Connecting with others on a deeper level is not foreign to Beth Tfiloh’s new PreSchool Director Mrs. Laurie Okin, M.Ed. After sixteen years as a school counselor working with students facing social and emotional challenges, Laurie has developed a keen ability to meet each child where he or she is …
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Martial Arts Goes Online: U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown
U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Launches Virtual USKSA, an Online Martial Arts and Leadership Training Platform for Kids and Families Hundreds of kids and families have signed up for Virtual USKSA, an online, interactive martial arts program that allows students to train from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. The program …
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Not every child wants to participate in a team sport. Many like to be active and learn new things, but at their own pace. Martial arts is often an activity that appeals to these kids, and for more than just its physical workout. “Martial arts has been around for thousands …
Read More »Is your child’s glasses prescription getting stronger every year?
Do you see your child’s glasses getting thicker? Do you or your spouse have a high prescription that you do not wish your children to have? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, please read below! Myopia Management Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a frequent eye issue that …
Read More »Whole Family Health
At US KUO SHU ACADEMY in Owings Mills, a class of students gathers for martial arts training. Fathers, mothers and children are among them. This is a family class, a unique opportunity for the generations to engage in a physical activity together. They also get a firsthand look at that …
Read More »2020 Summer Camps and Activities Fair
Join us for a day of family fun! Our 2020 Summer Camps and Activities Fair will be held on Sunday, February 23rd, from noon-4pm at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel – Baltimore North Pikesville. Meet with representatives from day and overnight camps to find the perfect fit for your child. …
Read More »Beth Tfiloh Lower School: Building Lifelong Character and Respect
“Your students are so nice!” That’s what Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School principals and faculty members hear time and again from their colleagues at other schools. That kind of niceness is the result of Beth Tfiloh’s mission to grow Jewish citizens who are ready to face the world with poise, …
Read More »Kids on the Move: The Benefits of Increasing Children’s Movement and Playtime
There is so much to teach our children these days, that it sometimes seems impossible to carve out time for recess. After all, our children develop academic skills in reading, writing, and math, plus Judaic studies and Hebrew language — part of Beth Tfiloh’s rigorous dual curriculum — how can …
Read More »How to know when child needs psychiatric help
Nobody said raising children is easy. It can be even harder if a young child, preteen or adolescent has troublesome behaviors or problems with emotions, anxiety or attention. Maybe someone has already suggested your child might need professional psychiatric help. When do you know it’s time to schedule an appointment? …
Read More »Little Medical School of Baltimore — inspire your aspiring doctor!
Does your child want to be a nurse, doctor, veterinarian or other healthcare professional? What if they could actually go to a mini-medical school? They can at Little Medical School of Baltimore! Little Medical School of Baltimore is STEM enrichment program that focuses on exposing kids to various healthcare professions. …
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