Baltimore's Child

September 2010

September is a month of energy and optimism. The new school year brings resolutions to get organized, be your best self, and to commit to life-long learning for both parents and kids. Our September issue reflects those aspirations with articles that will teach you how to handle bullies should your child encounter one this year and articles that help you organize for the daily chore of packing a good lunch for your young scholars and using "green" materials to get the job done. Of course we have lots more…click here to read the September issue online.

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Greenbacks for Grades

Some parents say it works, others call it bribery. Do you reward your kids with money for good grades? Tell us what works for you. Click here.
A quick survey surely doesn't say it all. Email your comments about dollars for grades to us.
Last month we asked if you limit screen time. 27% of our readers limit screen time to one hour or less while 55% allow kids up to two hours on the TV, computer or video game. 9% are ok with kids spending 3 hours with electronic screens and another 9% don't limit the time at all.

Third Annual Maryland Young Writers' Contest

Young authors, poets, and playwrights need a forum for their work and Baltimore's Child and the CityLit Project have teamed up to offer these young people the audience and recognition they deserve.
Each fall, Baltimore's Child and CityLit sponsor the annual Maryland Young Writers Contest for students in grades 3-12 as well as home-schoolers. The contest recognizes outstanding short stories and poems in three age groups: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.
Prizes are offered in each category and first place winners are published in Baltimore's Child. All winners are invited to read their entries at a local Barnes & Noble in the spring.
The deadline for this year's contest is December 31, 2010. Download the rules for submitting entries and information about how to submit writings here.

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