Easter egg hunts, dyeing eggs, and chocolate bunnies are all things kids look forward to each year for Easter. While these are great ways to celebrate, it can be tricky to think of new things to do. Plus, it shouldn’t only be kids getting in on the fun. While traditions …
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Eclipses and Space Bunnies
If your kids have never seen a solar or lunar eclipse, listen up! It’s important to know how to view them safely, but doing so will be an opportunity not to miss, as they don’t happen very often—and this spring, families will have the opportunity to see not one, but …
Read More »A Parent’s Guide to Seasonal Allergies
Spring is a time of joy, getting back outdoors and growing with the world—for most people. For seasonal allergy sufferers, it’s time to stock the medicine cabinet and pull up the pollen counts. But allergies don’t just affect adults. About 18.9% of children have a seasonal allergy, according to the …
Read More »Free St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free shamrock craft and grab a chilly treat while you do. Families can stop into sweetFrog in Dundalk on March 17 for a lucky craft. The frozen yogurt shop will be offering a free craft for kids to make a lucky emoji. The froyo …
Read More »A Spring Spread Any Bunny can Create
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With this sweet, colorful table …
Read More »How to Beat the Scaries when Daylight Savings Time Hits
The clocks are set to spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, and parents everywhere have a sense of impending doom, as that single hour of missed sleep wreaks havoc on kids, creating significant bedtime battles both in the morning and at night. Sleep Health Educator & Certified Sleep …
Read More »Dyslexia: Warning Signs and the Importance of Early Intervention
In the United States, dyslexia affects an estimated 1 in 5 individuals, making it the most common learning difference nationwide. Dyslexia can pose challenges in reading and language comprehension, but there’s a silver lining: early identification and intervention can make a world of difference, especially for children who may be …
Read More »Could 5-Day COVID Isolation Be Coming to An End?
COVID is here to stay, but how we respond is still evolving. The five-day isolation period may become a thing of the past. Last Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would be easing its COVID isolation recommendations to better align with guidance …
Read More »Summer Love: How to Handle your Kid’s First Crush
If your kids are going to camp this summer, there’s a good chance they’ll experience their first crush. What should you say and do if that happens? How should you handle this new and unfamiliar situation? Here’s what the experts suggest: Take their feelings seriously The first and most basic …
Read More »Have a Bright Idea? Apply This Week for a Changemaker Grant
Kids with big ideas and bright minds can try their hands at making the world a better place with United Way of Central Maryland’s Changemaker Challenge. This challenge makes social innovation a competition and serves to highlight and award ideas that address local, community challenges. The challenge will award more …
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