Fall is a beautiful time in Dayton and Fort Ancient has you covered. Offering a day of enjoyment for the entire family you can learn about Ohio’s rich prehistoric and historic past by exploring the Museum that depicts three major technological themes spanning over 12,000 years, before heading outdoors to enjoy the extensive earthworks. …
Germantown MetroPark’s extensive hiking system has become even more robust with the opening of new trails. The easy-to-trek, natural surface trails allow the public to experience a successful conservation project: the transformation of former farmland into a pollinator prairie and wetland, part of Five Rivers MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. A number of trails…
Childhood is a time of profound change and development. It is exciting and cause for trepidation at the same time. When it comes to our children, we must strive to ensure change is a growing opportunity that will stand them in good stead for the future. The fact that our kids will inherit all the…
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…
When it comes to health, prevention matters. Many common conditions, from high blood pressure to diabetes, develop quietly. You might not feel different at first, but that doesn’t mean your body isn’t changing. That’s why it helps to keep track of your health before symptoms appear. Preventive care lets you catch small issues before they…
Visit The Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion 7 days a week from Nov. 21st- Dec. 30th.
Don’t struggle with the hottest trends in toys or tech: Give the gift of local fun this holiday season! With the help of our trusted advertisers, we’ve compiled a guide of great local ‘experiences’ sure to make them smile. Beyond The Game Sports Training Beyond The Game offers baseball & sports lessons with the pros!…
Throughout life parenting is about a push in one form or another. Life can’t even begin without a big push from a child’s mother. That first push may be the most important, but it is only one of many. As your child grows up you find yourself pushing them many times as a parent. You…
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…
I will never forget the kid, although I have forgotten his name.He was in the bed next to mine for a short time at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. We were both eleven years old. I was in intensive care recovering from major open heart surgery. He was in intensive care for another reason. He had…
