Looking for a “beach” day with thrilling waterslides for the kids and a relaxing lazy river and pool oasis for the adults? Well, search no further than The Beach Waterpark in Warren County, Ohio’s Largest Playground®. Adventure awaits at this Mason attraction; you need to visit The Beach Waterpark this summer! Located in Mason, The…
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday. For some people, it marks the beginning of the Christmas season. For others, it’s a day to forget work and devote their attention to family, food and football. But for everyone, it should be a day to be mindful of their health because Thanksgiving is also National Family History Day….
Pottery, from those cute ceramic coffee cups to earthy vases, offers a charming and sustainable way to reduce waste. Unlike mass-produced goods that come packed with chemicals, handmade pottery tends to be more natural. Plus, pottery can be reused indefinitely, contributing to an eco-friendly home and reducing waste. Let’s explore the world of pottery and…
Five Rivers MetroParks is encouraging families to take a break and make this season, with a series of DIY programs that focus on repurposing common household materials into cool, useful items and gifts. Held at Possum Creek MetroPark, these classes not only provide families with new crafting ideas, they educate people on how to be…
From massive playgrounds full of ladders and bridges to trails teeming with dragonflies and flowers, parks offer a plethora of outdoor amenities for no cost at all. They are the perfect place to burn a little energy without paying a big price. Check out the DP Ultimate Park Guide to all the parks in the…
Would it surprise you to learn that 61% of inner city homes have no books or reading materials of any kind? Or that there are several adults in our area who may struggle to read this very article? Dayton Parent spoke with Holly Elkins-Lopez, Education Programs, and Outreach Coordinator, to learn how Project…
2021 is looking bright for so many reasons — not least of all, the Cincinnati Zoo’s Penguin Parade! The Cincinnati Zoo may have fallen off your radar after the Festival of Lights — but it shouldn’t. Going to the Zoo when it’s cold is magical — you see lots of animals that you wouldn’t normally…
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…
