Looking for a Spook-tacular activity to boost your Halloween spirit while doing a little science with your at home scientists? Well look no further! My name is Mister C and I believe that “Learning science is fun!” and can be done by everyone! Halloween is that wonderful time of year that encourages us to think…
Winter break can bring on severe cases of winter boredom! When the weather outside is frightful, don’t let getting stuck inside get you down! Use existing materials and find creative ways to explore the science hiding in our everyday lives! For today’s activity, I enlisted my favorite little scientist, my daughter Little C, and set…
The Fairy & Gnome Festival was modified due to the current global health crisis. Coronavirus or not, the fairies and gnomes still needed someone to build their homes! Over the weekend of September 12, they headed to the purple trail at Bill Yeck Park to create a fairy or gnome home. Houses will remain in…
Can you tell me how to help my son stay motivated through a mid-fall slump? He starts out the school year so excited and ready… Read More
As parents, ensuring the health and well-being of your children is a top priority, and fostering a foundation of habits that lead to overall health includes teaching healthy eating, engaging in physical activities daily, and maintaining regular medical check-ups. And sometimes, even more needs to be done, including mental health and physical therapy for kids…
Embarking on a career in social work is a courageous choice, especially for young parents. The field demands not just academic rigor but a deep emotional commitment to improving lives. For those juggling the joys and challenges of parenthood, this path might seem daunting at first. However, social work is uniquely rewarding, offering the chance…
Five Rivers MetroParks Events August – CONSERVATION & CITIZEN SCIENCE CONSERVATION KIDS: EXPLORERS & VOYAGERS (AGES 6-13) This series, designed for families with 6- to 13-year-olds, nurtures kids’ desire to explore nature and empowers them to speak out for the planet they will soon inherit. Watch as your child grows closer to nature, develops leadership…
The community is invited to attend park site master plan open houses and provide feedback online. DAYTON, OHIO (Sept. 20, 2016) — Five Rivers MetroParks is taking the next step in implementing its 10-year comprehensive master plan by developing subsequent park site master plans for individual parks. To engage citizens in the planning process, MetroParks…
Flag Football Fanatics has been offering youth flag football in the Dayton & Cincinnati areas over 10 years. This organization prides itself on providing a fun, family friendly atmosphere for the children. FFF prides itself on giving back to the community and with this mindset has donated over $55k to local Ohio based charities. …
When you hit a baseball, there is a certain spot on the bat, the sweet spot, that makes better contact with the ball, making it go farther and hitting it harder than if you were to hit the same pitch further up or down on the bat. Right now, my wife and I are in…
