Care for you Career plans, car-pools, and chore charts. Women are the primary coordinators of their lives as well as their family’s lives and all of that scheduling, juggling, and day-to-day living goes much more smoothly if you and your crew are healthy. Kettering Health Network is making a commitment to women and has designed…
There are some hidden gem playgrounds around Dayton- try one or all of them this summer! Russ Nature Reserve, Nature PlayScape, 2380 Kemp Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45431 Hiking trails through mixed prairies and woodlands, apiary, nature study, photography, bird watching, Nature PlayScape are a few things this playground offers. Owen’s Place & Tree House Village, 2338…
Try more than 25 outdoor activities at the Midwest’s premier outdoor adventure festival. Like all Five Rivers MetroParks efforts, OutdoorX was created to help connect people to the outdoors by providing opportunities to try new skills in a welcoming and friendly environment. You want to try an outdoor activity but you don’t have the gear?…
Concussions are more common than many parents realize in youth sports. Any activity that involves contact, falls, or rapid changes in direction can result in a head injury. Football, soccer, and hockey have higher reported rates, but even non-contact sports like gymnastics and cheerleading carry some risk. Recognizing the signs early is critical to protecting…
Summer’s here and it’s time for family fun under the stars! So skip the early bedtime a few nights this summer in favor of some free fun watching one of these Outdoor Movies in Dayton. Middletown This Summer the City of Middletown and other organizations, businesses and churches are hosting a Family Friendly…
Get there early, waste time in line waiting, pick up your kid first.Get there late, waste time waiting in line, pick up your kid last. Whichever path you choose, you’re stuck waiting. The carpool line at preschool is kind of like a traffic jam you voluntarily put yourself into each day. When I’m sitting in…
While the environment remains an important topic year round, Earth Day is a particularly good time to focus on your family’s role in creating a cleaner, greener world. First held in 1970, this holiday is now celebrated every April 22 in countries across the globe. Read on to learn how you can join the festivities!…
You don’t need to leave the state to have a great vacation. Buckle up – we’ve got four Ohio adventures that will transport your family to major fun!
Adolescence is a critical stage not just for physical and emotional development, but also for long-term oral health. Between changing diets, evolving hygiene habits, and the natural growth of teeth and jaws, teenagers are especially vulnerable to a range of dental issues. Many of these problems, if left unaddressed, can lead to more complex and…
Screen time has become an everyday part of childhood. While technology offers convenience and learning opportunities, the amount of time children spend in front of screens is raising concerns about its long-term impact on their health. The effects are not just behavioral or emotional, but physical as well. Excessive screen time often replaces active play,…
