Simple Ways to Keep a Healthy Mind
Maintaining a healthy mind is crucial for overall well-being, yet it’s an aspect of health that many often overlook. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, mental health can take a backseat to more immediate physical health concerns, work deadlines, and social commitments. However, nurturing a healthy mind is essential for leading a balanced,…
Fiona the Hippo Hits the Bookstores
We’ve got two new books sure to delight the biggest #TeamFiona fans! Find out when Fiona the Hippo hits the bookstores in Cincinnati.
Do I Really Need Prenatal Care?
Do I Really Need Prenatal Care?Keep yourself and your baby healthy with prenatal careWhat is prenatal care?Prenatal care consists of the medical attention and services that you receive before or during your pregnancy. Early and regular prenatal care is one of the best ways for a mom-to-be and her baby to have a healthy…
Get in the Garden With Your Kids!
The grass is turning green and the flowers are starting to bloom – – enter SPRING! Last year my family attended Grandma’s Gardens to stock up on spring essentials and take advantage of their Spring Preview Event. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put an end to that this year but that didn’t stop the team at Grandma’s from…
Fast Friends
Navigating the waters of childhood friendships can be surprisingly difficult for parents. How do help your kids learn how to make friends? What if your child has a friend you don’t like? Should you intervene when a friend mistreats your child or let him resolve the situation on his own? Preschool and early elementary years…
Our Little Turkey
Each year we bring her out and she takes her place on top of our kitchen counter. It’s the smallest turkey you’ll ever find, but it’s hugely important to our household. The turkey is a craft our daughter made when she was young and it reminds us of what Thanksgiving is all about. It has…
No more telling my daughter she killed the dog and other resolutions
It’s here: The first post by could-be-new-to-you-but-will-become-your-new-virtual-bestie Mary Graham, of Trusty Chucks. We’ve followed her humorous yet real tales about parenting for a couple years now and after much begging kind conversations, she has agreed to grace DaytonParent.com with her voice on a monthly basis. We know you’ll love her. We do. So here goes… I…
November Community Spotlight
Sugarplum Festival of Trees The Sugarplum Festival of Trees is an annual holiday extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season for the Miami Valley. Please join the more than 350 TWIG volunteers that have worked year-round to make this spectacular holiday event possible. There will be a gala, Ladies Luncheon and Breakfast with Santa as…