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During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …

Fun-Filled Festivities Weber’s Cider Mill Farm is inviting you and the family to a celebration to wave good-bye to summer and hello to fall. Though there won’t be a hayride or Boo Barn this year, there’s still plenty of fun to be had picking apples, seeing the farm animals, listening …

Take a Deep-Sea Dive What better time to experience the marine life than after a long week of teleworking and online school? The National Aquarium is having a half-off Friday night special, offering an opportunity for more families to learn about our fish friends! Tickets are available for purchase online …

Friday The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville hosts Story Time on Fridays at 11 a.m. The museum’s summer hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets start at $7 for kids; children ages 2 and under are free. firemuseummd.org Saturday It’s Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate your local …

It’s not very surprising that there’s been an uptick in mental health issues after living in a state of isolation and uncertainty for so long. There’s no guidebook for us to follow, and improvising when it comes to health and safety is not ideal. “We are already seeing the impact …

Friday Artscape Visual Artist Market While Artscape was cancelled in light of COVID-19, you can still participate in the beloved festival with Artscape’s Visual Artist Market. The “digital storefront” will highlight 75 different artists, musicians, and craft makers of different artistic backgrounds to promote, sell, and display their work.  For …

Whether your child’s learning this fall will be remote, in person or a hybrid, it’s back-to-school time. Here are tips and strategies to help you and your kids get organized and energized for the new school year. Work space Even before Day One, consider a space where your child can …

I have spent a lot of time online during the coronavirus pandemic. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements, it’s nearly impossible to conduct any sort of parent-on-the-street interviews IRL. Similarly hampered from socializing, moms and dads have taken to social media more than usual. This is where I find …

The city of Baltimore has a unique history, and the Ashburton/Forest Park neighborhood is no exception. It’s a neighborhood known for the way that its Black and Jewish residents coexist. Now city native, Terris King II, looks to blend storytelling and technology to showcase this rich history through a new …

As Baltimore’s premier Jewish private school, serving preschool through grade 12, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School provides a learning environment where students become self-reliant scholars and discover their unique potential. Beth Tfiloh students learn how to advocate for themselves, ask difficult questions, and pursue their aspirations. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community …

Goldsmith Early Childhood Center provides stimulating, nurturing, creative experiences within a Jewish environment. Visitors to our school experience the sense of joy in learning in each classroom. Our school supports and encourages the growth and development of the whole child: socially, emotionally, academically, physically and spiritually. We welcome our families …

Students at Children’s Chorus of Maryland develop a lifelong passion for music, build community, nurture friendships, and receive valuable mentoring that fosters self-discipline, responsibility, leadership, and confidence. Our programs offer highly qualified teachers, small classes and in-depth vocal enrichment to provide children ages 4 to 17 with a complete musical education! We …

During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is providing an education vacation experience with its new “Learn and Play by the Bay” program. Families visiting the resort have access to educational amenities and experiences including the brand-new Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Learning Room where children can complete their school work, immersive excursions including nature …

Beth Tfiloh’s PreSchool celebrates and cultivates joy, discovery, and respect in our youngest students. Inspired by the world-renowned Reggio Emilia early childhood educational philosophy, our curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten by encouraging them to exercise their curiosity and stretch their imaginations as they explore the world around them. This year, …

It’s not an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the Americans’ lives. People are living and working from home under shelter-in-place orders and small businesses are doing what they can to survive. The U.S. Kuo Shu Academy (USKSA) is overcoming both plights by offering its classes …