Strategies for Raising Great Kids

Being a parent is not only the most challenging job, it is also the most rewarding. We want you to be a great parent and offer the following strategies for you to raise healthy and happy children.

Positive Parenting Features

Top 10 Homework Tips
Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important.

Balancing Academics and Serious Illness
When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. While health is the first priority, education also is important. You'll want to help your child stay on top of schoolwork as much as possible and plan for when he or she can return to school.

Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Here are some suggestions on what to do if online bullying has become part of your child's life.

FamilyWise with Dr. Ramey

Read Dr. Ramey's latest columns about helping families to be happy and healthy.

Kohl's A Minute for Kids

Pediatric health and safety information

Partners in Prevention

Learn more about our prevention programs

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Upcoming Events

A fun-filled event that features a morning mimosa social hour, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, champagne luncheon and live dollar auction.

TWIG 24 Heart and Hand Luncheon

Autism education sessions are designed to provide up to date information to parents of children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Education Session

Is your child riding safely? Get your child's car seat checked at one of Dayton Children's monthly car seat checks. Seats checked by appointment only. Call the Family Resource Center at 937-641-3700 for more information or to make an appointment.

Car Seat Safety Check