The National Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014 “the labor force participation rate of mothers with infants under a year old was 57.1 percent” and that “there was little difference in the participation rates of married mothers and those with other marital statuses.” This means that in 2014 slightly more than half of…
When you hit a baseball, there is a certain spot on the bat, the sweet spot, that makes better contact with the ball, making it go farther and hitting it harder than if you were to hit the same pitch further up or down on the bat. Right now, my wife and I are in…
I have a great deal of concern about the increased use of technology in classrooms at our son’s elementary school. It seems that more and more time is spent using electronic devices and less and less time is devoted to traditional paper/pencil activities. How can kids possibly be learning when they are playing games so…
NEW YEAR – NEW YOU! Getting Organized is one of the Top Ten most popular New Year’s Resolutions according to About.com. But what does that really mean? If a resolution isn’t tangible, it isn’t likely to come to fruition. Make specific and direct resolutions with clear objectives that will bring actual results and keep you…
I am very surprised that my fifth grade daughter is allowed to re-do assignments, including re-taking tests. I am concerned that she is not seeing the repercussions of failing to prepare in the way she should. Why aren’t teachers letting poor grades stand to allow students to suffer the consequences? A philosophical shift has occurred…
We may have had a mild November and December but Winter is not even half way over. With colder temps, delays and snow days- children (and parents!) can get stir crazy quickly. Here is a Top 10 list of things to do to keep the “Mom, I’m bored!” shouts to a minimum. 1. Break out…
FAMILY FARM CHORESSat. Dec 19, 8:30-10:00 amCARRIAGE HILL METROPARK, Carriage Hill Historical Farm, 7850 E. Shull Rd.Join a farm staff person to feed animals, gather eggs, and clean stalls. Get to know some of the farm animals up close and personal. Meet at the front gate of the farm. Registration required. Age: 8Y-12Y Fee: $5…
Looking to shop local this holiday season? These area businesses offer unique gift ideas for everyone on your list! Gravity Spa Make sure to check out Gravity Spa in Beavercreek! Our hot stone package would be the perfect gift for this chilly and stressful season. You can create your own package by pairing any of…
How many kids actually remember the “must have” toy they got last year? Think outside the proverbial (gift) box this holiday season and place a more memorable present underneath the tree. Try giving the gift of a novel experience, lessons to learn something new or a memorable activity to share. Here are nine ideas that…
Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Waynesville Ohio for a small town Christmas, December 4th – 6th. where you can experience carriage rides, entertainment, enticing restaurants and holiday shopping. We will have 1300 luminaries on Friday and Saturday evenings, barbershop quartets, strolling characters, and of course Santa Claus. For more information contact the Waynesville Area…
