As the daughter of an elementary school teacher, I grew up hearing my mom sing that song every August. Now as an adult when I think of that song, I find myself getting a little misty-eyed. Another summer is behind us. I have seven children and this year, my oldest is starting seventh grade. I…
The public can enjoy recreation opportunities, festivals and more at RiverScape MetroPark this August! The month kicks off on Aug. 3 with Pickin’ in the Park, part of the RiverScape Summer Music Series — supported by media sponsors, Cox Media Group and iHeartRadio. During Pickin’ in the Park, guests can enjoy a sampling of outdoor recreation activities during the Wagner…
Are you looking for after-school enrichment activities this year? Check out these local programs your kids are sure to love! The Little Gym of Dayton Agility, fitness & strength or in their words SUPER POWERS! Our high energy lessons build strength & improve overall fitness & conditioning. Focusing on individual accomplishment, rather than competition, children…
If you are looking for a new family adventure this summer, why not head underground? The Midwest is home to a number of intricate cave networks, several right here in Indiana, where kids and adults can get up close and personal with the wonders of the underground world – from rock formations to waterfalls, blind…
While most women are able to accommodate the hormonal changes associated with gestation, some can develop high blood sugar, even if their levels were previously normal before pregnancy. When the body no longer adequately responds to insulin, also called insulin resistance, women can develop a condition called gestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM. Who…
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…
Centerville-Washington Park District will be debuting a BRAND new playground at Forest Field Park on August 8th!
Land of Illusion is best know for its Halloween hauntings and Christmas festivities. But in the summer of 2018, it opened southwest Ohio’s only water obstacle course. Before school begins, your family must spend a day at the new Land of Illusion Aqua Adventure, which features inflatable obstacles, water slides and so much more. Located in Middletown,…
We talk all year about how we can’t wait to spend long summer days outside, but when the heat index soars and the humidity makes those “feels like” temps creep above 90 degrees, it’s just way too hot to even think about being outdoors. Instead of letting the heat keep you homebound this summer, keep…
Tucked away in Hamilton, OH- Stricker’s Grove is the very definition of a “hidden gem.” This West-side favorite is open just four days each year.
