Author Talk: Kim West, The Sleep Lady
Licensed family therapist and author Kim West will discuss her book Why Won’t You Sleep?! and share methods to help alert children sleep, as well as self-care tips for tired parents. This …
Community After Birth
Join Lauren Thompson, co-founder of Community After Birth and postpartum doula, in her discussion on protecting sleep and rest, mental health care and support, postpartum physical recovery, partner and family …
Patuxent Babywearing
Stay after Babies in Bloom for a free babywearing informational meeting. Bring a carrier that you’d like to work with or try out a few from Patuxent Babywearing’s lending library. …
My Gym: Fitness & Fun
An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercise and fitness movement, like balance and tumbling, helps children learn. Participate in a warm up, skill station, obstacle course, …
Parent & Tot Gymnastics
Don’t miss Parent & Tot Gymnastics! This class is for children ages 18 – 36 months. Parents will accompany and assist their child through activities focusing on basic motor skills …
Wee-Sale
Don’t miss the Anne Arundel County Wee-Sale at the Benfield Sportscenter. This event is perfect for parents seeking high-quality children’s items at unbeatable prices! Event schedule: Wednesday, October 9 New …
Teen NYE Parties…What to Do When You Don’t Know the Host
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s possible your teens will be making plans to celebrate with their peers. What if your teen asks to go to a party …
I Do Everything for the Kids…and He’s Blaming Me!
QUESTION: My husband and I are both in our 30s, married over 5 years with 2 kids under 2. We both work, I cut down to 3-4 days after our …
Trick or Treat and Life is Sweet: Lessons in Parenting During Halloween
by Heather Tayner As we get older, we often find that life has a way of evolving. The wonder and excitement we felt around the holidays as children often fades …
Helping Kids Cope With the Halloween ‘Hangover’
By Jillian Amodio, LMSW, Mental Health Contributor Halloween seems to get bigger and more exciting every year! Kids are planning what they want to dress up as months in advance, …