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 …
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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 »Dyslexia: Warning Signs and the Importance of Early Intervention
In the United States, dyslexia affects an estimated 1 in 5 individuals, making it the most common learning difference nationwide. Dyslexia can pose challenges in reading and language comprehension, but there’s a silver lining: early identification and intervention can make a world of difference, especially for children who may be …
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 »Musical Partnership Bears Fruit
A rekindled partnership between Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA)—a local public performing arts high school and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is already sparking inspiration. Early this winter, BSO and BSA collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind Nutcracker performance, centered on Mount Vernon. This was the first opportunity for many of …
Read More »Summer Love: How to Handle your Kid’s First Crush
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 …
Read More »Decoding Your Child’s Love Language
Every child is unique and special in their own way. Just like adults, children also have their own love languages, which are the different ways they perceive and express love. Understanding your child’s love language can help you foster a strong and loving bond with them. Decoding your child’s love …
Read More »Have a Bright Idea? Apply This Week for a Changemaker Grant
Kids with big ideas and bright minds can try their hands at making the world a better place with United Way of Central Maryland’s Changemaker Challenge. This challenge makes social innovation a competition and serves to highlight and award ideas that address local, community challenges. The challenge will award more …
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 »The Importance of Affection
Valentine’s Day is here, and many couples—yes, even parents—have plans for the big day. But the affection you show your partner also plays an important role in the lives of your children. “It’s important for children to realize and see that their parents are showing affection because it’s a modeling …
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