Dayton Support Groups for Moms
Check out this list of Dayton support groups for moms and get the benefit of learning and connecting with other parents like you.
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Eight creative ways to reveal the gender of your baby
Whether you’re feeling tickled pink or true blue, check out these ideas for creative ways to reveal the baby’s gender.
Picnic in the Park
Go on a picnic mission! Dining outdoors in Dayton is a fun way for children to connect with nature
Lessons From The Ice Cream Truck
Sometimes a simple moment in life can provide a lasting impact. I realized this the other day, when I heard an ice cream truck coming down my street. As the distinctive music of the ice cream truck tried to beckon children in our neighborhood, I immediately had a flashback to thirteen years before when my…
Organizing Pots and Pans
Whether you rack ‘em or stack ‘em, organizing Pots and Pans (and Lids!) can be challenging. Here are some great products and tips to get your Pots and Pans under control. Cabinet Storage: Consider installing sliding shelf organizers for easy access. Use a tension rod or mount a bar inside the cabinet and hang pans…
Read, Explore, Create
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…
Summer Learning Loss
Unfortunately, viewing summer vacation as a complete respite from academia can result in significant catch up work when the next school year begins.
Ask the Teacher: Summer reading
I hated summer reading over summer break when I was a kid. How can I keep my daughter from feeling the same way?
Ask the Teacher: trip tips
We have a long driving vacation planned, and it seems like a good opportunity for reinforcing some school skills. What can I do other than give my son workbooks and books to read? Traveling certainly does present many opportunities for learning, and hours confined to a car turn riders into a captive audience. Plan to…
Playdates Gone Bad
This comment, given by a local mom in response to a recent Dayton Parent Facebook question asking parents to post their playdate horror stories.