Here is a short list of full-service gymnastics programs in the area that offer not only recreational classes but competitive opportunities as well. There are also many smaller facilities in the area that offer purely recreational programs for children. Baltimore County Gymnastics 5811 Allender Road, Suite 102 White Marsh 410-335-4646www.baltocogym.com Columbia Gymnastics 9200 Rumsey Road, [...]
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Friday, March 30th, 2007Learning the Ropes
Friday, March 30th, 2007When I signed my daughters up for beginner gymnastics last fall, it never occurred to me to sign up my 6-year-old son as well. After all, isn’t gymnastics a sport for girls? Nevermind that the friend who recommended the program had her sons in a class. I just seemed to have a disconnect when it [...]
Hot Dates in April
Friday, March 30th, 2007Civil War WeekendHead down to Fort McHenry National Monument for a Civil War living history program April 21 and 22. There will be talks on Baltimore during the Civil War, musket firing, artillery demonstrations, tours of the encampment, children’s activities and period music. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 [...]
Cyber Info
Friday, March 30th, 2007For information about adolescents and technology, visit the following Web sites: 1. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.missingkids.comInternet child safety tips, parent resources. 2. Netsmartz www.Netsmartz.orgTips on how to protect children online and on cell phones, how to talk to kids and set limits and warnings for parent about readily available public information [...]
Attend a meeting
Friday, March 30th, 2007If you are contemplating adoption, whether domestically, internationally or through the state, adoption professionals strongly recommend attending an information meeting. Most private agencies regularly hold such meetings at no cost for participants. Here are a few local agencies that do: Jewish Family Services – Adoption Alliances, Owings Mills410-581-1031 www.jfs.org Adoptions Together, Baltimore410 -869-0620 www.adoptionstogether.com Casi [...]
Online resources
Friday, March 30th, 2007Child Welfare Information Gateway www.childwelfare.gov On the homepage, click on “National Adoption Directory” under the “Resources” heading to find out who to contact in Maryland about adoption. This directory lists local, licensed private adoption agencies for domestic and international adoptions, as well as contact information for state adoption specialists. The site also lists information about [...]
The adoption option
Friday, March 30th, 2007Andrea and Lee Davidson liken the process they went through to become parents to an 11-year pregnancy. The couple tried for eight years to conceive a child, both naturally and through fertility treatments. But when Andrea turned 40, the couple gave up and settled on the fact that they would be “the cool aunt and [...]
High-Tech Friendships
Friday, March 30th, 2007Her last class may end at 2:25 each day, but 14-year-old Laura Gossage of West Friendship has no problem staying in touch with her friends until she sees them the next morning at 7:30. In spite of their busy lifestyle, she and her friends stay in constant contact using cell phones, text messages, e-mail and, [...]
Family outreach the goal at Autism Expo
Friday, March 30th, 2007Randy and Lynn Gaston of Ellicott City know a lot about autism — their 5- year-old triplets all have some form of it. To reach out to other families with children with autism, the Gastons organized an Autism Expo on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard Community College. The event will [...]
Family Friendly Restaurants
Friday, March 30th, 2007Pei Wei Asian Diner Introduce picky kids to Asian the easy way Looking for a place to take your pee wees for a quick and enjoyable dinner? Then take them to Pei Wei Asian Diner. Like the name suggests, this is no place to get chicken nuggets. So if your kids don’t like Chinese, Japanese [...]