I recently met the sister of our kids’ summer nanny at a family party. While Maria and I were chatting, she handed me a large postcard inviting me to a fundraiser event she’s hosting: the 4th Annual Vivian’s Victory Family Fun 5K at Winton Woods on July 25. I asked her to tell me more about Vivian’s Victory, what the… [read more]
Community Service Opportunities in Cincinnati for Children & Families
Community Service Opportunities in Cincinnati Families It’s never too early to teach your children to be empathetic, kind and giving. One way to instill all of these values is to encourage your children to give back or help out in their very own community. The question that often arises is HOW can my child help… [read more]
Non-Profit Spotlight: Bluegrass for Babies
Until last week I thought Bluegrass for Babies was just a yearly bluegrass concert. I had no idea that Bluegrass for Babies is so much more than that. Bluegrass for Babies is an amazing non-profit focused on the wellness of the tiniest of Cincinnatians & Northern Kentuckians. Matt & Anne Schneider began Bluegrass for Babies… [read more]
Heart Health Tips for Parents of Student Athletes
Nobody wants to think about bad things happening to their children, but sometimes it helps to be armed with information and resources should something unforseen happen. I’ve always said that I feel lucky to have such an awesome hospital nearby that is especially for the young ones…Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati is an award-winning hospital that… [read more]
ReelAbilities Film Festival Kicks Off, Runs March 9 – 16, 2013
Want to see a little touch of Hollywood right here in Cincinnati? The second annual ReelAbilities: Cincinnati Disabilities Film Festival offers that and more, starting with an ‘orange carpet’ premiere night, tonight – Saturday, March 9 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The film festival itself runs from March 9 through the 16th with… [read more]
Help Two Local Families win $30,000 for Children’s Hospital
We don’t normally post news releases, but this dance-off benefiting Cincinnati Children’s just needed to be shared. If you have a moment to vote, I am sure the families, and CCHMC, would greatly appreciate your support. The Meyer family and the Goodlett family, both of Forest Hills, are moving and shaking in Primrose Schools’ national… [read more]
April: National Donate Life Month
I did not know until this year that April is “National Donate Life Month”, even though it has been designated as such since 2003. The reason that it came to my attention this year is because our friends’ baby was waiting for a heart this month. Before this, I had not known anyone waiting for… [read more]
Make a Family Dance Video for a Good Cause
Do you and your kids like to cut a rug every now and then? For my money, there’s no better exercise or entertainment than a toddler shaking his groove thing (no matter that he’s totally earthbound — that doesn’t stop him from being a supahstah) or a preschooler hurling and twisting her body around in… [read more]
