You may not know it, but your family has five young friends from Japan who are eager to share their culture and lifestyle with their new American friends. Five Friends from Japan, on display Oct. 13 through Feb. 3 at Port Discovery, the Children’s Museum in Baltimore, gives visitors a peek into contemporary Japanese life [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Make five new Japanese friends
Friday, September 28th, 2007Fundraising walks to support research
Friday, September 28th, 2007Two groups are sponsoring fundraising walks this month to benefit children with food allergies and those with diabetes. The “Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure” sponsored by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will be held Oct. 6 at Ellicott City’s Meadowbrook Park to raise funds to find a cure for food [...]
Parent resource center opens in Howard County
Friday, September 28th, 2007Wondering how to tell if your 5-year-old is ready for kindergarten? Worried about how to help your child with his learning disability? Or are you just looking for a softball league for your daughter? Howard County has a new service that can help you with all of these issues and more. The Child and Adolescent [...]
Family Friendly Restaurants
Friday, September 28th, 2007Bertucci’s Menu still a hit 12 years later The first time my husband and I ate at Bertucci’s was the night we found out we were expecting our second child. That “baby” recently turned 12, and our family still dines regularly at Bertucci’s. Their longevity is no surprise. This truly is a family restaurant with [...]
Howard County Get Up & Go
Friday, September 28th, 2007The following listings contain events taking place in Howard County, Md. For more listings, including other events in the county and around the greater Baltimore area, click the link at the bottom of this page. Story times Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > B & O [...]
Get Up & Go
Friday, September 28th, 2007Story times Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > B & O Railroad 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. Oct. 3 and 17,10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Classic railroad children’s books. Train rides included with admission. Adults, $14; seniors, $12; children 2-12, $8, under 2 free. 410-752-2462 or www.borail.org [...]
Correction
Friday, September 28th, 2007Bill Bateman’s Bistro, our September family friendly restaurant, was incorrectly identified in the headline. Locations can be found in Towson, Lutherville, Parkville, Baltimore and Glen Burnie. For more information, call 410-296-2737.
Cel-Kids aids families of children managing celiac
Friday, September 28th, 2007I loved reading your article on “Living Gluten-Free” in the August issue. In the last five years, the awareness of celiac disease has increased dramatically, which has been very helpful in getting children diagnosed accurately and promptly. It took five years for my son Ryan to be diagnosed with celiac disease. As was mentioned in [...]
From boo-boos to barf buckets, school nurses never flinch
Friday, September 28th, 2007My youngest daughter, Rosalie, came home from kindergarten one day last winter, and when I asked how her day was, she responded excitedly, “Great! A kid threw up in the cafeteria and somebody stepped in it!” Her idea of great entertainment made my stomach flip-flop. I’m no germaphobe, but caring for my three children when [...]
Notice
Friday, September 28th, 2007We are currently correcting an error in the Maryland Family Private and Parochial School Open House Schedule, which ran in the October issue. The correct listing will be posted on line as soon as possible. In the meantime, please call individual schools or check their Web sites for more information about open house dates and [...]