How to Know if Your Kid is Ready for Sleepaway Camp
Sleepaway camp is a right of passage- but how do you know when your child is ready for that epic experience? With so many amazing camps in this area, the …
PUFF PASTRY HEARTS WITH WHIPPED CREAM & FRUIT
A Valentine’s Recipe to Cook with Kids Thanks to Melissa Sherwood of Deliciously Nutritious for sharing this recipe with us, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chef Melissa offers cooking …
Explore the Magic of the Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival
On President’s Day weekend, Easton’s historic district will open its streets and shops to host the Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival (Feb 16-17)– a weekend of ice sculptures, live demonstrations, …
Omnihedral: The Ultimate Gamer Destination
If you have children that are passionate board or card gamers, or if they are intrigued and want to get into those types of activities, then this week’s highlight is …
Do You Have the Heart for Foster Parenting?
Foster families provide a stable and loving environment to children who await reunification with their own families (the ultimate goal), or placement with relatives, or adoption. Fostering not only benefits …
A Fun, Free Itinerary in Ellicott City
It’s still cold, ya’ll. We may have been in shorts and shades last Friday, but as per the norm of Maryland weather, we’re staring down the barrel of some frozen …
More Indoor Fun!
Storyville Play and Learn A lot of you have been asking for great indoor activity ideas that are inexpensive or free. You ask, and we deliver! Last week I highlighted …
Online Safety for Kids: What to Do About Apps?
One of the biggest problems facing parents is that any social media app can be used negatively. The same apps that adults use for finding recipes and connecting with distant …
The Procrastination Puzzle: Why Teens Struggle to Begin Homework
Ever wondered why your teen or tween, who is perfectly capable of completing their assignments, opts instead to delay, delay, delay? If homework were like driving a car, your teen’s …
Unicorn World: Where Life IS all Rainbows and Unicorns
I see so many posts from moms looking for “unicorns.” Well I’ve got good news: I found them! For two days only, Sparkles the Unicorn and her many magical friends …