Find out what we’re loving for you and your family this month with these product selections courtesy of The National Parenting Product Awards. Adora Amazing Girls 18-inch Cassidy Doll She enjoys peaceful activities in her Arizona desert home and likes to stomp with the rhythm of her favorite country songs. …

Discover some fun Baltimore family events for October. Click below to download the PDF from the October 2021 issue of Baltimore’s Child. 

by Annette Fallon “Stop the car! I just have to dance!” exclaimed our 3-year-old daughter Edith as she looked out the window and took in the baby grand piano, speakers and cushions set up for an outdoor concert on the front steps of the Baltimore Museum of Art. Our family …

You are entering the continent of Africa: This is your ‘Door of Return.’” Unlike the “Door of No Return” that gave millions of Africans their last glimpse of their homeland, Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures in Baltimore opens the door to a view of history that you will be …

“Aligning Happiness.” It’s a phrase that’s more than a tagline for the orthodontic specialists at David Ross Orthodontics. It’s about bringing people together to put smiles on their faces. On Friday, Aug. 20, David Ross Orthodontics will open a new location at Green Spring Station in Lutherville-Timonium to serve families …

What’s the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? Being the chief operating officer for Baltimore City Schools (City Schools) is a 24/7 job. I oversee everything from facility design, construction and maintenance to transportation of students. With a portfolio that includes many old, aging infrastructure and new buildings, …

Celebree School has announced the opening of its new location at 2 Crossing Way in Owings Mills. The school provides infant and toddler care, preschool and before and after care for parents in the Glyndon, Reisterstown and Owings Mills communities in Baltimore County. For working parents who may still be …

Summer has arrived, and summer camp season isn’t far behind. Baltimore’s summer camps are getting ready to welcome kids back for in-person summer camp experiences. Are camps ready? Some are, but some are not, says the American Camp Association. In an ACA poll, half of camps responding said they are …

Installing and using a child’s car seat might seem straightforward, but you would be surprised how often car seat checkup events can prove otherwise. Maryland’s current child seat misuse rate is 60% and includes factors such as the wrong car seat for the child’s age, weight, or height; incorrect installation; …

While it’s easy to shop for a child, it can be tricky to find the perfect birthday gift for their friends or classmates. Shopping at independent toy stores can make the process easier, says Bridget Stickline, founder and owner of Wee Chic Boutique, which has stores in Maryland and Virginia. …