Each year, the holiday season brings with it a lot of excitement, activities and social gatherings. We often make a special effort to decorate Christmas trees, treat our children to Santa sightings, purchase colorful wrapping paper and gifts, make festive cookies and treats and even take the time to “move” …
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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Offers Virtual Visits with Maisie the Chimpanzee
The Maryland Zoo is hosting virtual encounters with the newest member of its animal troop, Maisie, the chimpanzee. The visits, offered on Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. over the next several weeks, will give adults and children opportunities to learn about the extraordinary measures that the Chimpanzee Forest Animal …
Read More »The Best Songs of 2020 for Kids
For families staying safer at home, children’s music can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it helps encourage little ones to get up and moving and keeps them entertained for quite some time. On the other, there are few fates worse than having to hear …
Read More »Report Says Kids Spend More Time Watching Online Videos Than Doing Any Other Activity on Their Digital Devices
When children flip open their computers or pick up mobile devices, they spend more time watching online videos than doing any other activity on their screens, a new survey reveals. The survey, detailed in the Common Sense Media report “The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to …
Read More »We Love It! Holiday Gifts for Moms
JJ Cole Agility Flex Stretch Carrier This carrier slips on like your favorite T-shirt with no complicated wrapping required and is available in a one-size-fits-most design that can easily be swapped among parents. Enjoy comfortable stretch fabric with adjustable straps that offer a great fit and comfort. $39.99, walmart.com Everyday …
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People with autism spectrum disorder, as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, can have “difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.” While repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is a common trait in people with autism, it’s not commonly accepted. Oftentimes, parents, therapists and educators …
Read More »Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Offers Children Virtual Introduction to Instruments
COVID-19 may have put an end to in-person field trips for students, but the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra continues to provide educational performances for children in the area. The BSO has launched “Midweek Concerts, BGE Broadcasts” a free, virtual resource for teachers and parents. The new series will consist of four …
Read More »Top Toy Picks for 2020
Are you searching for the best toys for every good girl and boy on your gift list? Search no more. We’ve put together a list of this year’s top toy picks for kids with help from the Baltimore-area’s toy experts: Lorie Kolesa at aMuse Toys, Dr. Lisa M. Swayhoover (aka …
Read More »Author Addresses Conversion to Judaism in New Children’s Book
Identity and conversion can be complicated topics for adults to understand, much less a young Jewish boy or girl who has a parent from a different background. In a new children’s book, “Jewish Just Like You,” Baltimore native Kylie Ora Lobell provides an abridged retelling of her conversion experience while …
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What inspired you to create the Kiss Kiss Goodnight skin care products for babies and moms? I founded Kiss Kiss Goodnight based on my experience as a chemical engineer and a momma of four. As an engineer, I noticed a disconnect between scientific research on how we should cleanse and …
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