Home for the holidays? Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to have a fantastic family-friendly adventure this season. Here are some of our favorite local holiday traditions – with some new twists. Holiday Art Exhibit Throughout the Month, Open 1-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. …
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Baltimore Waterfront Ice Rink to Open for the Season
Next weekend, you can grab your skates or rent a pair at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink. The first 50 children who show up for the seasonal outdoor skating rink’s grand reopening on Saturday, Nov. 11 will receive a free skate rental and skate, along with treats from Crust by Mack …
Read More »Bookmarked: Exploring Native American Heritage
Check out our November book list from Howard County Library System. To expand text and images, read the digital version of these pages here: https://dmag.www.baltimoreschild.com/November-2023/index.html
Read More »Family Events in November: Baltimore’s Child
November is here! Check our family fun events we have in store for you this month, including spotlights on Native American heritage and charitable giving. Expand text and images by reading the digital version of this calendar here: https://dmag.www.baltimoreschild.com/November-2023/index.html
Read More »How Parents Can Prep Kids for Daylight Savings Time
Handling Daylight Savings Time with grace can be a lifelong struggle, but it’s often hardest on the littlest ones who need the most sleep. We spoke to Dr. Jack Maypole, a pediatrician at Boston Medical Center and member of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, about tips for parents as …
Read More »Family Frights
It’s spooky season! As leaves float down from the trees, frolic with us through this book list that includes something for the whole family — whether you prefer eerie tales or heartwarming autumnal vibes, the only truly ghoulish thing is missing out on these fantastic reads. Board Books “Booook!: A …
Read More »General Disability Resources
These pages are part of a special, expanded inclusive section in the October digital issue of Baltimore’s Child. Read it here.
Read More »Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am,” I heard my sister-in-law wisely answer the curious boy. My sister-in-law, Kara, was born with cerebral palsy. She was helping …
Read More »So You Want to Send Your Child to Private School? Here’s What You Should Know
When it comes to education, there is no “one size fits all” option. Every school is different, and the variations between them can be vast. Choosing the right school to meet your child’s needs can be a serious—and sometimes daunting—endeavor. For parents considering private schools, there are a lot of …
Read More »Read for Free Aquarium Admission This Winter
There’s still time to join the school (of fish!) with Read to Reef, a program helping connect Baltimore children’s love of reading with the awesomeness of the depths. Reed to Reef is a program created by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in partnership with the National Aquarium. Children in fifth …
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