Kathryn Dowell
Hashtag Hashtags {Accessibility and Legibility for Everyone}
Growing up, I learned it as the pound sign on my family’s corded phone. Or also an abbreviation for the word “number,” like the ampersand as “and.” But now, the “#” is a hashtag...
July Dayton Dozen :: Mural & Sculpture Scavenger Hunt
Due to COVID-19, many events that typically take place in July are canceled or postponed. This year, we thought it would be fun to put together a scavenger hunt around the city and get...
What This Emoji Means
Being a late adapter to smart phone ownership (Fall 2017), there were many things I was missing the boat on. FB Lives, GIFs, and so many emojis! Today, some things still feel like new.
Before...
Speaking Up and Out
Distance learning gives a peek into teacher instruction time. Yes, it may be different but is some reflection of how teachers sound or act in the classroom.
In the first week of at-home distance learning,...
Together We Make
Having three kids participating in Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby races, this Scouting Magazine blog post gave me pause - ‘A parent helped build that Pinewood Derby car? Yes, that’s the point.’
This is just...
Ask Someone This: Do You Have What You Need?
Ever listen to someone and their words ring inside your head, years later? A friend long since moved away, spoke to me in this way. They explained how bicycle riding repairs would present their...
February Dayton Dozen
Even though it's the shortest month of the year, February can often feel like it takes forever! Don’t worry, if you find yourself needing to get out of the house – we’ve got you...
Normalizing Pronouns
Normalizing what? Aren’t pronouns normal? As a child in the 90s, I learned how to grammatically use pronouns in place of nouns. As an adult in the 2010s, I learned the importance of asserting...
If “C” Is For Cookie, That’s Good Enough For Me
What do I expect from my child attending school? I want them to be challenged and engaged. I wish for them to be an active learner and love learning. And I hope my child...
Never Leave Home Without
There are a few things I keep on hand to keep my family ready for any adventure. Let these ‘on-the-go mom hacks’ help you in your daily mom life.
Place for Stickers
Stickers will find your...
October Dayton Dozen
If you are looking for some classic Fall Fun in October - the following guides may be for you!
Pumpkin Patches
U-Pick Apples
However, if you are looking to shake it up a bit, we would love...
Honey, We Enjoyed the Kids {How-To for Family Movie-Going Success}
Sharing the silver screen with children can be fun and frustrating. I enjoy seeing movies in theatres and I enjoy sharing those movies with my kids. Try some of these tips as part of...
Gender Bender
In a time of connection and awareness to the vast diversity of the world, we are given a tremendous opportunity to support and include people of any gender - including our own children.
Let me...
July Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events
With summer in full swing, get out around Dayton
with our 12 event picks to inspire great summer fun!
1. Dog’s Night Out @ Ritter's Frozen Custard
***DMB Tip*** Start with a walk and end up at...