The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 35th annual PNCFestival of Lights beginning November 18. With 3 million lights, Santa & his reindeer, plus new light displays, this family holiday tradition can’t be missed. Get your discounted tickets for the Festival of Lights today — the earlier you purchase,…
I’ve been reading a book recently called Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain by Dana Suskind, MD. It focuses on three key ways in which parents can interact with their children to help their child’s brain development: tune in, talk more, and take turns (the “Three Ts”). The book goes into great detail about…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This time of year there’s plenty of festive, fun and family-friendly activities to go around. And while you’ll likely be shopping up a storm for the upcoming holidays, there are plenty of free activities for your family to enjoy. Here are 15 free things to do in…
My kids got an up-close view at some out of this world item at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s new exhibit Beyond Earth: the Exploration of Space that opened at the end of October. The museum is always a great way to spend a few hours, and Beyond Earth is worth the trip. …
Santa is taking a break from his hectic holiday schedule to pose for pictures and gather wish lists from the children in Dayton. There are numerous places Where to Find Santa in Dayton. Below are just a few places you’ll find him this season: Santa’s Village Presented by Dayton Children’s Hospital Where: Fairfield…
I have a Thomas-obsessed three-year-old. He flocks to the train tables at the library and bookstore. He’s always playing with his Thomas trains (and bath toys) at home. He wears the same Thomas t-shirt several times a week. Luckily, we live in a very train-friendly city: he sees Thomas regularly at the Highfield Discovery Garden; we went to A Day…
Ready, set, shop! The 2018 Dayton Spring Consignment Sale season is upon us, and there are even more local offerings this year. Budget-conscious parents, get ready to stock up on all things kid and baby, all while stretching your dollar to the max: TWIG 3 Mom’s Market Get all your summer shopping…
We’re excited spring is here and it is already time to think about where the best Dayton easter egg hunts are! Enjoy this great list of places go! 2018 Dayton Easter Egg Hunts Guide: Easter Egg Hunt Where: Zion Lutheran Church, 10 N Breiel Blvd, Middletown, 45044Date: Saturday, March 24, 10:00…
Check out our family-friendly Top 5 Things To Do in Dayton this Weekend! Dayton Home & Outdoor Living Show Location: Dayton Convention Center Date: March 16-18 Dayton Home & Outdoor Living Show is the Largest Home Show in the Region More than 200 of the area’s premier exhibitors will gather…
All parents would love to have endless amounts of time to sit and read to their kids, right? Unfortunately, life gets in the way and can make time for frequent one-on-one reading with your little ones hard to find. Fear not, frazzled parents! We’ve got a couple tricks up our sleeves at the library that…
