Making a snowman is a highlight of the winter season, however, in lieu of snow, rice will do. Here’s how you and your child can make a friendly seasonal decoration or holiday gift for grandparents in seven simple steps. What you’ll need: White tube socks Buttons Sewing needle White thread …
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When to Register Your Child for Camp
It may not be the first thing that comes to mind as the snow begins to pile up in the Mid-Atlantic, but winter may be the best time to lock in a summer camp program for your child. While there is “no wrong time to look for a camp,” according …
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Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Readyland An immersive, magical reading experience that encourages kids’ love of reading. Printed books come alive with innovative voice technology, allowing …
Read More »5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating the Whole Family Will Enjoy
For the winter holidays, many Baltimore families gather to celebrate, make lasting memories and enjoy scrumptious comfort foods. While indulging in platters of rich, high-calorie traditional fare such as pumpkin pies or stuffing with gravy may be tempting for many, it’s important to eat healthy. Research published in the International …
Read More »10 Books for Learning and Family Fun
Give the gift of reading this season with children’s stories about leadership, imagination, faith, grief, fighting for justice and other inspiring stories. Learn some great recipes for your picky eater with a guide for Mom and Dad, too! “DinoDogz: Eggzellent Adventure” by Mike McHale The DinoDogz, which are half dog, …
Read More »5 Places to Go Ice Skating in the Baltimore Area
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but the glistening ice from these indoor and outdoor winter skating rinks is all too delightful. Downtown backdrops and shopping centers in Baltimore and beyond offer picturesque views in locations convenient for a family outing. Stop in for an hourly skate, book a …
Read More »DIY: Crafty Christmas Wreath
This Christmas Wreath craft helps usher in the holiday season as a time of laughter, fun, toys, pine smells, cookies and Santa! It is a simple construction with few materials and a lovely result. Materials Paper Plate (s) Strips of colored paper (red, green, yellow) Scissors Glue (stick or …
Read More »Curl Up with Festive Holiday Reads
The holiday season is here! That means cozy reads to share with family, friends and loved ones. These books from Baltimore County Public Libraries will get you in a joyful spirit, no matter which holidays you celebrate! Board Books “Loving Kindness…Happy Feelings for Little Ones” by Whitney Stewart This …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events for November
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the November 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »Skin Conditions of Pregnancy: A Guide
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by hormones. “Because of [hormones], we see changes to our skin, hair and nails,” says Jamie Goldberg, who has been a dermatologist …
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