When my husband and I went to our son’s spring conference, his teacher said that she thought my son had ADD. I just do not see the busyness in him that I associate with that. Should I have my son tested? We tend to use the acronym ADD to refer to all attention problems. However,…
Summertime is party time. There’s something about the warm weather that makes people want to come out and have some fun, whether it’s at a pool, in the backyard, or out on the block. Now it’s your time to organize one, and it’s OK if you feel a little nervous. It’s no small feat to…
Floods, earthquakes, severe weather, and pandemics can quickly create an emergency situation for your family. Without a plan in place, what was once a scary idea can become a dangerous situation. Not only does a plan help keep everyone on the same page, but it can also help alleviate the anxiety caused by uncertainty. Courtesy…
Working from home is a privilege, and more and more people are starting to do it, whether it’s in a part-time or full-time capacity. With that said, one challenge that comes with working from home is maintaining a good work-life balance. When you’re working in the same space that you relax and do housework, it…
It might sound too good to be true, but your adoration for ‘man’s best friend’ could open the door to an amazing opportunity for helping people. Your family could be the key to providing a well-loved and socialized puppy to veterans and children who need them. 4 Paws for Ability places task-trained service…
Five Rivers MetroParks is accepting nominations for its sixth annual OUTStanding Teacher Award, open to Dayton-area classroom educators who teach any subject from pre-K through high school. Nominations are due Jan 31, 2021. A winner will be selected from each of the following categories: Rising Star (less than 10 years of teaching…
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…
“Happy New Year!” These three words can spark both excitement and dread: hope for things to come and anxiety about keeping our New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, many are boycotting New Year’s Resolutions altogether this year because they are often empty promises we never keep to ourselves. We all have our own individual resolutions: exercise…
Five Rivers MetroParks’ parks and conservation team will work with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to collect 450 used holiday trees for important conservation projects in local state parks. Trees can be dropped off at Eastwood MetroPark, 1401 Harshman Road, from December 26th through December 31st and January 2nd through January 31st….
1. Create a Balloon Drop in your home. Grab a bed sheet, fill with balloons, fold in half and tape to ceiling or archway. You could also secure with Velcro. Add string to one side of the sheet and pull at midnight! Try a test run first. 2. Create Calendars. Let the kids print off…
