The Internet is also a fun way to introduce children to musical instruments — from interviews with musicians and performances to games and interactive music theory. www.fromthetop.com ♪ This site partners with the “From The Top” radio program and provides multiple ways for students to learn about music and young musicians. www.creatingmusic.com ♪ Elementary-age children [...]
Archive for May, 2008
In Tune with the Web
Friday, May 30th, 2008How to raise a music maker
Friday, May 30th, 2008Advice on everything from choosing an instrument to finding a teacher At age 8, Jack Sinton announced to his parents that he wanted to take guitar lessons so he could be a “rocker.” But instead of fearing late night jam sessions in the family’s Towson home and hoping it was just a passing phase, mom [...]
Hot Dates for June
Friday, May 30th, 2008Maritime Heritage Festival Spend the day on the banks of the St. Mary’s River June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Festival. It’s a bit of a drive — two hours from Baltimore — but worth it considering you’ll get the opportunity to sing a chantey, knot a line, sit [...]
Expert advice
Friday, May 30th, 2008When Molly Brown Koch’s first child was born in 1948, the pediatrician instructed her not to breastfeed — calling it “old fashioned” — and told her to feed her newborn every four hours like clockwork. If the baby got hungry in between, she was not to give in and was told to just let the [...]
Enough is Enough
Friday, May 30th, 2008The headlines tell the story about the state of bullying in this country — and the consequences. >Two high school boys, bullied at their Colorado high school, shoot and kill 12 students and a teacher before committing suicide. >A teenage girl in Missouri commits suicide after receiving fake, hurtful messages on her MySpace Web site, [...]
Put those precious memories on the Web
Friday, May 30th, 2008Almost every day one of your children says something cute that you file away in your mind, telling yourself, “I’ll always remember that.” Truth is, unless you’re writing them down, you’ve probably already forgotten more stories, anecdotes and cute little sayings than you remember. That was how Indiana natives Steve and Jennifer Churchill felt before [...]
Pick a trail for a hike or bike ride June 7
Friday, May 30th, 2008Pack up the family and head out for a hike June 7 to celebrate the 16th annual National Trails Day. The slogan of this year’s event is “Join Us on the Trail,” and the American Hiking Society invites everyone to get outside, go for a hike, a bike ride or take part in a planned [...]
Looking for hallowed Halloween costumes
Friday, May 30th, 2008Are you particularly proud of a Halloween costume that you created one year for your child? Did your personal touch make your princess just a bit more regal or your mummy even more authentic looking? Maryland Family is looking for homemade Halloween costumes from years past to feature in an upcoming story. If you have [...]
Summer SUNdries
Friday, May 30th, 2008This year the summer solstice occurs on June 20 at 7 p.m. The summer solstice — a combination of the Latin words sol, meaning sun, and stice, meaning to stand still — is the longest day of the year, when the sun rises so high in the sky it seems to freeze in place. Impress [...]
Overcoming infertility at Race for the Family
Friday, May 30th, 2008The third annual Maryland Race for the Family will take place July 5, and this year’s festivities include a sidewalk arts festival. The events are sponsored by the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation, a non-profit organization founded to serve the needs of families facing infertility. Grants from the foundation are used to support families pursuing fertility [...]