pan dish that is great if you are…
2016 Summer Movies for the Whole Family
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…
Escape into Books
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…
Math Facts
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…
Summer Fun In Tennessee
Don’t miss more summer fun in Tennessee. Make plans now before the kids go back to school and those first cool breezes of fall begin to arrive. From the last summer road trip to the last dip in the lake and a scoop or two of ice cream, here are a few ideas of how…
A First-Timers Guide to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis is home to the world’s largest children’s museum. If you aren’t prepared, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis can be an enjoyable, but overwhelming experience. Don’t worry, I’m here to help…sort of. First of all, proper nutrition is needed long before your big day at the Museum even begins… No, I’m not talking about for…
Why M is for Monster?
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…
Ask the Teacher
My daughter is so disorganized. When she heads to middle school next year and has a locker, I don’t know how she will manage. What can I do to help her? One of the keys to organization is planning, and that requires a routine. Developing a routine is very tough for many kids. Without planning…
9 Things to do in Dayton this Summer!
Creative World of Montessori Creative World of Montessori will be opening a new location in July 2016 on Wilmington Pike in Centerville, Ohio. The school will educate students three years of age through middle school. Inspire Center for Learning will be also housed inside of the 17,000 square foot building and will be for infants…