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17 Ways to Experience Christmas in Columbus
The holiday season is upon us and the anticipation to create magical moments is real. I have compiled a list of ideas that include some of our favorite holiday traditions and some that we have been waiting to try out. Santa’s Workshop at the Lazarus Building Stop by Santa’s Workshop at the Lazarus Building on December 7th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mr. Clause will be available all day to take photos in the original sleigh from the building’s former life, there will be crafts led by the OSU Urban Arts Space, and the Orange Line Holiday Train will be on display in the windows. Holiday Lights at the Columbus Commons …
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Giving the Gift of Experience
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn commission if you click through and make a purchase. Providing your child with new experiences naturally exposes him to new vocabulary. These experiences can capture your child’s attention and provide an opportunity for you to model new vocabulary in the appropriate setting. These experiences can happen anywhere, whether it be heading out to visit a new place, participating in a class, or having a fun activity delivered straight to your door. In addition to promoting language development, these experiences support your child’s cognition, sensory, fine motor, and creativity. The holidays are a great…
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30 Ideas for 30 Days of Kindness
For the past few years I have felt the need to recharge and really focus on kindness this time of year. With World Kindness Day falling on November 13, November just seems to be the perfect month for this focus. Children learn by observing adults, even when those adults aren’t intentionally trying to teach them anything. This month I am challenging myself to be more intentional in spreading kindness in hopes that my children will learn and follow my lead. Celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13 by completing 1 random act of kindness. Help the Pelotonia Team by creating holiday cards for cancer patients. Each card will be delivered…
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Early Language Learning at Goldfish Swim School
Disclaimer: We were provided free swimming lessons by Goldfish Swim School in exchange for collaborating blog posts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Did you know that toddlers who have stronger language outcomes differed in two ways from their peers: their parents repeated words more often, and they were more tuned in to the language as infants, and thus better able to process what was being said.* A benefit of starting swimming lessons at a young age at Goldfish Swim School is that your babe will be exposed to the same skill week to week which inevitably means he will hear the same words and directions each week, which…
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The Children’s Museum of Cleveland
The Children’s Museum Cleveland is located in a renovated mansion on “Millionaire’s Row” in downtown Cleveland. The museum offers an “open-ended learning environment giving children the opportunity to imagine, experiment, problem-solve and communicate.” We arrived not knowing what to expect from the space, and left feeling extremely impressed by the interactive, hands-on exhibits. The museum boasts eight interactive and themed play areas, with one specifically designed for children age 0-3. Adventure City is a kid-sized world complete with a kitchen, doctors office, construction zone, and more. The area is a multi-level environment which provides children with multiple opportunities to climb, explore, and problem solve. We spent the majority of our time…
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Consistency is Key at Goldfish Swim School
Disclaimer: We were provided free swimming lessons by Goldfish Swim School in exchange for collaborating blog posts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We have been transitioning into our fall schedules with school and work, which means overall our schedule has been a bit chaotic. We have been getting my son to his swim lesson as much as possible, but sometimes that means we have had to switch the day/time of his lesson which inevitably means a different instructor. What is wonderful about Goldfish Swim School is that even though we have a different instructor, there is consistency built into each lesson, so my son knows what to expect.…
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Discover Fairfield County
Fairfield County is a short 30 minute drive southeast from Columbus and a fun day trip or weekend getaway for the whole family. We recently had the opportunity to partner with Visit Fairfield County to experience a bit of what Fairfield County has to offer – by no means did we get to see everything! The county boasts a budding food and drink scene, opportunities to explore in both a structured and unstructured settings, and 17 covered bridges to discover (which is the most in Ohio). Where to Play Art & Clay on Main Create a masterpiece at Art & Clay on Main, an accessible art studio in historic downtown…
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12 Family Friendly Fall Activities in Central Ohio
Fall is a wonderful time of year here in Central Ohio and it is jam packed with so much to do. The following are just a few of our favorite can’t miss activities happening in the area. Visit the sunflowers at Tecumseh Land Trust. The field is on US-68 on your way to Yellow Springs, Ohio (about a 45 minute drive). This year the sunflowers are expected to bloom between August 30th – September 13th (check their Facebook page for full details). Get your camera ready and head to the field. Take a road trip to Lancaster, Ohio for the inaugural Covered Bridge Festival located in Alley Park on September 14th-15th. This free…
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Always Learning at Goldfish Swim School
Disclaimer: We were provided free swimming lessons by Goldfish Swim School in exchange for collaborating blog posts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am continually impressed by how much my daughter learns and grows during her lessons at Goldfish Swim School. This week she is moving up a level from Junior 1 to Junior 2, so I took some time to think about how in addition to teaching swim skills and water safety, the instructors do a wonderful job of incorporating academics and social skills into each lesson. Taking Turns From these photos you would think my daughter is the only one in the class. When in reality…
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7 Reasons to Start Swim Lessons Early at Goldfish Swim School
Disclaimer: We are provided free swimming lessons by Goldfish Swim School in exchange for collaborating blog posts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I never thought I would take my baby to his first organized swim lesson before he could walk. But, when the opportunity for swim lessons became available, I decided that enrolling him at Goldfish Swim School would help him not just enjoy the water, but also learn how to actually swim. Below, I am sharing seven benefits my family has gained because our son started swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School at an early age. Bonding Time: My son is enrolled in the Goldfish Mini 1 swim classes. In these classes,…