The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
My kids love LEGO, and on a daily basis are playing and creating with the little multicolored bricks. It’s safe to say that they’re obsessed with all things LEGO, so when we learned that the eponymous LEGOLAND was coming to Ohio, we couldn’t wait to check it out! LEGOLAND Discovery Center just opened in Columbus…
We’re excited spring is (almost) here and it is already time to think about where the best egg hunts are! We’ve kept up on all Easter fun again this year in the Dayton area. We will continue to update this list as we hear about more Easter Egg Hunts in the Dayton area. …
Bacteria and viruses run amok in daycares, schools, buses, and playgrounds. When children go back to school, they are exposed to so many more germs from all their fellow classmates. And let’s face it, nothing is worse than waking up in the middle of the night to your child who is sick. There are…
The camp experience offers priceless benefits to the children who participate: instilling in them the kind of interpersonal, social and service skills that lead them to become healthy, well-adjusted adults. But in a time when funds may be tight, finding the means to send your child to camp can seem like a difficult task. You…
Boonshoft Museum of discovery white-allen racetrack exhibit Dayton new
Once Upon a Child is bringing out all of their holiday gear this Saturday, November 2nd! They have a huge selection of holiday jammies, dresswear, and accessories for up to 70% less than mall prices. The holiday season is expensive, stretch your budget by shopping Once Upon a Child. Once Upon a Child buys and…
Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience is new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a must for little sports fans!
Life can be tough for a kid that’s a short twerp. I was always one of the smallest kids in my class, so I was an easy target for bullies. Not only was I small, I had glasses and crooked teeth. For good measure I had a mop of hair and didn’t dress particularly…
