“Brum: The Snow Thieves and Other Stories” (Koch Vision, $12.98 VHS, $14.98 DVD) features seven adventures of the little classic car who helps the zany residents of Big Town. Now available. 70 minutes. “Rip-roaring Roller Coasters” (Koch Vision, $12.98 VHS, $14.98 DVD) is the latest entry in the “Popular Mechanics for Kids” series. Hold on [...]
Archive for December, 2004
Holiday movies to give and receive
Thursday, December 9th, 2004The votes are in
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Check out the winners of our 2004 Family Favorites
Home alone
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Lack of after-school care leaves kids on their own
The Season to Sing
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Local angels offer help to Red Devils
Thursday, December 9th, 2004I wanted to thank you for the October article in Maryland Family about The Red Devils. It was a real pleasure meeting Nancy Jackson and she did a wonderful article. A group of young women members of the Greenspring Valley Hunt Club were holding a Think Pink Girls’ Night Out in mid-October to support a local [...]
Food allergies no joke at Halloween
Thursday, December 9th, 2004What a shame that when you chose to include a small feature about Halloween candy in the October 2004 issue of Maryland Family, you did nothing more than publish the results of an “unscientific survey” of 25 children. These children, it seems, favor Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and M&M’s, neither of which is safe for [...]
Favorites 2004
Thursday, December 9th, 2004OUT AND ABOUT Best museum for families Fun for all ages seemed to be the resounding reason readers say The Maryland Science Center (410-685-5225) at the Inner Harbor is a can’t-miss museum. From its infant and toddler playroom to hands-on activities that keep older children occupied for hours, this museum has something for the whole [...]
Favorites 2004
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Want to know the best places for families to play, eat and shop? Ask any mom or dad and you’re bound to get an earful. Because they usually have little ones in tow, parents have their own set of criteria for the best of the best. Want to go out to dinner? Forget candles and [...]
Home Alone
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Single mother Alyson S.* of Ellicott City is grateful that her Howard County middle-schooler is able to take advantage of an on-site after-school program. Without such an option, he would be home alone from 3 to 6:30 p.m., when she returns from work. Still, she wishes the program were longer _ it ends at 4:45 [...]
Hands on History
Thursday, December 9th, 2004Taking children to a museum can be a daunting task. Many parents spend the entire trip watching to make sure hands stay in pockets and away from exhibits, always fearful of turning their backs only to hear a crash coming from the location of their child. You want them to learn something new, but will [...]