How is it already mid-August? We’re as shocked as you. Here are some activities to help you enjoy the waning days of summer Aug. 12: Have a backyard bonfire and roast marshmallows. Invite friends! Aug. 13: Don’t toss out your stale bread. Find a pond and go feed the ducks. …
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99 Days of Summer
Happy August! Get outside and enjoy the warm weather after two weeks of rain. Here are some outdoor activities you and your kiddos can enjoy together. Aug. 5: Create your own sidewalk or driveway gallery with sidewalk chalk. Aug. 6: Play a round of miniature golf. Aug. 7: Go to …
Read More »Taking it to the streets
As Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot prepared to drop the puck to kick off the championship game of the eighth annual Baltimore Street Hockey Tournament, more than 120 kids from eight recreation centers pounded the ground with their sticks to the beat of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and filled the …
Read More »All Work, No Play?
Play is a big part of childhood. In school, as well as at home, play has traditionally been the gateway for learning and one way for children to find a sense of individuality within their networks of peers and adults. In recent years, education has witnessed the push for more …
Read More »In Safe Hands
Final in a four-part Baltimore’s Child series about school safety Here’s a statistic that can be a little unnerving: 60 percent of active-shooter incidents end before police arrive, according to the FBI, which means that those in the midst of the crisis are handling it before law enforcement can provide …
Read More »Disconnect to Reconnect
My favorite sounds of summer are kids splashing in a pool, the jingle of an ice cream truck, and that sing-song ping telling me that I’ve got a new text message. Huh? While I wish it weren’t true, the time we used to spend making popsicles and catching lightning bugs …
Read More »A Holistic Approach
Third in a special Baltimore’s Child series about school safety This past spring, Gov. Larry Hogan approved the Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018. Effective June 1, the act requires public schools to have “either a school resource officer or plans for adequate law enforcement coverage” in place by …
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There are 99 days of summer and 99 opportunities to do something fun. Here are a few ideas for this week. July 15: Turn off your alarm clock the night before and allow everyone to sleep in. Have an unscheduled day and just go with the flow. July 16: The …
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Once the obligatory summer vacation to the beach is but a sandy memory, don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. Here’s a plan for a great out-of-school field trip that will engage your children (without a textbook or worksheet) and teach them about different parts of the …
Read More »5 Myths of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States with a growth rate of more than 1,100 percent, according to the Autism Society. But ASD is still greatly misunderstood by the public. What is ASD? Autism is a complex developmental disability and affects a …
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