Spring is a time of joy, getting back outdoors and growing with the world—for most people. For seasonal allergy sufferers, it’s time to stock the medicine cabinet and pull up the pollen counts. But allergies don’t just affect adults. About 18.9% of children have a seasonal allergy, according to the …
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Free St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free shamrock craft and grab a chilly treat while you do. Families can stop into sweetFrog in Dundalk on March 17 for a lucky craft. The frozen yogurt shop will be offering a free craft for kids to make a lucky emoji. The froyo …
Read More »Kennedy Krieger Study Helps Prevent Infant Seizures
A recent trailblazing study showed promising results for delaying and preventing seizures in children and infants with Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS) thanks to a new pre-symptomatic treatment. According to Dr. Anne Comi, children with the condition who have early seizures have the highest risk for poor outcomes neurologically. Comi is the …
Read More »Black History Month: 7 Stories of Triumph
From Black History to Black Futures! While February is Black History Month, we hope you enjoy these book selections every month of the year. —Baltimore County Public Librarians Board Books “My First Heroes: Black History” by editors of Silver Dolphin Books An engaging board book that will grow with your …
Read More »How to Beat the Scaries when Daylight Savings Time Hits
The clocks are set to spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, and parents everywhere have a sense of impending doom, as that single hour of missed sleep wreaks havoc on kids, creating significant bedtime battles both in the morning and at night. Sleep Health Educator & Certified Sleep …
Read More »Family Fun in March: Calendar of Events
Take a look at our March calendar for family fun all month long! To Zoom in and explore our digital extras, explore our calendar through the digital edition here.
Read More »Could 5-Day COVID Isolation Be Coming to An End?
COVID is here to stay, but how we respond is still evolving. The five-day isolation period may become a thing of the past. Last Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be easing its COVID isolation recommendations to better align with guidance …
Read More »14 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids
Although VaLentine’s Day may often be thought of as a holiday for adults, what could be sweeter than Valentine’s Day with your kids? Many kids exchange valentines at school, but you can make your child’s Valentine’s Day at home super sweet, too. Here are 14 ideas to put you in …
Read More »Recap: 2024 Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Towson Town Center
Summer is rapidly approaching, and the window for parents to get their kids into an engaging summer camp program is coming with it. And for parents unsure of exactly what types of programs are out there, the Baltimore’s Child Summer Camps & Activities Fair on Feb. 3 was the perfect …
Read More »Port Discovery Launches New Chapter: 5-Year Plan
Port Discovery kickstarted its 25th anniversary in Baltimore by unveiling a new master plan for the children’s museum that will be implemented over the next five years. A $17.5 million investment will support updates to Port Discovery exhibits that complement existing themes and structures, an expansion of its At Play …
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