A child’s bedroom is a place for privacy and self-expression. You’re likely not keen about your children expressing themselves with bedroom floors covered in miniature racecars or clothes every night. What’s a parent to do? Set your kids up for success early. Teach your children to clean their rooms and …

Join Baltimore’s Child managing editor Michael Vyskocil for a special episode of “Family Focus,” brought to you by Baltimore County Public Library. In this episode, we speak with Sean Elias, performing arts department chair and theater coordinator at Jemicy Upper School, to discuss how participation in theater arts can benefit children with …

The rain stops, and the clouds break. After a day of being cooped up inside with your children, you decide it’s time to play outdoors. You step outside with your toddler and take in the scene. Puddles, puddles and more puddles dot the landscape. Before you realize it, your child …

New York Times best-selling children’s book author Laura Numeroff is best known for the series based on her book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. First printed in 1985, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” continues to be loved by children across the  generations.. The fourth book in the series, …

In connection with the Baltimore’s Child Virtual Summer Camps and Activities Fair, we’re introducing you to some of the many summer camp participants. Today, you’ll meet Camp Rock. Learn more about the weekly themed summer camp sessions for ages 4-12. Watch our video interview below. Contact: Camp Rock | 410-665-7461

Join Baltimore’s Child managing editor Michael Vyskocil for an extended-length episode of “Family Focus,” brought to you by Baltimore County Public Library. In this episode, Baltimore’s Child caps off a month-long celebration of National Reading Month. We visit with Baltimore County Public Library to learn more about the top children’s books of all time, …

Reading is foundational for understanding school subjects and acquiring life skills. Imagine trying to navigate life without being able to read medication instructions, this magazine, a ballot, a nutrition label or signs while driving. Teachers may not have time to include all of the above in the curriculum, but parents …

They symbolize creation and life itself. Each spring, eggs are dyed a multitude of colors, their dazzling shades capturing the eye of those who display them, hunt for them or offer them as gifts during the Easter holiday. The tradition of dyeing eggs takes us to medieval kitchens. People created …

In connection with the Baltimore’s Child Virtual Summer Camps and Activities Fair, we’re introducing you to some of the many summer camp participants. Today, you’ll meet UMBC Summer Day Camps. Designed for children ages 6-13, the UMBC Summer Day Camp curriculum has been created to offer a variety of programs …

As part of our Baltimore’s Child Virtual Summer Camps and Activities Fair, we’re introducing you to some of our camp fair participants. Verbal Beginnings is hosting its summer programs at Social Beginnings, a unique opportunity for children to enjoy a therapeutic experience, while learning valuable social skills at the same time. …