Ask the Teacher

My daughter’s school has decided that it will no longer offer designated days for parent-teacher conferences but instead, just have parents and teachers work out when to have a meeting. How do I decide when to do that?  Consider your daughter’s past school experiences and the challenges that have been typical for her. If the…

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Fall into Better Sleep

In November, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end and set our clocks back an hour. Though this change is typically thought to be less detrimental to sleep habits, it still interrupts our circadian rhythms, or our internal clock that follows a daily cycle of sleep and wake times.   As…

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Veggie-Palooza

Whether you are battling over broccoli or struggling over squash, trying to convince children to eat their veggies and try new foods can be tough. Parents worry about their children developing good eating habits, getting essential vitamins and staying healthy—all of which can be attained with exercise and daily servings of vegetables. VEGGIE-PALOOZASaturday, August 12,…

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Fall Fun at Dayton Metro Libraries – Dayton Parent Magazine

GHOSTLY GOINGS-ON Free Halloween Activities at the Dayton Metro Library DAYTON CITY BRANCHES: Belmont, Burkhardt, East, Electra C Doren, Madden Hills, Northwest, Westwood, Temporary Downtown Branch With October comes Halloween and thoughts of haunted happenings. The Dayton Metro Library has many seasonal activities scheduled for all ages. From ghosts to Big Foot, The Library explores…

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