Education and medicine may seem like two completely different areas of support for a child, but when it comes to children with chronic or complex illnesses, they are more dependent on each other than you’d think. Research on childhood cancer patients during the pandemic showed their academic needs were not …
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Bullying: What To Do When Your Child Is Being Bullied — Or Is The Bully
For many students, bullying is an unfortunate reality of their school experience. Children can be cruel no matter how old they are, though a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Injury Center states that bullying is most commonly reported in middle school. Common anti-bullying sentiment, such as …
Read More »5 Reasons To Take Your Child To a U-Pick Farm This Fall
This time of year is the perfect opportunity to head to a local farm to pick your own produce for the season, whether it be apples, pears, pumpkins, squash or others available where you live. By taking your children on a u-pick adventure, they will learn a tremendous amount about …
Read More »Saving Lives One Library Visit At A Time
Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) recently received a new addition to its library of things. CPR kits, donated by the Baltimore Ravens, will help library customers practice and reinforce their CPR skills so they can be more prepared when it’s time to act. According to the American Heart Association, 436,000 …
Read More »Family-Friendly Fall Arts
Every year the fall season bathes our surroundings in vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. These colors inspire, and the Baltimore area celebrates with a flurry of artistic, family-friendly celebrations throughout the month of October. Here are some of our favorite upcoming arts events from Baltimore and the surrounding area. Oct. …
Read More »Do Book Bans Make Kids Want to Read More?
Book bans have been making national headlines across the United States for a few years now, from “The Diary of a Young Girl” to “Maus” and “The Kite Runner.” Carew Papritz, an educational thought leader and award-winning author of “The Legacy Letters,” spoke to Washington FAMILY to share his perspective …
Read More »Family Events in Baltimore: October 2023
Enjoy our calendar of events for spooky season! Click on the images below to zoom in on these pages in our digital magazine.
Read More »PSA: Watch Out for Pokeweed!
You’ve probably seen it. You’ve seen its bright, attractive purple berries in large bunches. Maybe you never paid it much mind, but if you have young children—maybe you should. What is pokeweed? Pokeweed is a perennial herb (meaning it grows back every year) that typically grows between 4 feet and …
Read More »Explore Equine therapy and fall fun with “Hay Neighbors”
Do you feel a chill in the air? Have you noticed the first autumn leaves? Fall is finally here, and there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of the season. While most fall festivals are scattered throughout October and November, here’s one local festival you and your …
Read More »Vulnerable Populations: Avoid Drinking Water in These Areas
Low levels of a microscopic parasite were detected in a reservoir that impacts Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County on Thursday, Sept. 28. Vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women and the immunocompromised should take additional precautions before drinking water in affected areas. To see a map of …
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