Families with children who have food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are everywhere. Most families either have a child with food allergies or have a family member or know of friends that are walking this daunting path. When Cooper our...
"It makes me feel calm and brave!"
These were the words my six-year-old Cooper said to me before he went to bed tonight and almost made me cry. He was talking about how much he enjoys taking swim classes...
I'm coming off the Easter high...and I don't mean the candy! I mean, the excitement of the holiday! The joy of the season was so much fun to prepare and celebrate with my young children. But, now, we are...
: Today we are excited to talk about Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and Offer a HUGE giveaway! :
My husband and I are joyfully raising polar opposite boys. Our oldest Cooper is very analytical, a rule follower, information/facts hog, cautious,...
It's about to get real! By the end of the month, we are planning to complete our home-study and be licensed foster parents!
Phew, it has been a long time coming! First, we took several years discussing when we would...
Since my little ones came along I am always on the lookout for deals on everything from clothing to toys including books. Our home library has grown over the years as I have picked up books gently used and...
The local family fun destination, Learning Tree Farm, is proud to announce the first of its kind, Nature Preschool to Dayton Ohio!
Opening in the Fall of 2016, Learning Tree Farm Nature Preschool will educate children ages three through five...
My baby, who was tiny enough to fit snugly inside my tummy less than five years ago,
is now being registered for kindergarten! Say what?!?! For the past week or so, I was in a full out anxiety fog. I couldn't sleep well. I was getting migraines....
Tell me a story! Can you read it, AGAIN! ?! I think you skipped a page!
Reading is such a magical experience for children of all ages. But sometimes, mama needs a break from that Hungry Caterpillar! You are in...
Most people are nice - so many jump to it when they see me struggling to balance three littles while grocery shopping. Yet, today I met a grump in the middle of Kroger. So many other kind strangers had...
After teaching my first daughter letter sounds and names the traditional way, I kinda felt like my mind was blown when I discovered the Montessori approach. I taught my first born letter sounds and names at the same time...
Maria Montessori is driving me mad! Seriously, if I could go back in time and speak to this lady, we would need to have a very serious chat. For one thing, how dare she develop such amazing teaching methods...
Preparing for your child to go off to college is exciting. You attend the whirlwind of orientations soaking in as much information as you can, including the size of the mattress to purchase the correct sheet size! Your mind...
I'm not going to lie, I sometimes feel like I am a walking hypocrite. One of my main desires is to raise a child with a giving heart who selflessly thinks of others. But on the other hand, I...
In + Around Dayton
Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
