Columbus is an easy one-tank trip from Dayton, and it’s full of surprises. If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway with your family, I can’t recommend our state capitol enough. With world-class attractions, family-friendly amenities and distinct Ohio charm, Columbus is an exciting – and affordable – little getaway that offers something for everyone….
Have you been considering making a move with children? There are some tips to ease the transition and help curve the anxiety. 1. Share your emotions. Let them know that you are probably feeling the same emotions that they are such as sadness, excitement, anxiousness, curiosity, frustration, etc. Moving brings up all kinds of emotions…
“Women want to have a voice in how their baby is brought into this world, and we are making every effort to support them in their decisions,” says Kettering Health Network Executive Director Network Women’s and Children’s Service Line, Miriam Cartmell MS, RNC-OB, NEA-BC. To continue to empower women in…
It’s Day 12 of the 12 days of Holiday Giveaways sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital. Today you can enter to win: … Read More
Is it just us or does it seem like the world has completely come to a stop as of late? The COVID-19 has taken many local businesses by complete surprise but that hasn’t stopped them from offering some great, FREE in-home activities for families to take advantage of. Check out a few below: …
I hear comments all the time about restricting screen time for my young kids. They love playing video games so much that I just don’t understand what the big deal is. How can playing video games have such a negative impact on their academics? Playing video games is not in and of itself problematic. It…
Spring Break (or any vacation/special activity) provides a new opportunity for you to practice storytelling with your child. Whether or not you went on an exotic vacation, she’ll surely have something to share about a fun activity she did during break. You can do this together. If your little one’s too young to write, have…
Alert, alert! Here’s a little tip that has made its way to *my* holiday shopping watchlist: Target Cartwheel – the fabulous app that offers another way to save during my weekly okay, almost-daily trips to Target – has 50% off a different toy each day from now thru Christmas Eve! Today’s savings are on 12 Puzzle Party Packs,…
Can you explain what “PBL” means? My daughter’s new teacher has this term listed on her classroom webpage but I’m not sure what it refers to. “PBL” is an acronym for Problem Based Learning. It is an approach to education that is hands-on and student-centered. Typically, students work in groups to solve real world problems….
Did you know that kids can bowl free in Dayton all summer long? Registered kids receive 2 FREE GAMES of bowling every day all summer long. Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the Kids Bowl Free (website) program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide…
