Growing up, I spent my lower elementary years being homeschooled. I don’t remember these years vividly, but I do remember that they inspired in me a love of reading (and didn’t help at all with my love of math)....
Very dear to the heart of this Dayton Mom Blogger is the New Life Clinic. Nestled right in the center of the town of Wilmington, OH is this amazing place that offers hope and help to so many. The...
Earth Day provides us with an opportunity to evaluate our current practices and assess ways to improve. This is a day that is close to my heart. I challenge you to pick ONE thing to address this month!
Forgo plastic straws
Americans...
On a particularly dreary March afternoon at home with my three little girls, I found myself asking yet again, why I was failing as a mom that day. I'm sure the weather played a factor in my mood, but...
We all hear about it and we all likely know someone or a family affected by it. However, how many of us actually know what Autism is? What causes it? What can we do as parents/family/friends to help individuals...
From the very moment your eyes read that positive pregnancy test in your trembling hand, something changed in you.
One of your most basic instincts awoke like a hibernating mama bear and you felt for the very first time "I'm...
Since I was more coordinated and strong than I was graceful or fast, in those awkward middle school years I left dancing primarily to try a few sports. Turns out, I was embarrassingly slow. It was obvious on the...
Mom confession: I hate homework more than my kids do.
To me, it's stealing our family time and my kids’ childhoods. My kids have already spent 9 hours of their day getting ready for, riding to and from, and in...
When I was pregnant, I became somewhat of a birth junkie. I couldn’t get enough information or watch enough birth videos. My husband and I read all the books and took all the classes. Although we were super prepared,...
Back to school is here! No surprise there. I’m sure like every other mom in the world you are feeling one of two ways:
“They are going back to school!” Momma needs a coffee mimosa and 5 minutes of...
There is tons of toddler fun to be had around town. Check out the Dayton Mom's Guide to Toddler Enrichment Classes!
Thanks to TimeandDate.com for all this awesome information about the upcoming solar eclipse! Check them out for even more great images and videos, plus some incredible history.
On August 21st “The Great American Eclipse” will be taking place and we’ll...
For a girl.
A few years ago, my sister got me a big moon night light that goes through the cycles of the moon. I loved it and it still hangs on my wall. When I got pregnant, I knew...
My kids always look forward to the summer reading program at our local library. They were all smiles when the librarian informed us the program begins Memorial Day Weekend. But why should the kids have all the fun?! I...
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5 online dating tips for moms
1) Webchat or FaceTime with the person before you go out on a date. This will save you a lot of time by weeding...
