There is so much debate in the news about testing in schools – the “need” for testing, the perspective that there is too much testing, and that all teachers can do now is to “teach to the test.” What, exactly, does all of this testing mean to my fourth grader? Our educational world is driven…
This year’s 11th annual Museum Day Live takes place in 12 different museums throughout Ohio on September 26th! This exciting event uses thousands photographs to simulate certain points in history. The artists will range from famous people like Norman Rockwell to unknown local artists. Technology also plays a large role this year, as many…
That’s the only way to describe a new baby, isn’t it? A tiny package that you can’t wait to have arrive. In this special Baby and Maternity issue, we’re ready for some serious baby talk. (It’s one of our favorite subjects!) First things first… are you expecting a little girl or little boy? Maybe you…
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor activities, but when it’s time to cool off, head to one of these local venues for some indoor fun! Burn off some energy Are your kids bouncing off the walls? Then take them Washington Township’s Sky Zone Trampoline Park where this behavior is actually encouraged! Sit back and…
This week, I played The Card. And if you are a modern military spouse, then you undoubtedly have possession of this card and can wield it with the deftness of a ninja warrior. The card is of course the one that reads: “I did this all alone when you were deployed and now it’s your…
I hear comments all the time about restricting screen time for my young kids. They love playing video games so much that I just don’t understand what the big deal is. How can playing video games have such a negative impact on their academics? Playing video games is not in and of itself problematic. It…
My daughter is so disorganized. When she heads to middle school next year and has a locker, I don’t know how she will manage. What can I do to help her? One of the keys to organization is planning, and that requires a routine. Developing a routine is very tough for many kids. Without planning…
Summertime means lots of fun in the sun and it can be easy to get caught up in what’s going on and simply forget to put on sunscreen. Taking a few extra minutes for this important step however, will help you and your kids avoid a painful sunburn. “Even on a cloudy day you can…
You may have heard the commonplace expression “possession is nine tenths of the law” – a phrase that refers to how ownership of something is easier to maintain if you already have possession of it. In courts of law, lawyers argue and judges rule on individual cases, discussing evidence with words like “documentation” and “clear…
Young’s Bike Race Come out for the Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Ride on July 18 and 19! The ride starts and ends at Young’s, with 28 mile, 56 mile, 83 mile, and 100 mile options. Two-day participants can stay overnight in accommodations at Ohio Northern University. Riders of all ages and abilities will have…
