There’s been a lot of buzz lately about online bashing and bullying, specifically regarding military families, with scenes playing out on Facebook and other social media websites. Spouses and family members, including children, are tagged and labeled with the term “dependapotamus” – a nasty word for a completely stereotypical military dependent who doesn’t work, wears…
Breakout Games, the largest escape room brand in the growing industry, premieres the newest room in its Dayton location with Grand Opening events on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The room, Runaway Train, introduces a unique storyline that builds on the same adventure and mystery found at Breakout’s 44 escape room locations across the country. …
Pets! Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, bunnies, lizards, hedgehogs, piggies, chinchillas, fish, hamsters… whichever pet (or in my case pets!) you have, it is so easy and simple to keep their stuff organized. And pets come with a LOT of stuff: cages, food, treats, beds, litter, brushes, cleaning supplies, medications, toys, leashes, collars… the list goes on!Like anything…
This just in: Kids Get in Free During Winter Family Days at Newport Aquarium! Newport Aquarium is ringing in 2020 with a fan favorite: Winter Family Days! During Winter Family Days Jan. 6-March 1, one child (ages 2-12) gets in FREE with each full price adult.* Activities during Winter Family Days include…
School is in full-swing, but your child may still feel some daily anxiety. One thing you, as a parent, can do to help them? Promote good self-esteem in your child. While teenagers are infamous for insecurities, Jaclyn Scanlan, LISW-S, a therapist with Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center, says she sees awarenessof self-esteem in children…
Ready or not, here comes Halloween! There are hundreds of articles out there with tips guaranteeing a successful night of trick-or-treating for your kids, but nothing for the parents…until now. If your children are young, you’ll need to go trick-or-treating with them. Before leaving the house, set out an empty basket on your front porch…
Warm weather, the promise of longer days and plenty of opportunities to explore Dayton near and far. This list has you covered to keep everyone busy!
The camp experience offers priceless benefits to the children who participate: instilling in them the kind of interpersonal, social and service skills that lead them to become healthy, well-adjusted adults. But in a time when funds may be tight, finding the means to send your child to camp can seem like a difficult task. You…
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…
Helping your big sister plan her wedding is more than just a gesture of love—it’s a journey into the heart of your relationship. Whether she’s handed you the role of honorary wedding planner or you’re stepping up to make her dream day as perfect as possible, your involvement can make a world of difference. From…
