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...
It is almost that time of year again. The season that brings fresh boxes of crayons, markers, and glue sticks lining the store aisles, when lunches will once again need to be packed, and somewhere in the middle of...
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...
When my daughter was two months old, it was pointed out to me that I was putting her into her carseat incorrectly. Like, ALL wrong. Nobody had ever shown me how to correctly put her in so, honestly, I...
I'm a substitute teacher.
I secretly always wanted to be a school teacher. I played it every single time I played school when I was a little girl.
God led me down a different path, and I still get to teach,...
Choosing the right preschool for your family can be intimidating. We hope this guide makes it a little easier!
Editor’s Note: Normally, our Dayton Dozen guides are full of fun, family-friendly, local activities you can haul the kiddos to (or not-no judgment) and spend the day learning about and exploring resources in our community. Not this month, however....
Try as I may, I cannot slow time down. In a few weeks I will become the proud mother of a kindergartner. My oldest son Cooper will be attending a full day of school for the first time. The beautiful thing is that he is...
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...
As a mother of kids with various educational needs, I've sat through many team meetings. I hope some of my experience can help you navigate the process.
Paperwork Before
Having paperwork BEFORE the meeting streamlines the entire process. Nothing like sitting...
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...
I LOVE our Library.
I should restate; I love our Libraries. And I don’t just mean the branches of one system. I have a warm place in my heart for Dayton Metro, Washington-Centerville, Greene County, and Wright Memorial Library.
I’m...
Are you stuck in the eternal struggle of getting your kids off their screens and into the great outdoors? Fear not! We can give them less screen time and more green time. There's a movement that might save your...
Have you ever searched for a daycare? Man, it's rough. The relief I felt when we finally made a decision was incomparable, but it didn't last long.
I’d just returned to work from maternity leave. I was starting in a...
In + Around Dayton
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
