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….
Young’s Bike Race Come out for the Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Ride on July 18 and 19! The ride starts and ends at Young’s, with 28 mile, 56 mile, 83 mile, and 100 mile options. Two-day participants can stay overnight in accommodations at Ohio Northern University. Riders of all ages and abilities will have…
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…
In a rather frightening bulletin issued jointly by the FBI and The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. military members were urged to rid their social media profiles and online presence of personal information or anything that might pique the attention of violent extremists. Why this advice and why now? The good folks at the FBI…
Childhood is a time of profound change and development. It is exciting and cause for trepidation at the same time. When it comes to our children, we must strive to ensure change is a growing opportunity that will stand them in good stead for the future. The fact that our kids will inherit all the…
Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? Check out a compilation of all of the holiday specials and movies. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (CBS, Dec. 9, 8 ET/PT): Shunned for his glowing schnoz, Rudolph finds kindred souls on the Island of Misfit Toys, especially Hermey the Elf, the wannabe dentist. Soon, both their…
Studies have shown that children have an easier time reading words that they already know than words that are foreign to them. In addition, the more words a child knows, the better she is able to comprehend what she’s reading. So, it seems to follow that building a child’s vocabulary is an extremely important part…
The other day, my kids and I headed to Home Depot to buy two items that, in most parts of the country, you’d never need to purchase at the same time. We bought a bag of rock salt for de-icing our driveway and a bag of charcoal for cooking on the grill. As we waited…
Spending that first summer at camp is a big step for any child. It’s also a big milestone for mom and dad. Sending your kids to camp takes considerable thought, from finding the right camp to allocating the necessary funds, parents have many decisions to make. But before the searching and saving begins, ask yourself…
I have two toddlers, which means I have two heads, two necks and four little hands to keep covered in winter gear – not to mention the four feet, which seem to require so many socks and boots! I don’t know about other moms out there, but I think that keeping those appendages cloaked in…
