The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited, organized by the Museum of the Moving Image in New York, has made its way to Baltimore’s Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC), where it will stay through December 30 of 2023. Families will no doubt recognize the name Jim Henson as the …
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New Proposed Rule Aims to Keep Kids with Kin A new proposed rule aims to ease restrictions for kinship adoptions
A new rule, proposed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aims to support keeping families together through kinship care. ACF is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which reports the number of youth in foster care has been on the rise every …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events this May See what's hopping in Baltimore
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Read More »Secrets to Throwing an Epic Birthday Party on a Dime
When I received the invite to my nephew’s pirate party, I was worried. The event was being held at his house in the wintertime, so all the 5-year-olds would be cooped up. How would more than 20 kids be entertained in a small area indoors? Would I hear so …
Read More »What to Know About Youth Diabetes Diagnosis, research and management
A diabetes diagnosis can feel crushing, especially when you aren’t expecting it. This is even more true when the diagnosis is for your child. But parents of children living with diabetes and doctors both have one clear message: the condition is manageable. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health …
Read More »Making Sports a Safe Space for Kids
Sports are a great way for kids to stay active, develop their social circle and gain confidence. That can be especially important for kids and teens in minority groups who might not always meet peers who share their identities during school. Programs such as the Special Olympics provide a safe …
Read More »Tips for Reducing Screen Time for Kids Waldorf parents share their best strategies
As we celebrate Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we take a look at screen time of all kinds—and how reduced screen time is beneficial to our kids. But committing to time away from the screen is easier said than done for busy families. We have all been …
Read More »Choosing a Pediatrician
Being pregnant with a new baby is exciting and a little scary. Before your baby is born, you may feel overwhelmed with information and decisions that you need to make regarding their care. Figuring out who will be your child’s doctor is one of the most important decisions you need …
Read More »How to Talk to Kids about Homelessness
What You Need to Know As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. As a parent, you want to protect your child from the harsh realities of the world and let them be a …
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