Picture walks are a great way to introduce a new book to your child and at the same time, improve his language and literacy skills. Picture walks are basically just a conversation between you and your child about the book. Here are some key components of a successful picture walk: -Look at the cover and…
*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…
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Can you believe it’s already August?!?! I know my child is getting restless, and is in need of some new entertainment before the school year begins. Just our luck that a new indoor sports/activity center just opened this summer in West Chester: Main Event Entertainment. This unique attraction is for children and adults and guarantees…
Do you not know what to do this weekend? With kids going back to school and summer vacation winding down, you are probably running out of ideas for family fun. Don’t Worry! Dayton Parent has compiled a list of things to do this first weekend in August! 1. ‘CLUB SPLASH’ TEENS NIGHT- THE BEACH…
Fast VAX Facts is a free mobile app that brings trusted, credible and useful information about childhood immunizations right to your mobile device. Search for answers to your questions, find out what vaccines are due at your child’s upcoming well-child visit, learn about outbreaks in your county and more – all from the convenience of…
For a second year in a row, Ohio is offering a weekend-long sales tax holiday in August to help back-to-school shoppers reduce the cost of clothing and school supplies. Read on for the 411 on Ohio’s Tax Free Weekend 2016. This year’s tax free weekend is Aug. 5-7, beginning at 12 a.m. on the 5th and…
To Avoid back to mayhem, Dayton Parent has came up with a great list of tips on how to get your kids and yourself back into the swing of things. Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help yourself out and study up on some of the tips listed below….
Being able to visit Math Alive! was the highly anticipated event of our week last Friday. My little boy (8) was SO excited to be able to be one of the first kids to check out this talked about new exhibit at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Let me tell you how AWESOME…
Harry Potter fans mark your calendars for Sunday, July 31 and rejoice! Dayton Parent has a list of book stores in the area that are celebrating the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts I & II this weekend! With five locations for you to hangout with other fans of the series,…
