Research shows that reading to children and discussing the book as you read is the single best way to increase your child’s IQ and instill the love of reading. Question: does your child read every day, not because they have to, but just for fun? Children that read because they enjoy it are those kids…
While chilly temperatures might drive families indoors during the winter, there are plenty of reasons to explore the outdoors — and then keep the fun going at home! “Kids don’t spend enough time outside during the warm weather months, so you can imagine how little time is spent outdoors during the winter,” says…
COSI is full of surprises – everyone in your family will learn something new when you visit. Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could do at COSI.
If you’re like me and tend to wait until the last minute to finish your holiday shopping, I’ve got you covered! Each year, the children’s department at the Washington-Centerville Public Library puts together a list of some of our favorite books that make great gifts for all the little ones in your life. Check out…
Head to The Little Gym of Dayton for some family-friendly holiday fun with cookie decorating, hot cocoa, activities in the gym, and a visit from Santa himself on Sunday, December 16th. Don’t miss story time with Santa and see what the special surprise elves have been making for each family to take home…
Whispering Christmas light display at Fort St. Clair Park is here until Dec. 31
Visit The Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion 7 days a week from Nov. 21st- Dec. 30th.
Each year we bring her out and she takes her place on top of our kitchen counter. It’s the smallest turkey you’ll ever find, but it’s hugely important to our household. The turkey is a craft our daughter made when she was young and it reminds us of what Thanksgiving is all about. It has…
In November, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end and set our clocks back an hour. Though this change is typically thought to be less detrimental to sleep habits, it still interrupts our circadian rhythms, or our internal clock that follows a daily cycle of sleep and wake times. As…
Newport Aquarium is celebrating Veterans Week! November 10-18, the Aquarium is honoring all the men and women who’ve served our country by -offering free admission. All Active and retired members of the military, disabled veterans, military reservists and anyone who has ever served in the Armed Forces, can get free admission to Newport…
