The Seven Wonders of the World are tragically lost except for the Great Pyramid at Giza. But as my family passes the animal pond at Jungle Jim’s, pausing with throngs of culinary pilgrims to grab a shopping cart, a childish wonderment sweeps over me. Surely, the Eighth Wonder of the World is in Fairfield, Ohio….
Children are little question factories. Their conveyor belt of whys and hows moves at a delirious pace. As we hasten to answer this deluge of quandaries sometimes a lie slips through. You see, we parents don’t know everything, like what makes a firefly glow, how many Earths can fit in the Sun and the difference…
My daughter was home from college and helping me pick out some last minute gifts for my wife. We each noticed the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers and then we saw the line. It weaved up and down a long hallway and seemed to go on forever. The line was filled with nervous parents…
Don’t miss the Patriot Freedom Festival in Dayton over Memorial Day weekend. Date: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 Civil War re-enactors set off canon during the Patriot Freedom Festival. Hours: 11am – 6pm Festival location: Dayton VA Medical Center Campus, 4100 W. 3rd St., Dayton Cost: Free What not to miss: If you’re looking for a way to spend…
URS will host an Open House to showcase our newly expanded center on Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Early Childhood Education and School-Age Program United Rehabilitation Services has expanded our Early Childhood Education and School-Age Programs and invites you to our Open House on Thursday, January 26 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm….
*My wife motioned me down the hallway and placed an index finger over her lips. She wanted to be certain I was quiet as I approached my daughter’s bedroom. We each peeked into our daughter Marissa’s room. We made sure she could not see us but it didn’t matter, Marissa’s attention was focused on a…
One of the greatest joys as a parent is seeing your child grow and develop. Each child develops at a different rate. However, some factors and other causes can make learning and communication a struggle for many children. From crawling to walking, simple vocalizations & pronunciation to spelling, writing and picky eating…
As children write, they become aware that the written letters and words have meaning, and they start to see the relationship between written and spoken word. Because of this, writing is one of the five early literacy practices that help children become ready to read. The holidays present a number of great opportunities to practice…
One of the most important things you can do for your child is to instill a love of books at a very young age. Reading to your child often is the best way to foster this affinity for books and reading. It’s important to remember, though, to make reading fun for your child. One way…
What is with these little mini balls of emotion? Their tiny slumped shoulders and water filled eyes seem very unwarranted. They have eaten good, they are well dressed and have shelter. What else do these kids want from me? I soon found out what that unchecked box was. It simply was TIME! Not money but…
