By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Summer Reading is Back! May 30 – July 31 This summer our theme was inspired by Ohio’s American 250 celebration themes for June, “Ohio Outdoors,” and July, “Ohio Gathers.” We’re calling it: Camp Read! Kids 0-12 are invited to participate in a 25 day challenge to read, create, discover, and explore Hamilton County... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber This early summer brings new books by many of our favorite fiction authors. Below are some of my favorites. Hope you all have a wonderful summer vacation! More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Bottom line – no one knows you quite like your book club. For English teacher, Polly Goodman, nothing could... Continue Reading →
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. We have endless tools to reach one another, yet many of us feel more disconnected and "unseen" than ever. We’ve all felt the sting of being ghosted or left in limbo by people we once felt close to. Often, we... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik Dogs jumping on people is a very common complaint I hear (and see). That behavior is a common greeting of many dogs, but, while perfectly normal for a dog, most humans would prefer their pet to keep all four paws on the floor. And especially if those paws belong to a dog... Continue Reading →
By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 With summer settling in, many school administrators turn their focus to the next school year: new initiatives, new classes, new ideas. I suppose I’m no different – at Country Day, we are always planning exciting new ways to innovate our program. But this year, amidst... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Fair warning, these plants can be quite generous! Most gardeners are familiar with plants that need division every few years. Hostas, lilies and iris are sure to come to mind. Having plants that contribute new offsprings makes it easier and certainly more cost effective to create a lush garden. The downside is... Continue Reading →
By Anna Ferguson Spring is in the air! Perhaps you’re feeling a burst of energy and motivation, but this year, you might trade the frantic urge to organize your home and scrub every baseboard for a different kind of renewal. As the frost retreats and the first green shoots push through the soil, nature is offering... Continue Reading →
By Kristina O’Connor, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for The Seven Hills School The summer slide, also known as the summer learning loss, is the tendency for students to lose some of their academic knowledge and skills during the summer. Reading and math skills — as with all types of knowledge — are like a... Continue Reading →
By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 If you’re anything like me, May arrives with the usual litany of healthy summer intentions: exercise more, sleep longer, eat better. These intentions are noble and necessary. I know I’m not the only educator (or adult) who could use a little more physical fitness when... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Often dog guardians tell me about their dog knowing he did something he was not supposed to do. When I hear that, my question to them is, “What causes you to think your dog knows he did something that he was not supposed to do?” They will describe... Continue Reading →
