My kids love LEGO, and on a daily basis are playing and creating with the little multicolored bricks. It’s safe to say that they’re obsessed with all things LEGO, so when we learned that the eponymous LEGOLAND was coming to Ohio, we couldn’t wait to check it out! LEGOLAND Discovery Center just opened in Columbus…
Would it surprise you to learn that 61% of inner city homes have no books or reading materials of any kind? Or that there are several adults in our area who may struggle to read this very article? Dayton Parent spoke with Holly Elkins-Lopez, Education Programs, and Outreach Coordinator, to learn how Project…
It’s back-to-school season and tensions are probably running high as the big day nears. Keep calm (and enjoy a little humor!) with our Back to School Checklist: Do: Find the 4” wide 3-ring binder with colored coded dividers, box of #2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils and Avery Yellow Broad Tipped Hi-Liter. Don’t: Freak out when you realize you…
Exploring Dayton one city at a time: Spending the Day in Yellow Springs
Travel is not about the distance; it is about the destination – and there are a whole lot of fun family adventures to be found by just crossing a state line or two. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit in our neighboring states. ILLINOIS Giant City State Park Located…
It’s magical when a child holds a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child’s eyes says it all. For grown-ups, that’s the joy of giving toys for birthdays, holidays—or just because. But while kids want fun stuff, they need safe playthings too. In 2016, an estimated 240,000 of child injuries…
Starting kindergarten is a big step for little kids – and it can be hard to know when your child is ready for this new challenge. For some kids, another year in preschool will make the transition to kindergarten go much more smoothly. But for other students, this move is something they are already well prepared…
Sometimes you know instantly if your child needs quick medical care. Other times, it’s hard to detemine if an injury or illness needs the attention of a health care provider, and if it does, whether that means a trip to the ER, a call to your doctor, or a visit to the nearest urgent care…
