If your kids are going to camp this summer, there’s a good chance they’ll experience their first crush. What should you say and do if that happens? How should you handle this new and unfamiliar situation? Here’s what the experts suggest: Take their feelings seriously The first and most basic …
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Local Youth Give Back
It’s that time of year when we reflect on all that we’re thankful for. For these local teens, that’s Baltimore—and they’re giving back. This past June, Philanthropy Tank, a nonprofit organization that aims to prepare eighth- to 11th-grade students by equipping them with funding and professional guidance to tackle social …
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 »New Proposed Rule Aims to Keep Kids with Kin
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 »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 »Benefits of Early Diagnosis for Children on the Autism Spectrum
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different. “We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that moment, I knew something was off,” recalls Elizabeth Chaillou, who perhaps had special insight into typical childhood milestones given that Maya is the youngest …
Read More »A Different Kind of Sport
As the rocky gravel road crunches beneath your feet, you’ll hear the rhythmic thud of horses’ hooves ahead. Getting closer, you’ll see the determined but joyful expressions on uniformed children’s faces as they ride around the oval-shaped enclosure. This is McDonogh’s equestrian program. At McDonogh School, kids of all ages …
Read More »From Baltimore to Waterford: A Family’s Journey
Well-known international travel/investment guru and Baltimore native, Kathleen Peddicord, took 17 years to thoughtfully process her first overseas relocation for her new memoir, “At Home in Ireland” (Lahardan Books, 2022)—and it was worth the wait for her new perspective on a difficult transition. The travel memoir and cautionary tale reveals …
Read More »Growing Minds Through Outdoor Learning
Kids throughout the Baltimore area are back in classrooms after a years-long disruption that had them largely relying on screens. The pandemic gave schools and parents a new perspective on the impact of children’s environments on the learning process — and the changes being made now are a breath of …
Read More »How Art Illuminates Unsung Heroes in Education
When Terri Downey-Holton, a training specialist in food and nutrition services at Baltimore City Schools, was recognized in a special art exhibit, she felt understood. “To be a part of this, for someone to really acknowledge our work after all these years, is really important,” she says. “We’re finally appreciated, …
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