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When the World Seems Scary
Mommas, I’m going to be really honest and vulnerable with you right now: the world that we live in absolutely terrifies me when I think about it too much.
Mass shootings, terrorist attacks, natural...
Parks and Playgrounds
If you know of a local park that is not on our list and you feel that it should be, let us know!
Simply fill out THIS FORM and we thank you in advance for...
Newsletter Printables
Missed some printables from our past newsletters? No worries - we've got you covered! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter today though so you'll be one of the first Dayton Mom Insiders...
Dayton Moms Mother’s Day Events Round-Up
Mother's Day is just around the corner.
Need some inspiration on ways to celebrate your mom? Want to give your loved ones some ideas on ways to celebrate you? Take a look at this great list of...
Aunt Becky Cheated and Broke My Heart(ie)
Unless you've been avoiding social media or the news lately, then you've probably heard about the latest Hollywood scandal involving college admissions and deep-pocketed celebrities. Normally when "breaking news" like that hits the airwaves...
What I Wish She Would Have Asked: Teens and Eating Disorders
I stumbled upon some old pictures from high school the other day. There she was, right in the middle of it all - a girl I hardly knew. She was tall and thin with...
It’s Potty Time!
Potty Training: the right of parenthood passage that no one truly enjoys.
A quick search online will yield roughly 18 million different ways to approach this battlefield. Throw in a few highly acclaimed books for...
February Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events
Looking for some fun ways to beat the winter blues? Well, look no further! We've got you covered with everything from art experiences to car shoes and lots of other exciting events in between!
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To Gift or Not to Gift? A Family Christmas Conundrum
If you come from a large family, or even if you don’t, Christmas shopping can be completely overwhelming. There are budgets to consider, likes and dislikes to ponder, and time isn’t always on your...
This Is(n’t) Us
If you catch a glimpse of any ad promoting the popular NBC drama This Is Us, then you’re bound to see images of a beautiful, happy family. Their arms are wrapped around each other,...
Walking Alongside Grief
I've never experienced the heartache of losing a child; I've never known the emptiness felt from the loss of a spouse; but I will never forget the day my mom broke the news to...
Round Up at the Panera Bread Register in Support of Flying Horse Farms
Giddy up, Dayton moms!
During the month of September, Panera Bread locations across Dayton are inviting you to participate in their Register Round Up. What exactly is "Register Round Up," you might ask? Well, it's...
A Stay at Home Mom with a Wasted Degree
The other day I was having a conversation with a friend: she's engaged, dreaming of having babies, and trying to decide the next move to make in her career. As the conversation continued, she...
August Dayton Dozen: Guide to Family-Friendly Events
Summer is winding down, but there's still some time to make a few more memories! Check out these fun events around town before the school bell rings!
DMB Bonus Pick of the Month
Strong Kids Triathalon...