Nabila and Tariq Syed’s son Nihal and daughter Sania celebrate life through their very existence. With their zest for living, the kids keep their parents on their toes. When Nihal was diagnosed with autism at 2 1/2 years old, Nabila and Tariq began gathering as many resources as possible …
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5 Can’t-Miss Pizzerias in Baltimore
Want to treat your family to pizza tonight? Look no farther than the following five Baltimore pizzerias for imaginative toppings and flavor combos to wow your family’s taste buds. Who’s ready to dig in for a slice? BOP Brick Oven Pizza Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 …
Read More »Baltimore’s Top 7 Museum Experiences for Kids
American Visionary Art Museum From a 15-foot pink poodle kinetic sculpture to exterior walls covered completely in recycled mosaic, the American Visionary Art Museum is filled with spectacular and quirky exhibits that will delight both adults and kids. Afterwards, swing by the “Slideshow” gift shop and let kids explore the …
Read More »Singing Sensations Youth Choir Lifting Up Voices, Empowering Young Lives
All children deserve the opportunity to express and empower themselves through performing arts, but not every community has the necessary resources to support music education. Dr. Hollie Hood-Mincey faced this concern while teaching music in Baltimore City schools. Although her kids had talent, they had nowhere to showcase it. To …
Read More »Apple of Your Eye The Best Places in Baltimore County and Beyond to Pick Apples
It’s apple-picking season. Head out to a local farm to stock up. We found a few farms and orchards in our area that you can explore with your family. Baugher’s Orchards & Farm Market 1015 Baugher Road, Westminster At Baugher’s, apple pickers can hop on a wagon for a scenic …
Read More »Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with Your Kids at These Five Baltimore Bookshops Make reading fun while teaching your kids the importance of supporting local businesses on National Book Lovers Day
Some children are natural bookworms, while others might need a little more encouragement to read. No matter which way your child leans, make reading something to celebrate on National Book Lovers Day, Aug. 9 We explored five Baltimore bookshops that will get your child excited about books while teaching them …
Read More »6 Family-Friendly Fairs and Festivals Coming Up in Maryland The state is hosting several special celebrations throughout the month of August
Summer is going by quickly, but the fun refuses to stop. Amusement rides, jousting, sunflowers and fresh fruit make these six family-friendly fairs and festivals exceptional celebrations this month in Maryland. Clarksville Sunflower Festival Aug. 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29 Kids will have a blast wandering through the scenic sunflower fields …
Read More »A New Study Ranks Maryland in the Top 10 Best School Systems in the Nation
In WalletHub’s new list of best and worst school systems across the country, Maryland ranked in the top 10. To determine the rankings, a team of researchers compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics of quality and safety. They also took into account performance, funding, …
Read More »Celebrating Our Health Care Heroes at the Maryland STEM Festival
Little scientists, engineers and mathematicians will have the opportunity to explore their passions when the Maryland STEM Festival returns this fall. This statewide celebration of all things STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will kick off on Friday, Oct. 15, and run through Nov. 14. Through free hands-on activities, lab …
Read More »Maryland Food Truck Week Rolls Back Into Town
What better way to sample all the flavors of Maryland than with a food truck extravaganza? Maryland Food Truck Week officially returns from July 9 to 25, giving you and your family more than two weeks to dive into a delicious culinary journey. This year’s event features more than 100 …
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