No Gifts, Please: Why Some Baltimore Families are Rethinking Birthday Traditions
Birthday parties have long followed a familiar pattern — cake, candles, guests. But some families are choosing to start new traditions. The growing trend...
MPT Wins Emmy Award for “Carl the Collector”
“Carl the Collector” has just added a new item to his collection: an Emmy Award.
The PBS Kids show, which was developed in part by...
How to Reduce Your Energy Spending This Winter
Every year, families spend big on heating and cooling their homes—but with small changes, families may be able to reduce their yearly energy spending...
Day After Government Reopens, D.C. Student Reflects on Recent Visit to Capitol Hill
The longest federal government shutdown in history—lasting 43 days—did not stop the members of the National Student Council (NSC) from making their voices heard.
David...
Baltimore’s Child Wins 8 Parenting Media Association Awards in 2025
Baltimore's Child won eight awards—four of them gold—at the 2025 Parenting Media Association Awards, which honors achievements in parenting journalism across the United States....
Baltimore’s Maryland Science Center Celebrates 50 Years of Hands-On Education
When the Maryland Science Center first opened its doors in 1976, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor was not the tourist destination that it is today. The...
The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep
Don’t look now, school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the pool,...
What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docu-series “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
Dads in Politics
As Father’s Day approaches, kids across the country will make gifts, write cards and prepare to shower the patriarch or patriarchs of the family...
5 Towns to Explore in West Virginia: Weekend Trips for Families
In West Virginia, there remains something that does not exist in most of the rest of the country, especially in the East: under-traveled beauty.
The...
