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I Like to Move It, Move It: How to Exercise When You’re Expecting
Maintaining movement and exercise during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. For moms, movement stimulates endorphins and bolsters mental health. It also keeps...
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Building a Better Nursing Bra
When Sarah Kallile, a mom of three girls from Dayton, Ohio, was breastfeeding her second daughter in 2021, she was frustrated with a “frumpy” nursing bra that didn’t meet her needs. “I wanted a better...
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Help Along The Way
Photograph by Marlene Rounds. There’s an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child, and while that’s certainly true, it’s only half of the story. Because really, it takes a village to raise a...
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Perfect North Slopes Is the Perfect Family Fun Day
My New Year’s resolution for 2023 is simple: to have more fun. We’re just a couple of weeks into January, and I might have (ahem) peaked in this department, as a family outing to Perfect North Slopes...
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Fighting the Information Overload in Pediatric Health Care
Pediatrician Nicole Baldwin, M.D., fills her days with stuffy noses, routine exams, questions from parents, and the occasional broken arm. But these days, the doctor has another task on her plate:...
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Knock Down Some Pins at Crossgate Lanes
The Year of Fun is going strong, with a random rainy day off school giving us the perfect excuse to go bowling. I’m not talking about the next-level bowling alleys that have become popular in recent...
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Storytime Sounds Better Here
Rather than bury the children’s section behind mountains of books meant for adults, The Bookery, in Columbia-Tusculum, places the most magical part of any bookstore front and center. Practically a...
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A to Z Daycare: Building Blocks
The last few years have radically changed the way most of us approach our jobs, with many of us still working remotely—at least part of the time. Day care, too, has changed, with many families looking...
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Ain’t That a Kick
There might be nothing more devastating than having a stillborn baby, a truth that Cincinnati mom, teacher, and Count the Kicks Ambassador DaShonda Watkins knows all too well after the loss of her...
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Get The Lead Out
A few years back, one of my siblings took my niece to the doctor for her 1-year check-up. The squirmy tot got her blood drawn for a lead test and, to our horror, the level came back high. My niece had...
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Dig Into a Bowl of Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Gold Spoon Creamery
You know what’s fun? Ice cream. Especially after ice skating. Especially when the ice cream shop (or shoppe?) is brand-new yet also old-fashioned and oozing with Art Deco vibes and Cincinnati-themed...
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The Beat Lives on at Spiral Groove Records
When I was a teen, a new “album” released by a favorite artist was a big deal. There was no Spotify, no iTunes, and we had to prepare our food over a fire (after walking a mile uphill—each way—to...
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Household Books: A New Type of Bookstore for Folks Who Love Old Bookstores
During the pandemic, we relied on technology more than ever. Being able to work from home, participate in virtual school, and Zoom call our families proved invaluable in keeping us working, learning,...
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Excavate a Real Archeological Site at the Archaeological Research Institute...
Looking for a new place to explore? Add the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) to your list! ARI is focused on getting the public involved in exploring and preserving regional cultural and...
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Sawyer Point’s 1,000 Hands Playground Remains a City Kid Staple
If you grew up in Cincinnati, you likely have memories of taking an end-of-year field trip down to Sawyer Point. The OG of epic city parks, Sawyer Point and its expansive Great Lawn and various...
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Indulge Your Inner Maker at A World of Beads
Being a parent is a constant exercise in humility. From toddler tantrums to tweenage ’tudes, there’s nothing like a small human saying “you’re wrong” to take you down to size. It’s not all bad,...
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My Family Adopted a Bearded Dragon
One of the most interesting things about being a parent is watching your kids discover their passions. I’m not talking about “truck” and “princess” phases, but rather, the kind of deep dives that...
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A Beloved Neighborhood Bookstore In Madeira That’s Simply Delightful
In case you haven’t noticed, I have a major soft spot for all things nostalgic. Old-school bowling alleys, old-fashioned ice cream shops, classic mini golf… I love anything that feels old and weather...
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There Are Dinosaurs—Yes, Dinosaurs—at Krohn Conservatory
Krohn Conservatory is one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. It’s always a treat to wander through the rainforest and desert landscapes within this Queen City institution; for me, Krohn Conservatory...
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An Old-School Playground’s New-School Update
My kids have a habit of naming places we frequent—so much so, that I’m often confused as to the official names of these places. Dulle Park, for example, is the Creek (stomping) Park and Weller Park is...
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