When we think about happy childhood memories, many of us recall busy playgrounds filled with children, sounds of laughter, and unlimited possibilities. For most of today’s children, the thrill of the park still beckons. Our sons and daughters clamor for climbing on her monkey bars, slipping down the slides, and swinging to the highest heights.… [read more]
Guest Post: Color-Coded Health: Seeing Reds – and Purples, and Greens – in a New Light
Here’s a fun after-school activity: Give your kids six crayons and ask them to draw the picture of health. How many veggies do you think will be are there? Chances are, more than six. From eggplants to tomatoes, veggies wear their nutritional value in their skins. Each naturally occurring hue – the bright reds, vibrant… [read more]
Vivian’s Victory Family Fun 5K
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]
Guest Post: A mom’s challenge: Helping girls embrace STEAM learning
Did you have pink LEGOs as a kid with instructions on exactly how to build a princess castle? Me, neither. So it amazes me that regardless of the color or intended instructions, my girls want to build things. Each morning before school they create the “Tallest Tower Ever!”, or a cave, or at least hiding… [read more]
Small Business Spotlight: Whirlybird Granola
One of the things we love to do here at Family Friendly Cincinnati is to shine a spotlight on local businesses unique to our area. Today we are excited to introduce you to Christy White, the creative force behind Whirlybird Granola. We first discovered Whirlybird Granola during an open house event at the Northern Kentucky… [read more]
Guest Post: Montessori Principles at Home
The Montessori community in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is growing, with great school on either side of the river, both private and public. That being said, sending your child to a Montessori school is not the only way to help them to grow and learn using Montessori methods. You can also utilize Montessori principles at… [read more]
Guest Post – School Lunches Get a Makeover
Boring school lunches are a thing of the past. Schools across the area are serving lunches that kids will eat that follow national guidelines. Jessica Shelly, MBA, REHS, RS, Food Services Director for Cincinnati Public Schools, tells us more about what CPS students are eating. ______________________________ When was the last time you stepped into your… [read more]
Activities for Toddlers in Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Activities for Toddlers Toddlers are constantly moving and playing with something —whether they should or not. Sometimes finding kid-friendly activities to entertain and teach the youngest ones can be difficult. We put together a list of kid friendly activities for toddlers in Cincinnati designed to let toddlers play, move, develop and learn. Through… [read more]
