Wednesday 1 Family Wonderful Wednesdays This special early childhood programming offers tailored activities and a calm environment for children aged 0-6 years. Wednesday mornings until April, Port Discovery, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., free with price of admission, portdiscovery.org Diggery Digger’s Rock ‘N Roar Dino Show Rock along with paleontologist …
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Teaching Kids—and Adults—the ABC’s of Affection
When I was in first grade, a boy in my class used to chase me around the playground and attempt to land a big fat wet kiss on my face. I couldn’t run away fast enough. As Valentine’s Day approached, I wanted to hide under my desk or skip school …
Read More »Managing Childhood Anxiety
It’s no secret that we are living in a stressful day and age. Parents are expected to juggle work and home life, and help their children navigate the competitive worlds of school, sports and social activities. And with social media permeating our daily lives, the added pressure to project a …
Read More »Cupcake Love
Mid-winter blues have you down? There’s an easy fix for that: Grab a cupcake! The serving-size treats have been around for hundreds of years, but over the last decade they have exploded in popularity thanks to their customizable nature and cute stature. “They’re fun and easy for parties. Their size …
Read More »Upgrades to Skatepark of Baltimore Make it a World-Class Facility
Skateboarders have long been relegated to honing their craft on less-than-desirable spaces, like cracked sidewalks, busy streets and the steps of public buildings. Thanks to the newly renovated Skatepark of Baltimore in Hampden’s Roosevelt Park, that’s no longer the case for local kids who’ve caught the skateboarding bug or are …
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Park School Alum Receives Newbery Honor for “The Inquisitor’s Tale”
Park School alumnus Adam Gidwitz claims he spent his entire middle school career in the principal’s office. For parents of seemingly rudderless middle schoolers, this acknowledgement offers a ray of hope. Here’s why. Adam Gidwitz not only eventually graduated from the Park School of Baltimore; he grew up to be …
Read More »Sail into the Baltimore Boat Show
Arr, mateys! The Baltimore Boat Show is dropping anchor at the Baltimore Convention Center for you and your little sailors to enjoy! Browse through hundreds of the latest boat models and marine accessories, experience stand up paddle boarding, join the 6th annual Crab Pickin’ Contest (prizes include a 50” TV!) …
Read More »Thomas and Friends Teach STEM Basics at New Port Discovery Exhibit
All aboard! Visitors to the new 1,500-square-foot Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails exhibit at Port Discovery will be immersed in a life-like recreation of the Island of Sodor. Once inside, they help Thomas and his friends solve all sorts of puzzles—from simple sorting and shape identification to complex engineering …
Read More »You’re Invited to our Summer Camp Fair
How will your kids spend summer break? You can choose from tons of great summer camps. But wouldn’t it be great to get information on all of them—in one place? You can. Join us at the annual FREE Baltimore’s Child Camp Fair. Here, you’ll meet camp directors. Get your questions …
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