Vacation pools are often a highlight of family travel, but the chemicals that keep them clean can sometimes create invisible air quality issues. Chlorine and other sanitizers protect swimmers from harmful bacteria, yet improper balance or poor ventilation can cause breathing discomfort, especially in children. Why Pool Air Can Irritate Lungs When chlorine reacts with…
Transform Your Garage From Ho-Hum Storage Space to Rec Room Reality Getting organized can make any room more functional, but what about when one room has to fill too many functions? For many of us, that room is the family room, which acts as a gathering place, media room, kids’ playroom and more. Trying to…
More families are choosing to travel with grandparents, parents, and children together, creating vacations that bring multiple generations into one shared experience. This shift reflects a desire for meaningful time, convenience, and connection that fits today’s busy lifestyles. What Makes Multigenerational Travel Appealing Families value time spent together, and traveling as a group offers uninterrupted…
As parents of small children, I’m sure “again” and “more” are words that have haunted you in your sleep at some point. Children love repetition, and they aren’t shy about making that known! Though reading the same book over and over (and over, and over, and over…) becomes more than a little monotonous for adults,…
Don’t let a little cold keep your kids from exploring the outdoors this winter. “It’s important to get kids outdoors from an early age – even as infants – so they are used to experiencing the sensations and are comfortable in nature,” says Joshua York, Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor connections education supervisor. “Let kids touch…
Is your family seeking thrills this summer vacation? If so, you’re in luck! Just north of Cincinnati in Warren County (Ohio’s Largest Playground®) is the largest amusement park in the Midwest: Kings Island. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions, and is…
It’s time to DANCE! Disney Junior Holiday Party! is coming to Taft Theatre on November 30 at 4 pm. Disney Junior Holiday Party is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse,…
Navigating motherhood comes with unique challenges; throw in the journey towards sobriety, and the path can seem impossible. Yet, amid these challenges lie opportunities for growth, healing, and unprecedented support. Today, where the stigma around substance abuse is gradually being dismantled, more innovative support systems are emerging, designed specifically to aid moms on their path…
The Biggest Bounce House in the World is coming to the Midwest! Featuring 10,000 square feet of inflatable elation, Big Bounce America is the most memorable, exciting experience of the year. This fall, Big Bounce America is visiting 29 states and 59 major cities. While not stopping in Cincinnati, the Biggest Bounce House in the World…
