Click the images below to download this Top 20 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the June 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
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Building Your Prenatal Care Team
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! Before you begin all the fun stuff such as decorating the nursery and picking out baby clothes, you’ll need to make an important decision: Who will help care for you and your baby during pregnancy and childbirth? Learn about your options so that you can put together …
Read More »‘It’s a Very Real Job’
Zane Sebasovich initially decided to stay home with his two children to save money on daycare, but he quickly grew to appreciate being a primary caregiver. “I’m making a lot more value in return than I would if I was working my tail off to pay for somebody else to …
Read More »Fathers in Recovery
As we celebrate our fathers on Father’s Day, some dads are celebrating a life they’ve regained. These men are those who have conquered substance use disorders. Their numbers are many, yet they often go unnoticed. The Recovery Research Institute reports that one in 10 American adults are in recovery from …
Read More »Diapers Demystified
When it comes to choosing diapers, you’ll find two types of parents: the ones who are committed to cloth diapering and the ones who are determined to use disposable diapers. How do you decide which type of diaper is best for your baby? “Look at your priorities,” says Jocelyn Albertson, …
Read More »Best Kids’ Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Is your child a budding gourmet? Soon your little one could be making you pancakes every morning! Just kidding … but your little chefs will love the opportunity to learn—and eat—more at these cooking and baking classes in Baltimore. Baltimore Chef Shop Three kitchens at 807 and 811 W. 36th …
Read More »Finding the Right School for Special Needs Students
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with special needs, deciding which school will best support your son or daughter’s needs is not easy. We spoke with educational planning experts who specialize in understanding the academic and social-emotional needs of neurodiverse …
Read More »My Turn: Let Your Kids Pursue Their Passions
Parents have a natural inclination to want their children to do things they are good at, maybe because it also reflects well on them. Having a child with a talent for art or dance is often something to show off. But I soon realized that it was more important …
Read More »Emotional Safe Spaces Help Children Express Their Big Feelings
Many internet memes have been made about toddlers and their temper tantrums. While the outpouring of oversized emotions can be amusing when viewed from afar, most parents and caregivers simply want to know what they can do to help children express their feelings in less dramatic ways. According to …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Jessica Formicola
What’s the hardest part about navigating parenthood and the demands of your career? Time! Is there ever enough time? Both working from home and having unconventional, and often lengthy, hours, make my career and life balance challenging. I have to get creative and make family a priority. I’ll let …
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