On Monday, Oct. 18, about 20 first graders planted seeds in freshly built plant beds for a new community garden at Curtis Bay Elementary School. Community volunteers saw five or six students huddled at each of the 8-foot by 4-foot beds, one of them excitedly exclaiming, “When do we …
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Sharing the Spirit of Chanukah with Grandparents
Chanukah. The Jewish festival of lights incorporates themes of oil, dedication and renewal. For many families, last Chanukah was spent lighting candles, playing dreidel and cooking family recipes with their grandparents and extended family over Zoom instead of in person. Did it work? Yes. Was it how we hoped …
Read More »How to Create a Kids’ Thanksgiving Table
Every year, we have the honor of hosting Thanksgiving in our home. There is something special about getting together with your family to feast on delicious homecooked food, watch some football and enjoy everyone’s company. We normally host around 30 plus people, so we never have a traditional seated …
Read More »Early Learning: Child Care Trends in 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the right care from birth through childhood optimizes an individual’s health and overall success in life. Is it any wonder that child care can be daunting for parents to navigate? We asked several experts to help explain the nuances and …
Read More »Choose Life in the Midst of Grief
I thought of myself as a mother lioness—a proud single mother of two beautiful children. They were my world, yet 15 years ago, my son died. How do you go on after something like that? Some people say that losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. Well, it’s …
Read More »‘Waldorf Ways’ for More Peaceful Days
As we enter the hustle and bustle of the 2021 back-to-school season, I expect we all are feeling a bit world-weary. After all, the world is heavy right now: globally, locally and, for many of us, personally. In such troubling times, I like to double down on a few favorite …
Read More »Get Your Kids Up and Get Them Moving
Now that the summer months and all that came with them—family pool days, outdoor play and time spent in the sun—are distant memories, the urge to hibernate and spend more time indoors becomes real. While gathering indoors means an increase in all things pumpkin spice, it also means less …
Read More »Books About Growing Up and Giving Back
Introduce your children to preschool and charitable giving with this month’s selections — Conni L. Strittmatter/Baltimore County Public Library Youth & Family Engagement Manager Board Books “Sad, Sad Bear” by Kimberly Gee Do you have little ones who are sad about going to day care for the first time? …
Read More »5 Places to Choose or Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Baltimore County
Looking for family-friendly activities to do with your kids this holiday season? If you’ve already grabbed your pictures with Santa, load up the car and make a trip to your local farm to choose or cut your own Christmas tree. Whether you’re looking for variety, organic or sustainable options …
Read More »‘The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical’ Tour Stops in Baltimore
Step into the North Pole alongside a scout elf from the beloved “Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” as he gathers friends to help his human family remember the importance of Christmas cheer. The Lumistella Company—creator of the iconic brand—and Mills Entertainment present an original stage production, “The …
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