While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder may interpret and react differently to these holiday activities. “Children with sensory processing challenges may become overwhelmed with the wide array of sounds, sights and textures at Halloween time,”…
The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights – one of the world’s largest fountains – at RiverScape MetroPark opened Friday, June 12. Select restrooms, playgrounds, nature play areas and campsites have re-opened in your MetroParks as of June 10. Details are below to help you plan your visit to Five Rivers MetroParks parks and trails, all…
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage. SHOWTIMES & LOCATION:Friday,…
As parents, we generally understand that early exposure to music is a great thing for our kids. In a sense, a parent is a child’s first music teacher. However, this notion can quickly seem overwhelming, especially for those of us who don’t have the strongest musical backgrounds! Becoming a musical family is the most effective…
It’s Contest Time! We are giving away a Family Season Pass to Boonshoft Museum of Discovery! Boonshoft passes are a great option for not only parents but grandparents as well since it is good for 2 adults and up to 6 children. Enter below.
For a second year in a row, Ohio is offering a weekend-long sales tax holiday in August to help back-to-school shoppers reduce the cost of clothing and school supplies. Read on for the 411 on Ohio’s Tax Free Weekend 2016. This year’s tax free weekend is Aug. 5-7, beginning at 12 a.m. on the 5th and…
“Home”school is something of a misnomer – many homeschooling families are out of the house nearly every day. This academic choice is a movement on the rise, and local venues are responding in kind, offering dozens of homeschooler-specific programs and discounts. Check out this homeschool resource guide to take advantage of all the activities and…
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Five Rivers MetroParks has launched a Heart Healthy Trails initiative to help people improve their physical and mental health outdoors. Three existing trails recently were designated as Heart Healthy Trails, with plans to launch an additional two trails in upcoming months. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 to 40 minutes of exercise…
Print motivation, defined as a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books and reading, is an important literacy skill for children to develop in order to become successful readers. That’s right; something as simple as making reading enjoyable can have a huge impact on your child’s reading success. One way to foster your child’s print…
