By Kerry Doring, art teacher at Staub Art studio in Catonsville and Anne Arundel County public schools All age groups will benefit from having the basics, like scissors, glue, pencils and good heavyweight (80- 90-pound) drawing paper. Here are some other recommended starter supplies for each age group. Ages 3-5 …
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Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Kids’ Snacks
If the options at your child’s school cafeteria are lacking, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making sure kids eat right is critical for brain development, growth, bone growth, skin, teeth, eyes, the digestive system and immune health. …
Read More »Poetry to Support Your Child’s Social Emotional Learning
By Laura Shovan When I visit schools in my work as a Maryland State Arts Council Artist-in-Education, I see the value of using poems to get students talking about their feelings. As my friend, middle grade verse novelist Chris Baron, says, “Poetry unlocks the door to the internal landscape.” In …
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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby animals with their families. Variant rules allow you to adapt the complexity of play. $19.99, ages 2+, amazon.com …
Read More »September Roundup: Giving Back
Putting Good in the Neighborhood Eighty local organizations have been awarded more than $753,000 this year through United Way of Central Maryland’s (UWCM) Neighborhood Grant program. The program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects that foster community connections and support the efforts of local leaders on a neighborhood level. …
Read More »Family Events in Baltimore: September 2023
Featured Event Artscape, Sept. 22-24, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Bolton Hill, Mount Royal and Station North, Baltimore Details: Back after a three-year hiatus, Artscape (typically in July) makes its fall debut. New this year, the festival–already one of the …
Read More »Back-to-School Preparation: Baltimore’s Child on WBAL-TV 11
Back-to-school season is here, and with kids almost back in classrooms, Baltimore’s Child Editor Lindsay C. VanAsdalan spoke with local news station WBAL-TV 11 about the items you may have missed during school supply shopping, how to get your child excited about the new school year and what to do …
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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Nuna CUDL clik This baby carrier with an adjustable waistband and a breathable mesh fabric is designed to provide comfort and freedom for both parent and baby. Features four ergonomic carry positions and four magnetic locking buckles for easy and …
Read More »Calendar: Family Events in August
Family Fun at the Library Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6 – 8 p.m. Howard County Library System Elkridge Branch | 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075 Details: Exploring STEAM and literacy skills with a different activity each week, including origami, tangrams and craft nights Free | howardcounty.librarycalendar.com Movie …
Read More »It’s Only Natural: Nature-Based Occupational Therapy for Kids
Lauren Villa is a pediatric occupational therapist at Express Yourself Therapy, in Kensington, Maryland. She primarily works with children who have sensory differences, diagnoses or developmental disorders that impact their ability to participate in play in a “meaningful way.” Villa is currently operating a nature-based occupational therapy program at Freetown …
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