Dayton Mom Collective

December always feels like a busy time of year and very focused on the kids. I know my to-do list is full of things to do with my daughter: bake cookies, decorate the tree, wrap her presents, etc. The...

The year is almost over, but the family fun is just getting started! Here is your Dayton Dozen (another Baker's Dozen!) for December 2023 of family-friendly events and things to do this month. 1. Santa’s Wonderland {Bass Pro Shop &...

Holidays are always a joy-filled time with family. So much fun, so much food, and so much turmoil. I always have struggled with where to go each year and what family to celebrate what holiday with. My mom had a...

Can you believe that we have already reached that time of year? Yes, we are now entering the holiday season! Buckle up, from now until the first of the year is about to fly past in the blink of...

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Visiting friends or family? Here are some festive ideas/links to keep your little turkeys cooperating and having an amazing time this Thursday. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. The TV...

For dogs, Thanksgiving can be an exciting but stressful time. The unfamiliar smells, sounds, people, and food may lead to disruptive behaviors like excessive barking, jumping, begging, or counter-surfing. Providing your dog with enriching activities during the festivities keeps...

As an Orton-Gillingham Practitioner, I will give some of my thoughts on what might work for your family if you are concerned about dyslexia. In my opinion, early intervention is best. Don't be dissuaded against doing anything if the educators in...

I’ve seen mixed reviews from parents after their Amazon Prime toy catalog came in the mail. This year, my only review is that I’m bummed we didn’t get one! Personally, I’m a fan of toy catalogs, but I can...

Presenting your annual Dayton-area holiday gift guide! Whether you’re looking for awesome new gift ideas for your kids, want experiences to gift, or are searching for a good cause to gift to on behalf of your family, we’ve got...

Motherhood is hard. Everyone is doing their best and just trying to survive some days. The beauty of parenting is that there isn’t one right way to do things and no two kiddos are exactly the same. For some...

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to educating pet parents about cancer. Just like in humans, cancer is one of the leading health threats for our companion animals. It's estimated that 6 million dogs and a similar number...

Hope you’ve all been enjoying the Fall festivities and fun of the season so far! Now, the holidays are quickly approaching. Whatever you’re celebrating, we have a roundup of our top picks for family-friendly things to do around Dayton in...

When my son turned 12 on May 12, 2012, we celebrated it, goldenly. Do you know about the golden birthday? When you turn the age that is the number your birthday falls on it is called your golden birthday, so naturally,...

Signing away our lives on a new car puts some new perspective in our budget. Here are some of the ways I’m trying to help make our money last: Price Match I’m all the time Googling an item I’m standing in...