Bullying programs
Bullying has been on the landscape of every childhood; you are right that there have always been mean kids who make life difficult for others.
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Preparing Your Child for Residential Camp
Residential camp a wonderful, growth-filled experience that provides your child with invaluable life lessons on how to be independent, responsible…
5 Steps to a Safer Season
Filled with holidays, traditions, and cozying up in front of a fire, it’s no wonder winter is dubbed the most wonderful time of the year. While there is a lot to look forward to this season, colder weather also brings its own set of risks. There are steps you can take to prepare your home…
The Top 8 Family-Friendly Activities at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience OutdoorX
Five Rivers MetroParks’ The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience is back October 7th & 8th
Camping, Caves and Culture
After too many days inside this long, cold winter, it’s time to get out and enjoy some new activities! With so much to do so close to home, every member of your family will find something they’ll love from this list of ideas. CAMPING Hocking Hills The Hocking Hills State Park Campground has been named…
6 Simple Secrets to A Happy and Healthy Life
The pursuit of a happy and healthy life is a universal aspiration, yet the path to achieving it is often shrouded in complexity. However, the secrets to attaining this state of well-being are more straightforward than one might think. Happiness and health are not just outcomes of extraordinary efforts; they are the results of simple,…
40 Free Things to do in August
Summer may have come and gone quickly but Dayton still has more in store! See what we found to do for free this month. August 1 Family First Tuesday Free Tram Tours Families have a great time touring Cox on our trams! Volunteer guides make sure you have a wonderful visit and learn…
Festive Holiday Fun with Five Rivers MetroParks
A flurry of school plays, shopping excursions, cooking and wrapping presents: The holiday season can be so hectic, you don’t actually get to enjoy it. Because the reason for the season is giving and spending time with loved ones, MetroParks encourages families to slow down and enjoy the holidays with a variety of festive activities….
Choosing a Preschool for your Child: A Parent Perspective
Choosing a Preschool for your Child: A Parent Perspectiveby Shawn McElroy My wife and I were particularly interested in finding an early childhood program that went beyond academic checklists to support our three year old daughter’s critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skills. In the end we wanted a program consistent with our core values…
Support Ronald McDonald House
“Pull” Together at Tab-a-PULL-ooza! Does your family, school, or workplace collect pull tabs? Your collection can help keep families close to their hospitalized children! Bring your tab collection to the Tab-a-PULL-ooza pull-tab contest: Saturday, May 21, 2016 | 8AM – 1PM Second Street Market , 600 East Second St, Dayton This family-friendly event is a…