There are many ways a family can grow, and two of those ways are through adoption or foster care. With adoption, the goal is for the child to find a permanent home. With foster care, the goal is for the child to be temporarily cared for by the foster family until the child can return…
They sit there on the counter…the math assignment, the library book that’s due today, the worksheet she worked so hard on the night before…forgotten, left behind as she ran out the door to catch the bus. What was the distraction that caused her to forget this time? Was it Spirit Day and she spent her…
1. Create a Balloon Drop in your home. Grab a bed sheet, fill with balloons, fold in half and tape to ceiling or archway. You could also secure with Velcro. Add string to one side of the sheet and pull at midnight! Try a test run first. 2. Create Calendars. Let the kids print off…
If you’re anything like the parents on our staff, you’ve had a lot of kids movies playing in your home the past couple weeks. While many of us delight in a good Disney movie, sometimes a change of pace is welcomed. Whether you need a good laugh, some comfort and encouragement or just some good…
To cool down in the great outdoors this summer, look no further than your favorite Five Rivers MetroPark. Through Labor Day, MetroParks offers free, kid-friendly spaces to splash and programs that encourage families to get out on the water. Island MetroPark, 101 E. Helena St, Dayton Offering paved recreation trails, access to the Great…
Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog! My name is Lindsey Light, and I’m an almost-thirty-year-old (excuse my sobbing) single mom living in the Dayton area. In addition to the mommy gig, I am also a Lecturer in Composition at the University of Dayton. Both of my jobs are extremely rewarding…
Every few years my wife and I spend Valentine’s Day at home. We forego the fancy restaurant and we make a home-cooked dinner that is just as good and half as expensive. A night out is good for a couple, especially a couple with kids. Getting all dressed up and being waited on makes you…
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,…
“I have nothing to wear!” This sentence is probably uttered under the breath of thousands of women around the world every minute. Sometimes looking in my closet for something to wear is frustrating. I can’t remember what fits, what shirt goes with my gray skirt, or which accessories look best with that one red dress….
The region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink is open for season-long, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Admission to the MetroParks Ice Rink under the pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., is $5 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $2. The MetroParks Ice Rink…
