A Show for Dads! 4/26/2018

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Today on The Morning Thing Eddie and Trevor talked about several things Dads can use!  First we talked about 7 bonding activities for Dads and kids when mom is away, which could be useful for the upcoming Mom’s Night Out event with WNZR!  To check out some of those ideas, click HERE.

If you want to see the list of things that AllProDad said kids and fathers should experience together click HERE.  The list includes everything from taking roadtrips together to learning and enjoying sports together.

WNZR’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on the Mount Vernon News

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Every Monday, The Morning Thing shares our Meet the Team feature. Today’s spotlight shines on the Mount Vernon News.

WNZR’s Abby Fairless had a chance to chat with Editor, Samantha Scoles. They talked about how the News approaches covering local news, how they are staying strong in 2018 and the local awards that the staff recently received.

Click HERE to hear their entire conversation.

Last week, WNZR was proud to partner with the Mount Vernon News and other local media outlets to bring a candidate forum to our community. Click HERE to see the video from this event. Be an informed voter and go to the polls on Tuesday 5/8!

Daughters are amazing!

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Today, The Morning Thing talked about the amazing blessing of raising a daughter. We shared great insight from 2 articles found at imom.com

The first one focused on 5 ways to raise a daughter that others admire. Click HERE to read the full article.

1. Teach Her to Put Others First

2. Teach Her to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity

3. Teach Her to Have Joy and Gratitude

4. Boost Her Self-Esteem

5. Be a Positive Influence

Author Lori Clapper has 2 daughters. She shares that one of the main struggles for any girl is self-image. She says that the positive feedback she gives to her girls often falls on deaf ears. Us girls (young and old) too often only focus on the negative feedback we hear or see. So Lori decided to write a letter to her girls about self-image. Moms (and Dads), we hope this heart-felt letter inspires you to have some positive communication with your daughter.

To my lovely daughter,

I see you look at yourself in the mirror and frown. I see you look at the number on the scale and hang your head.

It may be hard for you to believe the words I want to say to you in this letter. That’s okay. Please keep this letter in a safe place so you will always know how your dad and I see you.

You are beautiful:

God’s fingerprints are all over each part of you. You may not be pleased with the break-outs or the unruly bed head hair. But your eyes were made to see the good – not only in other people – but in yourself. Your mouth, with or without your favorite lip gloss, was given to you to speak words of life.

You have significance:

Throughout life, people and circumstances will hurt you deeply. Friends come and go. But no matter what, you are on this earth for a purpose. It’s your job to rise above adversity and be the remarkable woman we know you are.

You can live your dream:

When you work hard and with passion, you can do anything you put your mind to, even get that dream job you always wanted.

You are capable of more than you think:

Push yourself. Always learn. Pursue your dreams with passion. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.

Love with all of your heart:

I’ve seen you form wonderful friendships through high school. You all truly care for one another and have each other’s backs. I’ve even heard you say you love them. It makes my mama’s heart so proud. Continue to surround yourself with great friends. Keep caring deeply, even when it’s hard.

Always wear SPF on your face:

I started too late, but it’s not too late for you. Take care of your body and skin. You’ll never regret that, especially when you turn 45 and you’re one of the few without wrinkles.

There is so much more I could say, but one thing to always remember: love God and love the way He created you. Keep your heart and mind aligned with these things I’ve written. You’ll save yourself a lot of worries and uncertainties that way.

I love you,

Mom

 

The Morning Thing Fave 5 (Oops 4) – Our favorite ways to encourage others.

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This week, it’s actually a Fave 4. We didn’t have any guests join us to make it 5. 🙂

We decided to share our favorite ways to show encouragement to others. We hope to spark some ideas for you to try!

Daria Swisher

Eddie Dilts

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

The Earth Day celebration is going on NOW at the Brown Environmental Center!

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Get WILD at the Brown Family Environmental Center from 12 – 4 p.m. TODAY, 4/21!

The Columbus Zoo, Ohio Wildlife Center, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, St. Francis Center for Wildlife, and Midwest Biodiversity Institute will all be there with live animals to “meet.”

Build a bluebird box, bat house, or a home for native bumblebees.  Everything you build, you will take home with you.

Vendors will have good stuff to purchase:  Kenyon Farm (eggs), Broken Oak Farm (honey), Yellow Bird Food Shed (CSA shares), Our Farm (veggies & herbs), Potter’s Field Farm (native wildflowers).

These Community Partners will have hands-on games and activities:

  • Ariel-Foundation Park
  • Knox County Head Start and Gambier Child Center
  • Knox County Parks
  • Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention
  • ODNR
  • Public Library of Mt. Vernon and Knox County
  • SPI
  • OCVNs
  • Master Gardeners
  • Yellow Flower, Storyteller
  • Kenyon’s Office of Community Partnerships
  • Kenyon Review

Be sure to stay awhile to tap your toes to the live music, and Truckin’ Delicious, a local food truck, will have tasty treats for sale. View their interesting menu items.

WNZR’s Abby Fairless talked with Noelle Jordan about today’s big celebration. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Local Girl Scouts will sleep outside tonight to raise awareness about childhood homelessness.

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The girls involved in Girl Scout Troop 1691 from Fredericktown are participating in a project to raise awareness to help homeless families.
Did you know that approximately 30,000 children face a form of homelessness in Ohio?

The girls planned 3 events:

  • They adopted a family in need for Christmas
  • They prepared a meal for the Winter Sanctuary. They made beef stew, noodles, rolls and cake.
  • Their last event will happen tonight – a Sleep OUT!

Click HERE to hear the incredible story about how these girl scouts are learning more about this social problem and taking action to make a difference!

The girls are accepting donations tonight at their Sleep OUT location – Waterford United Methodist Church, 20595 Waterford Road in Fredericktown.

Here are some suggested donations (new items please):
For the KITCHEN : trash cans, pots, pans, silverware, can opener, dishes, bowls, cups, spatulas, utensils, kitchen towels, dishcloths, dish soap, SOS pads and sponges.

For the LINEN CLOSET: towels, washcloths, soap, blankets (twin or larger), pillows and sheets.

For the BATHROOM: toilet brushes, shower curtains, shower hooks, toilet paper, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes and deodarant.

CLEANING SUPPLIES: buckets, dust pans, paper towels, spray cleaners, Pinesol type cleaners, mops, brooms, plungers and laundry soap.

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7 Steps to a Strong Sibling Bond

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On The Morning Thing today, we talked about the relationship between siblings.
Parents, there are steps that you can take to help build the bond between your children.

Dana Hall McCain with imom.com says that building the sibling bond is a cause worth pursuing. Friends come and go, but family is for life. Teach your kids to love one another and build solid relationships.us some great steps to build the bond. Click HERE to see the full article.

1. Set the tone for closeness from the start.

2. Let them have significant experiences together.

3. Talk about your own sibling relationships with your kids.

4. Give your kids “assignments” in nurturing one another.

5. Remind your kids that friends will come and go, but family is forever.

6. Help your children develop shared passions and interests.

7. Remind your kids to have compassion for their siblings.

One great way to build the bond between siblings is to spend quality time together.

Check out this list of 20 SIBLING GAMES TO BOND, COMPETE AND COOPERATE

 

 

 

Connecting with Kids and Artists!

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Today on The Morning Thing, we talked about 10 ways to stay connected with your kids from allprodad.com. Click HERE for the full article. We also talked with Emmy Rose and Andi Rozier about he upcoming Outcry tour in Columbus. Click HERE to listen in to the full conversation and HERE for more information about the tour. As always, thanks for listening!

Father Daughter Dances and Fave Fives!

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Today on the Morning Thing we had a chance to talk to Vicki Leisure from the Salvation Army about the upcoming Father Daughter Dance. Click HERE to listen to the conversation! It’s also Friday, and that means Fave 5! Click HERE to hear the hosts’ favorite things about this week.

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