Summertime is for fun, but it’s also a time when academic and social skills can stall out for kids if they aren’t careful. Continuing education over the summer months is especially important for children who rely on routine and structure. Here are five educational summer programs in the Baltimore area …

Brother-sister pair Buck Frisch and Lindsay Frisch Irvin are getting ready for a big adventure—in a few years, they will assume ownership of the Mt. Washington Tavern, which has been in the family since their father became an employee in 1986. Following the 10-year anniversary of its reopening in 2012 …

    Tim Shotzberger, 46, is a father of two in more ways than one. He is the father of two children, a 14-year-old son, Wade, and a 12-year-old daughter, Abby. He is also the founder and president of both Home Land Environmental and Home Land Labs. The environmental testing …

Click the images below to open this calendar in our digital magazine. This roundup of family events appears in the March 2023 issue of Baltimore’s Child.

Staying active is an important part of staying healthy, and spring sports are a great way to keep your child on the move. However, there are risks involved. We spoke with Matthew Jepson, a sports medicine physician at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, the second largest provider of orthopaedic care …

Kids throughout the Baltimore area are back in classrooms after a years-long disruption that had them largely relying on screens. The pandemic gave schools and parents a new perspective on the impact of children’s environments on the learning process — and the changes being made now are a breath of …

When you hear hoof beats, think horses—not zebras. This is what doctors are taught during their training, meaning that the first and more likely diagnosis is the one they should be thinking about. But what about when it really is a zebra? This was the case for Inez Vazquez. Her …

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, the holiday can be a great experience for families, too. Take time this Valentine’s Day to talk about love as a family, and the many ways we show we love to each other. Here are five places where you can celebrate …

Valentine’s Day celebrates love, friendship and admiration. Here’s a simple, meaningful craft to help you celebrate this special day with your family. Show each member of the family how much you care. What you’ll need Red construction paper White construction paper Glitter Glue (stick or liquid) A dark-colored marker A …

What You Need to Know As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. As a parent, you want to protect your child from the harsh realities of the world and let them be a …