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Local Spotlight: Good Neighbor House
The holiday season is upon us, and although it is often a time of great joy, for some, it can be a season of great financial strain. Higher expenses can sometimes leave families trying to decide what things they can do without in order to afford basic necessities. Thankfully, the Dayton community…
Worth the Drive: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
My kids love LEGO, and on a daily basis are playing and creating with the little multicolored bricks. It’s safe to say that they’re obsessed with all things LEGO, so when we learned that the eponymous LEGOLAND was coming to Ohio, we couldn’t wait to check it out! LEGOLAND Discovery Center just opened in Columbus…
Project READ
Would it surprise you to learn that 61% of inner city homes have no books or reading materials of any kind? Or that there are several adults in our area who may struggle to read this very article? Dayton Parent spoke with Holly Elkins-Lopez, Education Programs, and Outreach Coordinator, to learn how Project…
Back to School Checklist
It’s back-to-school season and tensions are probably running high as the big day nears. Keep calm (and enjoy a little humor!) with our Back to School Checklist: Do: Find the 4” wide 3-ring binder with colored coded dividers, box of #2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils and Avery Yellow Broad Tipped Hi-Liter. Don’t: Freak out when you realize you…
Must See Attractions at Carillon Historical Park
Here in Dayton, we’re known for our contributions to planes, trains and automobiles. From the original 1905 Wright Flyer III to the 1835 John Quincy Adams to the first automobile self-starter, Dayton’s place in the national narrative is inextricably linked to vehicles. And, any parent will tell you that kids LOVE things that go. Hence…
Spending the Day in Yellow Springs
Exploring Dayton one city at a time: Spending the Day in Yellow Springs
Let’s Go “Across the Border”!
Travel is not about the distance; it is about the destination – and there are a whole lot of fun family adventures to be found by just crossing a state line or two. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit in our neighboring states. ILLINOIS Giant City State Park Located…
Put Toy Safety on the List
It’s magical when a child holds a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child’s eyes says it all. For grown-ups, that’s the joy of giving toys for birthdays, holidays—or just because. But while kids want fun stuff, they need safe playthings too. In 2016, an estimated 240,000 of child injuries…
Preschool or Kindergarten?
Starting kindergarten is a big step for little kids – and it can be hard to know when your child is ready for this new challenge. For some kids, another year in preschool will make the transition to kindergarten go much more smoothly. But for other students, this move is something they are already well prepared…