Stray onto Morningside Drive in West Towson on any afternoon in the summer and you might find yourself embroiled in a neighborhood game of Kick the Can.
It’s become a neighborhood tradition, and kids anywhere from 2 to 13 get caught up in the excitement. Parents have even been known to join in the fun.
“We [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Make cherished childhood memories in your own backyard
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Freshwater Fun
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 There’s still a month to go before Labor Day and your kids love swimming, but they’re bored at the neighborhood pool.
Well kiss chlorine goodbye and take the family for a day of freshwater fun at one of the region’s many lake, bay and river swimming areas. That’s right, in less than one hour you [...]
4 decrees for separation
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 According to the University of Illinois’ Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting, the following are the top reasons for separating twins in school:
1 Classmates and teachers frequently compare the twins, which can be detrimental to the “less skilled” twin.
2 Twins may cause behavioral disruptions to their classmates, if one twin tends to distract [...]
Double Delima
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Sparks resident Judy Townsley made the decision to put her twins in different classrooms when they started school four years ago, but Emily Meoli, of Towson, did the opposite, requesting her twins be together.
Who was right?
Turns out, they both were.
The decision about whether to place twins in the same classroom or separate them is [...]
Hot Dates in August
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Renaissance Festival Step back into a 16th-century English village with the opening of the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival this month in Crownsville. There will be 10 stages of entertainment, a jousting arena, food and craft shops, juggling school, strolling entertainers and more. Weekends from Aug. 23 to Oct. 18. From 10 a.m. to 7 [...]
Family Friendly Restaurant
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Burger Bros.
Burgers, dogs and fries done right
Summer is about keeping it simple. Especially when it comes to mealtime.
Burger Bros., located in the heart of Towson, has put together a simple menu with combinations to please most palates — especially the younger ones — something my beau, his two girls and I discovered recently.
Burgers, chicken, [...]
Cylburn Arboretum adds learning center
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Soon there will be even more to enjoy at Cylburn Arboretum.
Construction is currently underway on an Orientation and Education Building at Cylburn, a 207-acre urban park in Baltimore. The building will feature a 250-seat auditorium, meeting space and offices for the Cylburn Arboretum Association, Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland and the Horticultural Society of [...]
A pain in the neck
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Most students are excited to get a new backpack before school starts, but remember to teach them that what goes in it is just as important as how it looks.
The American Occupational Therapy Association has the following tips for correctly using a backpack and avoiding back or neck pain:
1 Never let a child carry [...]
In search of Maryland Family of the Year
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Do you know of a family whose members have a special bond with each other and their community? A family that loves and supports each other, spends time together and still manages to have time to contribute outside the home?
We are looking for nominations for our third annual Maryland Family of the Year contest. [...]
Get up close and personal at the fair
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Want to learn the difference between a heifer and a steer? Or try your hand at milking a cow? All you have to do is head to the Maryland State Fair Aug. 22 to Sept. 1.
If you have a lot of questions about Maryland’s agriculture, but no one to ask, make sure to take [...]