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Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the January 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.

  What child doesn’t love getting gifts? What if kids approached writing thank-you notes for those gifts with the same love? Learning to write thank-you notes can be fun, and it’s something kids of any age can do. First, a few points about thank-you note etiquette: Your child should acknowledge …

  As a mom and a small business owner, life is seldom calm. My personal brand is chaos, mixed with some drive and sprinkled with a healthy dose of Irish luck. I wear many hats: wife, mom and active member of the community. I sit on a local charitable board …

Reconciling a tight budget with a generous heart at this time of year can lead to stress and take the cheer out of the holidays. Consider the following suggestions for staying sane with your finances so that you can enjoy the holidays with your family. Accept the reality A struggling …

Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA)   The Parent’s Hoodie Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it can also be worn by dads as a baby carrier and hoodie. $99, love-radius.com       Munchkin’s Air Purifier Help protect growing …

  The idea of starting a mentor-mentee relationship can be daunting. Gabrielle Moore remembers it well. She laughs as she recalls the sight of a 5-foot, 10-and-¾-inch woman approaching a petite little girl in a pink jacket holding a puppy dog. Both were nervous, and the transition to what they …

Looking to shop locally for holiday toys for your children? Explore the world of Wee Chic Boutique and Girlhero at Green Spring Station. Owner Bridget Quinn Stickline shares some of her favorite finds for all the good boys and girls on your gift list.   From Wee Chic Boutique   …

  Title: Agent and owner of The Kneisly Team State Farm Lives: Owings Mills Family: Rachael (wife), Serafina (16), Claire (11) and Richard (2)   What’s the hardest part about juggling both parenthood and your career?   Figuring out how to prioritize the responsibilities of being an entrepreneur and a …

We present the year’s top products from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) for tweens in the Baltimore area. All photography courtesy of NAPPA.   Alpha Jetkart Upgrade from a traditional hoverboard with an exciting go-kart. Contains light up wheels and lava full color spectrum. Top speed of 9 mph …

  While you continue to take precautions to keep your kids safe from COVID-19, you should also know that we’re in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can take simple, everyday steps to support their immune systems at this time of year. The most effective way …