Fun Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer
Summer is here, and though families have a break from daily homework assignments, some parents may worry their children will fall behind academically. Fortunately, Anne Arundel County has some great …
Measles Outbreak: What Parents Need to Know
Health officials have confirmed that two Anne Arundel County residents caught measles after recently traveling to an area in the U.S. where the disease is currently spreading. For families in …
Guide to Annapolis Area Child Care
We’re back to give you the lowdown on Annapolis child care. If you read our previous article with tips, tricks, and professional advice, you know that choosing a caregiver for …
Nanny Shares, Daycares, and Au Pairs: Which Childcare Works for You
The Childcare Challenge If you’re a ‘90s girl like me, you spent many hours reading and watching The Baby-Sitters Club. As a kid, I loved this group of enterprising girls …
Maryland Bedtime Booklist: Stories for Little Ones by Local Authors
For many children, bedtime is a magical experience filled with laughter, imagination, and snuggles. Stories are a great way to help children fall asleep and create memories with their parents. …
Rain or Shine Family Fun: 5 Places to Visit During Spring Showers
The unpredictability of spring and summer rain can dampen plans to get out and burn energy. It may seem to rain every weekend when there’s actually time to get out …
Don’t Bug Out Over Head Lice or Bed Bugs
Let’s just get this out of the way: This is not going to be a fun article to read. No cute restaurant reviews or shopping trip ideas here. Nope, we …
A Parent’s Guide to Local Gyms That Offer Child Care
Want to start going to the gym but need motivation? Or maybe you work out at home but the cute little monsters who live with you make it hard to …
Local Home Services You Didn’t Know You Needed
By Janet Buck Johnson Make Life Easier In an age of convenience, the list of services people rely on grows more inventive by the day. Housekeeping, dog walking, grocery delivery, …
Back-to-School Routines
How to Help Kids Transition Smoothly It feels like summer has just started, and yet here we are just days away from the start of a new school year. This …