Pumped Up for Preschool
The first day of preschool is an important milestone for children and parents alike. Here are 5 tips to get the year off to a great start.
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The LEGO Americana Roadshow
Hi guys! This is worth the short trip to Cincinnati! I’m just popping in on this rainy Tuesday with the following announcement: Take your kids to the Kenwood Towne Center to see The Lego Americana Roadshow: Building Across America! It’s free. It’s inside the cool, dry mall. It’s spread out across the entire mall, meaning: Your kids will have to…
Picnic in the Park
Go on a picnic mission! Dining outdoors in Dayton is a fun way for children to connect with nature
Eight creative ways to reveal the gender of your baby
Whether you’re feeling tickled pink or true blue, check out these ideas for creative ways to reveal the baby’s gender.
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…
Organizing Pots and Pans
Whether you rack ‘em or stack ‘em, organizing Pots and Pans (and Lids!) can be challenging. Here are some great products and tips to get your Pots and Pans under control. Cabinet Storage: Consider installing sliding shelf organizers for easy access. Use a tension rod or mount a bar inside the cabinet and hang pans…
Read, Explore, Create
The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
Sneaking In Fitness
We all know how important exercise is for kids – and how little of it they sometimes get. Sneaking in Fitness this summer.
Eight Tips for Eating Healthy While Camping
Eight Tips for Eating Healthy While Camping. No matter how you are camping, whether in a tent or RV, it’s still possible to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
Summer Learning Loss
Unfortunately, viewing summer vacation as a complete respite from academia can result in significant catch up work when the next school year begins.