The glee we see in children playing at a playground bring equal amounts of joyfulness to moms and dads. The way young children become absorbed by moments of blissful fun and playful abandon is captivating. They have been cast in a Harry Potteresque spell—let’s call it glorioso oblivionum, glorious …
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Baltimore’s Child Sports Directory: Find Your Niche
Though classic team sports are arguably the most widely popular in schools and rec centers, the variety of options for children in Baltimore does not disappoint. Find a sport that’s right for your child or teen. These sports in our April 2022 directory range from individual to team-minded and strategic …
Read More »Return to Spring, Return to Sports: 10 Stories Full of Celebrations and Competitions Dive into the start of spring with tales of holidays and sports activities
Board Books “The Easter Egg Is Missing!” by Cynthia Platt, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert Join children and their sweet bunny companion as they hunt for the prized golden egg that went missing from the Easter basket. Follow the little ones as they look outside in the birdhouse, the …
Read More »Baltimore’s Child Sports Directory: Classics Classic youth team sports in Baltimore
Whether your children have a casual interest in these team sports or foresee a career in professional leagues such as the NFL or WNBA, they can learn all there is to know about tossing a ball around–with their feet, into a hoop, with a bat, over a net or …
Read More »Moving Beyond the Team Promoting healthy activity for kids who shy away from organized sports
In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel as though a child who isn’t on a sports team is missing out on an experience compared to their peers? Not all kids enjoy organized …
Read More »Baltimore County Marks Groundbreaking for Ravens-Themed Playground in Owings Mills
A Ravens-themed playground is expected to open in Northwest Regional Park this summer. The one-of-a-kind destination playground will draw on its proximity to the Baltimore Ravens team headquarters in Owings Mills with football-themed challenges and plenty of the home team’s characteristic purple color scheme. A $500,000 donation from the …
Read More »Fancy the Sport of Fencing? This all-ages activity promotes fitness, encourages self-confidence for kids
You might remember this portion of a famous monologue from Inigo Montoya in “The Princess Bride.” “‘I was 11 years old. And when I was strong enough, I dedicated my life to the study of fencing. So the next time we meet, I will not fail.’” Eleven-year-olds today might …
Read More »Find Your Family Fun This Winter Best places in the Baltimore area for indoor activities, games and more
When you need a break from the cold, indoor learning and play—or learning by play—facilities in the Baltimore area and beyond offer myriad options for children of all ages. Whether it’s science, nature, art, reading, games or sports, your family will find plenty here to keep young minds engaged …
Read More »Sideline Sportsmanship Parent behavior sets an important example for young athletes
Brad Boarman has worn many hats—and skates—in ice hockey: player, coach, official and parent. His dad founded an ice hockey club in 1973. In 1975, 3-year-old Brad was already playing. As a teenager, he joined high-performance programs. After college, Boarman began coaching and became an official. He’s now in his …
Read More »Baseball and Kisses Taking the Game Back to T-ball Fun
This season may be another tough one for Baltimore Orioles fans, but my cure for you is to attend some T-ball games. T-ball with 3-6 year olds is entertaining and a third of the time of an MLB game. My son Danny is in his first year of organized T-ball …
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