I’ve been seeing these beautiful birthday cake martinis around and thought they looked so festive. While I think a martini would do wonders for my kids (and me) at bedtime, I figured I would try to make something a little more kid-friendly. This version is basically a vanilla milkshake with sprinkles. To make, you will…
Many parents need care for their children after the school bell has rung and the books have been put away. The question is: Which program is the best fit? When contemplating options, parents may want to consider an afterschool enrichment program. The Benefits of Afterschool Enrichment Afterschool enrichment programs offer many benefits, including keeping…
Have you ever heard these expressions when it comes to explaining a child’s weight problem?“My son will grow into his weight.” “Food is just how we show love in our family.”“There’s just more to love when you’re bigger.” However well-intentioned these sentiments are, weight problems in childhood should not be glossed over. Children who are…
Each year 11 million+ children attend a summer camp. They are great for building self esteem and confidence as well as teaching independence along with building social skills and making lifelong memories. We want our kids to have fun but we also want them to be safe. There are day camps and residential camps that…
We’re excited spring is (almost) here and it is already time to think about where the best egg hunts are! We’ve kept up on all Easter fun again this year in the Dayton area. We will continue to update this list as we hear about more Easter Egg Hunts in the Dayton area. …
Our family reads a lot. My husband and I love reading classics to our kids — everything from The Wind in the Willows to Stuart Little to Alice in Wonderland. I absolutely love Alice in Wonderland — it’s a trippy tale about a girl wandering through a wonderful-yet-worrisome world. It’s like The Wizard of Oz,…
Because we have family who live far away, we are often piling into the car like so many sardines, accompanied by snacks and pillows, band aids and toys. We like to think of ourselves as experienced road-trippers. One of our tricks is to have a surprise to reveal partway through the trip. Like a spoonful…
This past week I learned about a local play group called Free PlayIT. Knowing almost nothing about the group, I decided to take my 20 month old to try it out! What initially drew my attention was the fact that the group was FREE and it looked like a great atmosphere to meet other…
On Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host the fourth annual GeekFest celebration. Friday festivities run from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. while Saturday’s GeekFest Family Day activities run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The popular, eagerly-anticipated annual event brings together a robust turnout of very…
Whatever you do, don’t let The Pigeon star in his own musical production! Because it’s not easy being The Pigeon– you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Starring an innovative mix of actors,…
