According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 13% of direct greenhouse gas emissions come from homes. So, as a homeowner, you have the responsibility to promote environmental sustainability. One way you can do this is by investing in energy-efficient appliances for your household. These appliances can help you to save energy. Also, they will…
Parents magazine revealed its picks for the 10 Best Children’s Books of 2015. The magazine sought input from children and librarians across the country to select their favorite reads from the collection of books released this year. The full list of the 10 Best Children’s Books appears in the December 2015 issue of Parents magazine and online: https://bit.ly/1HoMPMA. According to…
When it comes to homeownership, regular maintenance isn’t just about keeping your place looking good – it’s about making sure everything runs as it should, season after season. In places like Nassau County, NY, where temperatures vary greatly throughout the year, keeping up with maintenance can mean the difference between a cozy, worry-free home and…
The process of introducing a foster toddler to siblings and extended family members can seem daunting. Toddlers who have been removed from their homes often face feelings of confusion, fear, and mistrust when meeting new people. With patience, care, and proper preparation, foster carers can help make these introductions go smoothly and help the toddler…
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…
Greater Dayton is home to a wide variety of school alternatives. While parents are fortunate to have so many choices available, the sheer number of options can leave one wondering where to start. Here we explain some of the key differences among the various types of schooling available in our area. Public and charter schools…
Seven Pediatrician Offices Taking Part in Statewide Program to Prevent Vision Loss in Ohio’s Preschoolers(Dayton, Ohio) – Seven PriMed pediatrician offices in the Dayton area announced a partnership with the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) and Prevent Blindness to improve preschool vision screenings and prevent vision loss in children 3-5 years of…
8 weeks into swim lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim School, and I cannot believe the transformation we have witnessed – not only in our daughter but also in ourselves. I will be honest, I was so apprehensive of each and every class the first few weeks. I could not help stressing about submersing our baby girl…
My family has been through some struggles over the past two years. My wife went to the hospital for a vicious bacterial virus. I was in the hospital twice. Once for a closed esophagus and then to be brought back to life from cardiac arrest (I was dead for ten minutes). We have also dealt with my father in…
