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Love is in the air … and at the library and the zoo and so many other places in our community. This month, let’s celebrate the ones we love. Here are nine Valentine’s Day events for kids, families and couples. Kids Heart String Art Drop in to your local Home …

Getting kids involved in elections can happen without anxiety, says Marie Heath, an assistant professor of education at Loyola University Maryland. Indeed, kids can “shape the world they live in and make it better,” says Heath, who researches online and offline civic engagement. Believing they matter is what she hopes …

Got a creative kid in the family? A painter, comic illustrator, sculptor or mixed media maker? We would love to see what they’re up to. Our March issue of Baltimore’s Child will focus on art — Youth Art Month, local art resources for kids and the best ways to store …

Wedding days, they say, are among the most important days in a person’s life. It is a day to celebrate the loved ones who are being added into the family and the loved ones who are already there. Like kids. “Children can bring excitement to weddings,” says Crystal Bailey, director …

It’s the Weekend Eve! What kind of family fun is on tap for this weekend, Jan. 23-26? We’ve got bluegrass, animal collages, Acts of Kindness Week and more. Have fun! Thursday Code Club Here’s an incentive to get that homework done. Code Club is tonight for the tech savvy kids …

With the second month of the New Year nearly upon us, you’ve likely taken inventory of the past year and thought about what you want to keep, what you want to let go and what you want to make of this next decade. In other words, you are already setting …

Fitting in quality time with your friends or partner or sneaking in some time alone can be hard when you are a parent. Perhaps you can’t find a babysitter or you aren’t sure what to do to make sure the kids have a good time. With that in mind, we …

Thursday Snowflake 3D Printing Demo Kids can make a snowflake to decorate using the library’s new 3D printer. Harford County Public Library, Jarrettsvile Branch, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. hcplonline.org Rising Seas and Boozy Teas Have questions about climate change? Ask Dr. Bert Drake of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Dinner and …

Meet our Mom Life interview for this month, Amy Greensfelder, executive director of the Pro Bono Counseling Project and a mom to Georgianna, 3. Greensfelder and her family, which includes husband Robert and two pit bulls, Petunia and Frankie, live in Baltimore. Five things you can’t live without? Tea, running …

Located in northern Baltimore County, Genesee Valley’s summer camp programs maximize our farmland’s natural aspects, including our lakes, forest, and trails, to offer children opportunities to unplug and gain new experiences in nature. Programs are offered for ten weeks for campers ages 4-16 June through August. Campers can experience our …

It’s time for kids to have fun again. CCBC is ready with a whole array of kids’ classes on campus and online filled with fun and learning. Whether you want academics, STEM, cooking or something more active, we have a class for that. CCBC has been offering summer classes for …

COVID-19 may have prevented children from meeting in person at school this year, but Merritt Clubs has a whole host of offerings to keep your kids entertained and engaged this summer. Our goal is to make sure that every child has the best summer experience ever, while of course keeping …

Carrabba’s Italian Grill makes it easy to feed the whole family with a fresh, fully prepared meal, made-from-scratch. But, did you know that the recipes Carrabba’s chefs prepare originated in the kitchen of founders’ family? Emigrating from Italy, they brought all their original recipes to America. Today, those family favorites …

In connection with the Baltimore’s Child Virtual Summer Camps and Activities Fair, we’re introducing you to some of the many summer camp participants. Today, you’ll meet Camp Rock. Learn more about the weekly themed summer camp sessions for ages 4-12. Watch our video interview below. Contact: Camp Rock | 410-665-7461

The first few months of a baby’s life are bewildering. New moms must decipher signs and symptoms without any sort of cheat-sheet. Why is she crying? Is it fatigue? Hunger? Pain? If only your baby could talk! Because there’s so much guesswork, it’s imperative that parents are prepared for everything …

During this pandemic, so many cherished routines have been sacrificed, and the loss of sports is one that really stings for lots of kids. Not only do sports provide a way to stay fit and have fun, but they are also sources of socialization and confidence. And, of course, they …