Five Rivers MetroParks is encouraging families to take a break and make this season, with a series of DIY programs that focus on repurposing common household materials into cool, useful items and gifts. Held at Possum Creek MetroPark, these classes not only provide families with new crafting ideas, they educate people on how to be…
The new Dayton Metro Library has a beautiful children’s area that looks like it was lifted right off the page of any classic fairy tale. Walk under a bridge lit with alternating rainbow colors to enter a place where any imagination can run wild. I took my girls, ages 4 and 2.5, along with my…
Dayton Metro Library showcases the diverse field of Engineering during the month of February. Free hands-on activities, virtual reality, and popular films will encourage teens, tweens, children and parents to explore what careers in Engineering are all about. Free hands-on activities for all ages during the month of February at The…
Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia is getting an upgrade! They are currently working on increasing access to healthy, outdoor and all-inclusive activity at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center. Grants were given to Greene County Parks & Trails from GameTime and the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association to build the all-inclusive playground. During the first…
Every year in February, Kettering Health Network pauses to recognize American Heart Month. Take the time this month to make some heart-healthy changes for your whole family and beat back heart disease. Keep your kids on a heart-healthy path It’s never too early to start establishingheart-healthy habits for your children. While children rarely get…
A to Zumba with Kettering Health Network February 12 and March 20
Research shows that reading to children and discussing the book as you read is the single best way to increase your child’s IQ and instill the love of reading. Question: does your child read every day, not because they have to, but just for fun? Children that read because they enjoy it are those kids…
While chilly temperatures might drive families indoors during the winter, there are plenty of reasons to explore the outdoors — and then keep the fun going at home! “Kids don’t spend enough time outside during the warm weather months, so you can imagine how little time is spent outdoors during the winter,” says…
COSI is full of surprises – everyone in your family will learn something new when you visit. Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could do at COSI.
If you’re like me and tend to wait until the last minute to finish your holiday shopping, I’ve got you covered! Each year, the children’s department at the Washington-Centerville Public Library puts together a list of some of our favorite books that make great gifts for all the little ones in your life. Check out…
