Bullying programs
Bullying has been on the landscape of every childhood; you are right that there have always been mean kids who make life difficult for others.
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Lessons From The Ice Cream Truck
Sometimes a simple moment in life can provide a lasting impact. I realized this the other day, when I heard an ice cream truck coming down my street. As the distinctive music of the ice cream truck tried to beckon children in our neighborhood, I immediately had a flashback to thirteen years before when my…
Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience
Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience is new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a must for little sports fans!
Introducing Dayton Parent Playdates!
We have had so many parents over the last couple years since we started Dayton Parent asking for ways to meet other parents. They sometimes felt like they were in their own little bubble as many of us do when raising children and needed to connect with other moms and dads. There are some great…
The Ultimate County Fair Guide – Dayton Parent Magazine
The smell of cotton candy and funnel cakes is in the air as we approach fair season. Instead of just visiting your county fair, why not take a trip to the surrounding counties to see what they have to offer. Below is a full list of county fairs surrounding Dayton. STATE FAIR July 27-…
Star Wars and the Power of Costume Coming to the Cincinnati Museum Center!
This May, Star Wars is coming to the Cincinnati Museum Center! Star Wars and the Power of Costume, a Smithsonian exhibition exploring the power of Star Wars costumes, will open at the Museum Center May 25th. Pulled from the collection of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Star Wars and the Power of Costume is…
Great Lakes Beach Towns
Is your family craving sun and sand this summer? Choose one of these Great Lakes Beach Towns for a fun and easy Great Lakes getaway.
When a Parent Remarries
Combining kids and remarriage successfully is not an overnight process. Try these suggestions When a Parent Remarries for making the process go as smooth
Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life
Because we have family who live far away, we are often piling into the car like so many sardines, accompanied by snacks and pillows, band aids and toys. We like to think of ourselves as experienced road-trippers. One of our tricks is to have a surprise to reveal partway through the trip. Like a spoonful…
Camp – the Quintessential Childhood Experience
Childhood is a time of profound change and development. It is exciting and cause for trepidation at the same time. When it comes to our children, we must strive to ensure change is a growing opportunity that will stand them in good stead for the future. The fact that our kids will inherit all the…