The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the right care from birth through childhood optimizes an individual’s health and overall success in life. Is it any wonder that child care can be daunting for parents to navigate? We asked several experts to help explain the nuances and …
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Choose Life in the Midst of Grief
I thought of myself as a mother lioness—a proud single mother of two beautiful children. They were my world, yet 15 years ago, my son died. How do you go on after something like that? Some people say that losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. Well, it’s …
Read More »‘Waldorf Ways’ for More Peaceful Days
As we enter the hustle and bustle of the 2021 back-to-school season, I expect we all are feeling a bit world-weary. After all, the world is heavy right now: globally, locally and, for many of us, personally. In such troubling times, I like to double down on a few favorite …
Read More »Get Your Kids Up and Get Them Moving
Now that the summer months and all that came with them—family pool days, outdoor play and time spent in the sun—are distant memories, the urge to hibernate and spend more time indoors becomes real. While gathering indoors means an increase in all things pumpkin spice, it also means less …
Read More »Books About Growing Up and Giving Back
Introduce your children to preschool and charitable giving with this month’s selections — Conni L. Strittmatter/Baltimore County Public Library Youth & Family Engagement Manager Board Books “Sad, Sad Bear” by Kimberly Gee Do you have little ones who are sad about going to day care for the first time? …
Read More »5 Places to Choose or Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Baltimore County
Looking for family-friendly activities to do with your kids this holiday season? If you’ve already grabbed your pictures with Santa, load up the car and make a trip to your local farm to choose or cut your own Christmas tree. Whether you’re looking for variety, organic or sustainable options …
Read More »‘The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical’ Tour Stops in Baltimore
Step into the North Pole alongside a scout elf from the beloved “Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” as he gathers friends to help his human family remember the importance of Christmas cheer. The Lumistella Company—creator of the iconic brand—and Mills Entertainment present an original stage production, “The …
Read More »Baltimore Clinics To Give COVID-19 Vaccine To Children Ages 5 To 11 Starting Friday
Families seeking COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 are now able to schedule appointments for clinics in Baltimore County offered Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6. The Department of Health will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine—newly-approved by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers …
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 2021 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy that are part of Halloween celebrations can present challenges for them. “Although it is important to …
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