By Kerry Doring, art teacher at Staub Art studio in Catonsville and Anne Arundel County public schools All age groups will benefit from having the basics, like scissors, glue, pencils and good heavyweight (80- 90-pound) drawing paper. Here are some other recommended starter supplies for each age group. Ages 3-5 …
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Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Kids’ Snacks
If the options at your child’s school cafeteria are lacking, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making sure kids eat right is critical for brain development, growth, bone growth, skin, teeth, eyes, the digestive system and immune health. …
Read More »September Roundup: Giving Back
Putting Good in the Neighborhood Eighty local organizations have been awarded more than $753,000 this year through United Way of Central Maryland’s (UWCM) Neighborhood Grant program. The program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects that foster community connections and support the efforts of local leaders on a neighborhood level. …
Read More »Family Events in Baltimore: September 2023
Featured Event Artscape, Sept. 22-24, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Bolton Hill, Mount Royal and Station North, Baltimore Details: Back after a three-year hiatus, Artscape (typically in July) makes its fall debut. New this year, the festival–already one of the …
Read More »Calendar: Family Events in August
Family Fun at the Library Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6 – 8 p.m. Howard County Library System Elkridge Branch | 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075 Details: Exploring STEAM and literacy skills with a different activity each week, including origami, tangrams and craft nights Free | howardcounty.librarycalendar.com Movie …
Read More »Festivals and Block Parties for Baltimore Families in August
Have a ball at these fests, field days and community celebrations! Halal Food Festival Aug. 12, noon – 10 p.m. Islamic Society of Baltimore 6631 Johnnycake Road, Baltimore, MD 21255 Details: family food festival featuring full indoor grand bazaar and live cooking performances $5-$40 | isb.org Greasy Hands Pig Roast …
Read More »August Roundup: Community and family news in greater Baltimore
What’s New at the Zoo? The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has had a big year. Recently, in May and June, the zoo welcomed several new baby animals: a sitatunga calf, trumpeter swan cygnets and prairie dog pups. Sitatunga parents Ally and Beau introduced a female calf to the zoo’s herd …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events for July
Happy 4th of July! Click on the images below to zoom in on the calendar in our digital edition of the July 2023 issue of Baltimore’s Child, or read it here at dmag.www.baltimoreschild.com/July-2023/index.html.
Read More »Accessible Playdates: What to Keep in Mind for Developmental Disabilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, socialize and play freely while still having support from their parents as needed. Children who are neurodivergent, or who have …
Read More »Baby-Proofing Guide: Pediatric Experts Share Their Tips
Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a safe place for them to play and explore without risking injuries. To create our baby-proofing guide, we reached out to two pediatricians — Jonathan Miller, who …
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