Making Required Reading a Positive Experience
My son’s teacher requires him to read for twenty minutes five nights a week. How can I make required reading a positive experience?
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5 Reasons to Consider Adopting an Older Child
Many people associate adoption with bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital. But what if the right child for you is actually a grade schooler or teenager? In honor of National Adoption Month this November, read on to find out why adopting an older child into your life could be the best decision for your…
How to Begin Music Lessons with your Child
However you decide to begin music lessons with your child, know that the benefits he or she gains will go well beyond just learning an instrument
Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Dayton
Many organizations welcome the help of kids as volunteers. Here’s our guide to some of the many family-friendly Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Dayton.
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.
The Positive Side of Peer Pressure
As parents know, dealing with peer pressure is part of growing up. It’s normal for teens to feel swayed by a group and be compelled to fit in. While we typically think of peer pressure in a negative way, the influence of peers can easily be positive as well. Think of the athlete who is…
What It’s Really Like to Date a Single Parent – Dayton Parent Magazine
I’ve read several articles lately about why men should date single mothers, and I agree with all of them. Single moms are often resilient, selfless beings who put others’ needs before their own — great qualities to seek out in a partner to be sure. Due to personal experience, I also know that there is…
Overweight and Alone
When only one child in a family struggles with weight, discussing diet and exercise must be handled in a sensitive and helpful way. Overweight and Alone
Paying for Private School
Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities may be more accessible than you think when Paying for Private School
Kids and Sleep
Everyone can get cranky when they don’t get enough shut-eye, but for kids, it can cause actual harm to their growing bodies and minds. Kids and sleep