Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the July 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »In This Issue
Curbing Youth Sports Dropout
The glee we see in children playing at a playground bring equal amounts of joyfulness to moms and dads. The way young children become absorbed by moments of blissful fun and playful abandon is captivating. They have been cast in a Harry Potteresque spell—let’s call it glorioso oblivionum, glorious …
Read More »The Value of Learning ASL
Being deaf is more common than many people think, and deaf children are usually born to hearing parents. In fact, more than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. Hearing loss is so common that one in every eight people in the United States have hearing loss in …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Theodore “Teddy” Savage
Title: Head of Health and Fitness Excellence at Planet Fitness World Headquarters Lives: Baltimore Family: Jessica (fiancee), Nyah (15), Kayne (11), Zyana (6) and Teddy Jr. (6 months) What’s the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? I think the hardest part about juggling being the best father …
Read More »How to Make Father’s Day Special
Father’s Day is the time of year when we thank the father figures in our lives for all the guidance and love they’ve shown us. Explore some of the following ideas for ways you can make this Father’s Day special. Have a picnic in your living room. Avoid the …
Read More »Life Hack: Organizing Clothes Before the Baby Comes
The secret to maintaining organization is simplicity. This point is never truer as it is when planning for a new addition to the family. It’s truly incredible how much time new parents will suddenly need to devote to clothing management for the tiniest of garments. The task might seem overwhelming …
Read More »Father’s Day DIY: ‘Pop’ Cards for Pop
Families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day and plan special activities to celebrate the special men in their lives. It’s also a holiday that celebrates and honors fathers and their influence in our lives. You don’t solely have to honor your biological father on this holiday though. Celebrate …
Read More »Are Braces Right for My Child?
Orthodontics is not only about making a child’s smile pretty. Although not every child will need braces, having an early assessment can prevent issues such as crowding or breathing obstruction—or future teeth shifts if you manage to adjust the jaw while it’s still growing. Parents naturally will have questions …
Read More »Fatherhood in the Twenty-First Century
As someone who most often writes about the beauty of motherhood, I would be remiss if I ignored the significant role of fathers. In an effort to shine a bright light on fatherhood, I sat down with three local fathers and asked them about their journey to and through …
Read More »Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
One of the most blissful, anticipatory times in a woman’s life can be when trying to get pregnant or having confirmed a positive pregnancy test. But for some women, the initial high can quickly become a shocking low if the positive test is followed by unusual pain or unexpected …
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