New moms and soon-to-be moms may want to stop by The Mall in Columbia Nov. 4 through 6 as the Real Savvy Moms tour stops in the Baltimore area. A national health and emotional wellness initiative serving new moms, Real Savvy Moms combines a Web site, upcoming television series on public television and live events [...]
Archive for November, 2005
Real Savvy Moms reaches out at mall
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005When do you stick it out?
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005When my oldest daughter, Maggie, was 3 years old, I signed her up for swim lessons at our pool. On the first day, she cried the whole time and refused to get in the water. On the second day, she cried the whole time and refused to get in the water. On the third day, [...]
Pilgrim’s progress
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005It’s 10 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. The parade on television only held the kids’ attention for so long and now they’re bored and in your hair. You have the entire family coming over in six hours and suddenly you don’t feel very thankful. Here are some ideas to not only keep your little blessings busy, but [...]
Making the connection
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005In most ways the red brick building off Route 100 in Columbia is like any other school. Students rush down hallways, weighted down by sturdy backpacks, on their way to classes that stress the three Rs. They play tag on the playground, eat lunch in the cafeteria and begin each morning with the Pledge of [...]
What’s up doc?
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005My 11-year-old would stay in the shower for half an hour or more if I’d let her. I’ve told her this is a waste of water, but is it also bad for her skin to be in a shower for that long? How long should a kid spend in the shower? If a child has [...]