Whoever first penned the phrase, “the lazy days of summer” surely never had kids. Parents with young children are especially apt to be scratching their heads or on the couch in a fetal position, wondering how to manage the open, unconstructed stretch of time called summer. Even if you’ve successfully …
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New Rules on Food Allergies
As parents these days, we are constantly being reminded about the dangers of food allergies. We have to be careful not only about what our kids eat a home, but also about what is served at birthday parties, play dates, and even school with the snacks that are provided. At …
Read More »Is Your Child Afraid of the Doctor?
While children’s reactions to the doctors can vary depending on age and temperament, the doctor’s office can be an unfamiliar, stressful and scary place for a young child. During the toddler and preschool years, healthcare visits are more frequent with regular well visits and preventative care such as vaccinations and …
Read More »CAMP LIKE A PRO
By Amy Whitly Ah, the family camping trip: fun-filled days at the lake or by the river, restful afternoons lying in a hammock slung between two trees, roasting marshmallows by the fire and snuggling into cozy sleeping bags at night. At least, that’s what campground brochures would have you believe …
Read More »Frederick’s Child Now Part of the Family
Mid-Atlantic Media, LLC, which publishes Baltimore’s Child, Baltimore Jewish Times, Baltimore Style, Consumer’s Eye Magazine, Home Services Magazine, Washington Family and Washington Jewish Week, has expanded its media holdings with the acquisition of the Frederick, Maryland-based Frederick’s Child. A regional parenting publication, Frederick’s Child was sold by Strongdini Enterprises. Roger …
Read More »5 More New Titles
Finished your summer reading? Here are five more new titles for grownups. ‘I’m Fine And Neither Are You’ By Camille Pagán For a long time, Penelope Ruiz-Kar has had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Well, the weight of her family’s world at least. From being the primary …
Read More »Nervous? Who Me?
No one, from the tiniest preschooler to the oldest adult, ever really gets over those first-day jitters. Here are a wide variety of new books on that old topic, the first day of school. Board/Toddler ‘Lola Goes to School’ by Anna McQuinn Lola and her family are busy getting ready …
Read More »When Moms Don’t Get Enough Sleep…
If you send a text message to Jamie Maier after midnight, there’s a good chance she’ll respond right away. Maier, a family law attorney in Maryland, routinely stays up until 2:30 or 3 a.m. despite knowing she’s going to be woken up four short hours later by her 5-year-old son …
Read More »Pop Up a Movie Night
Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating and dim the lights. We all know that fall is quickly approaching. So, why not try something new like hosting an end-of-summer movie night in the comfort of your own home or on a projector in the yard? Of …
Read More »Mom Life: Shawn Dunworth
Lives: Westminster Family: Husband and three children, ages 16, 10 and 8 Occupation: Owner, Sunset Slush of Glyndon I am the owner of Sunset Slush of Glyndon, a beach-inspired classic Italian ice dessert shop in historic Glyndon, which has become a favorite spot in the community to gather with family …
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