The Bully at Home
It is hard to accept that your child may be a bully, but taking firm action to address the situation prevents more potential victims and is an act of love.
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Got Words?
It may seem counterintuitive to help your child learn to read using wordless books (since reading involves words and all…). These books, however, are actually great for developing some important pre-reading skills. Since they show a clear order of events—first, next, then, finally—wordless books can help children develop narrative skills. Plus, even without words, children…
Great Wolf Lodge—Mason
Looking for a getaway the whole family will enjoy? The Great Wolf Lodge in Mason may be just what you’re hoping for. Perhaps the most popular attraction, the Lodge’s indoor water park boasts 79-thousand square feet of fun! There is an area just for your tiniest adventurers, a wave pool, lazy river, 13 water slides…
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….
Milestone Moment!!
My daughter just reached another “milestone” in her life. She is now twenty one. Her reaching adulthood is bittersweet for me. It is great to see how she is tackling college and preparing for a successful career in teaching. It is not so great to see her less and less. She is…
Sugarplum Festival of Trees
The Sugarplum Festival of Trees is an annual holiday extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season for the Miami Valley. Join them for a snow kissed wonderland full of holiday magic! Walk through our festival of trees, bring the kids to shop our Kid’s Holiday Shopping Corner, look through the boutique and Nutcracker…
Getting Back On Our Feet
My family has been through some struggles over the past two years. My wife went to the hospital for a vicious bacterial virus. I was in the hospital twice. Once for a closed esophagus and then to be brought back to life from cardiac arrest (I was dead for ten minutes). We have also dealt with my father in…
The Writing’s NOT on the Wall!
Crayon marks on the wall–that’s the inevitable outcome of giving crayons to babies and toddlers, right? Well, maybe, but I’m going to suggest doing it anyway… 🙂 Writing is one of the five early literacy practices that prepares your child to read. Though starting writing with children younger than around three years old has…
The Ultimate Guide to the Legal Process of Adopting a Little One
Have you ever wondered why your little one is so curious about the world around them? From the moment they open their eyes, they’re eager to explore everything! This article is packed with fun facts and easy tips to help you encourage their sense of adventure while keeping them safe and happy. Whether you’re a…