I haven’t always been someone who has gotten excited for the holidays and this year, it is extra hard. I have been through a lot this year and am trying to get into the holiday spirit but my heart...
Start a new holiday tradition with the whole family! The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati presents NARNIA The Musical at the Taft Theatre this month. Narnia The Musical tells of four English schoolchildren – brothers and sisters – sent away...
Tis the season! The season for joy and being all sorts of merry and bright. Right???? Not always, and not for all of us. For many (like me), the holidays and winter in general bring on a lot of...
How often do you find yourself in a hurry?
It’s an innate trait in my toolbox, and I use it even when we’re not late. I have a plan for when I want to arrive and depart. If we get...
When did we stop waving?
School drop-off is part of many of our lives.
I figure that asking my kids to behave during the entire school day is enough, so why add the extra time and opportunities for my kids to...
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas and hoping for lots of snow. I don’t think I’m ever prepared for Christmas anymore. It comes up quickly and leaves all too soon. I prepare my Christmas cards after Thanksgiving. I want...
The year may be almost over, but the family fun is just getting started! Here is your December 2023 roundup of events happening around town.
Public Performances
December 9 & 10, 15 - 17
Taft Theatre
5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati
October...
Who does most of the “chores” in your house? I am a big fan of family economist Emily Oster’s work and recently she shared a study from the Pew Research Center on the Division of Labor in Marriages. Heterosexual,...
It is that time of year for our little elf visitors from the North Pole to come back. While my kids have been counting down the days, I have been thinking of ideas for new places for our elves...
A few years ago, we bought into the balance bike trend – small bikes without pedals or training wheels – and it proved to be a fairly smooth transition for our oldest son to his “big kid” bike.
Our youngest...
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Health & Wellness
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