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Archive for February, 2005

A super family and a lovable fawn find their way to DVD

Monday, February 28th, 2005

The Incredibles (Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios, $29.99 VHS, $29.99 DVD) are a family of former superheroes who are summoned away from their ordinary lives when the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson lend some of the voice talent. Extras include [...]

Practice makes perfect!

Monday, February 28th, 2005

Parents struggle for balance when there’s a superathlete in the family

Rooted in Thornleigh

Monday, February 28th, 2005

“It’s the perfect neighborhood.” “A great place to raise kids.” “Top-notch schools.” Sounds like a real estate advertisement, but it’s not. If you talk to residents of Thornleigh in Baltimore County, they’re not trying to sell you anything. Instead, they’re simply singing the praises of what many call “the perfect neighborhood for families,” and they [...]

Adaptive PE puts the Fit in Fitness

Monday, February 28th, 2005

Peter Gaking ran around the Warren Elementary School gym on a recent Friday, making his way through an obstacle course designed to teach students the parts and functions of the heart. The 10-year-old from Cockeysville has Down syndrome, but watching him go through the course with his fourth grade classmates, it’s not that easy to [...]

Surviving driving

Monday, February 28th, 2005

Ria Harrilal has an 18-year-old daughter who is learning to drive and a 13-year-old daughter who hopes to learn to drive in a couple of years. Ria Harrilal is not happy about this. “I don’t like to have young teenagers out on the road,” says the Rosedale resident. “Some of the things those teenagers do [...]

National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources

Monday, February 28th, 2005

This year’s diverse crop of parenting resources runs the gamut from the lowest tech to the highest, from sleepy-time aids to enhancers of budding intellects. Among the offerings are items to help parents instill good values and keep their kids safe, busy and happy. Though it’s always a challenge to choose among such a wide [...]

From puppets to Perky, Baltimore needs your help

Monday, February 28th, 2005

If you have fond memories of taking your children to the many special events in and around Baltimore, you might want to consider volunteering your time to ensure other families have the same opportunity for years to come. The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is looking for volunteers to work behind the [...]

Challenge 2005 helps teens make informed choices

Monday, February 28th, 2005

There’s nothing like a celebrity to get a message through to kids. At least that’s what Baltimore’s Discovery Resource Center is hoping with it’s campaign Challenge 2005. The campaign is bringing athlete role models like Orioles Coach Rick Dempsey and other celebrities into Maryland high schools to talk about making responsible, informed choices when faced [...]

Setting a positive tone for a team

Monday, February 28th, 2005

Does your son or daughter want to kick like Mia, throw like Peyton or dunk like Shaq? Or do they simply want to play? Sports can be an enriching experience for children, but according to author Mike Easterling of Columbia, parents should be well-informed about what their children want out of playing sports before getting [...]

Search is on for Twinkies with a twist

Monday, February 28th, 2005

For 75 years, the Twinkie has been a lunch box staple. But have you taken it out of the box and gone a bit further with the all-American dessert? The search is on nationwide for Twinkies recipes to celebrate the snack cake’s 75th anniversary, and the 75 most creative submissions will be featured in a [...]