More than 100 years ago, slaves in New Orleans gathered on Sunday afternoons in one special place of freedom where they were allowed to sing and dance as they did back in their African homelands. Congo Square was this small patch of joy where men drummed the traditional rhythms of Africa and women danced in [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Marking Black History Month
Monday, January 28th, 2008Finding Middle Ground
Monday, January 28th, 2008When Tom Saunders first tells acquaintances that he’s principal of a middle school, he often gets the same responses: “God bless you” or “Oh, I’m so sorry.” He shrugs off the comments because he considers his job at Elkridge Landing Middle School a “badge of honor.” “I think I understand it’s such a vulnerable age,” [...]
Hot Dates in February
Monday, January 28th, 2008‘High School Musical’ Catch the stage version of the monster hit “Disney’s High School Musical” at the Hippodrome Theatre Feb. 19 to March 2. The production, which features a new cast of performers, will include all of the favorite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. Shows [...]
And more fun…
Monday, January 28th, 2008Many local organizations offer supplemental programs for children with disabilities. HereÕs a listing of some of them. If youÕre looking for particular activities, many of these establishments can help point you in the right direction. Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) 6501 N. Charles St., Towson 410-938-4413; www.mansef.org Maryland Department of Disabilities 217 [...]
Extracurricular Fun
Monday, January 28th, 2008Twice a week, 9-year-old Cameron Wilson of Laurel, who has cerebral palsy, gets to do something that not many people he knows — not even his two able-bodied brothers — get to do: go horseback riding. Cameron is helped onto a specially trained therapeutic horse and is led around a ring while he stretches and [...]
Minding My Own Business
Monday, January 28th, 2008One-year-old Riley Gross was always barefoot when her mother, Kim, picked her up from daycare. Shoes can be a real hindrance to developing walkers if they are not flexible enough, the daycare provider explained, so it was often easier (and safer) to let the little ones walk around barefoot. After numerous unsuccessful shopping trips to [...]
Want to be part of our Reader Advisory Board?
Monday, January 28th, 2008Do you like reading Maryland Family magazine? Would you like a hand at making it a better publication? Then consider being a part of our Reader Advisory Board. As a reader advisor, you will be asked to provide feedback on the magazine, be a sounding board for ideas and help find sources for stories on [...]
Groundhog highlights
Monday, January 28th, 2008On Feb. 2 Punxsutawney Phil will make his 121st prediction about when winter will end. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow that morning, there will be six more weeks of winter. If there’s not a shadow, an early spring is on the way. Here are some groundhog highlights: 1887 First official [...]
Autism advice, support on parent Web site
Monday, January 28th, 2008Parents of autistic kids have a new resource to turn to for education and support. Autism Key — a Web site for parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders — has added a YouTube-style video sharing feature. Visitors to www.autismkey.com can now upload, watch or exchange videos addressing autism. The free site allows [...]
Important answers fast at kidemergencies.com
Monday, January 28th, 2008What should you do if your 2-year-old swallows a quarter? Or your 7-year-old has a weird looking rash? Now you can log onto www.kidemergencies.com to find the answer. The Web site is easy to navigate and lists childhood emergencies such as infectious diseases, injuries, problems with chronic illnesses such as asthma and poisonings. Is your [...]