Under the guidance of music teacher Rachel Morgan, a kindergarten class at William Winchester Elementary in Westminster recently claimed the top prize of $5,000 in a national competition for students’ performance of a jingle, titled “Healthy Hands.” “They were so happy to do it, and so serious about it,” Morgan said of her performers. “They [...]
Archive for February, 2011
GIVE ‘EM A HAND: William Winchester kindergarten class cleans up in song contest
Monday, February 28th, 2011Breastfeeding gives children an academic edge, study shows
Monday, February 28th, 2011Ten-year-old children who were predominantly breastfed for six months or longer as infants had higher academic scores on standardized tests than children breastfed for less than six months, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics recently published in Pediatrics. This was especially true for boys, according to the study. Studies on the [...]
Sew amazing!
Monday, February 28th, 2011I am no seamstress. I can’t even sew a hem. One year my husband gave me a sewing machine for Christmas — because he thought every house should have one. I was mad for a week. That’s an appliance we had no need for in my house growing up. So imagine my surprise when my [...]
Yoga, meditation program helps city youths cope with stress
Friday, February 25th, 2011Once the domain of New Agers and suburban moms, yoga has become firmly planted in Baltimore’s inner city, and now researchers believe the ancient practice may help elementary school students cope with the stress of growing up in impoverished, violent neighborhoods. Researchers and lay people alike think yoga may help adults reduce stress. The popularity [...]
Hot Chocolate Walk at Cylburn this weekend
Friday, February 25th, 2011Here is the perfect winter activity for families with children needing to get out of the house. On Saturday (Feb. 26) bundle up and head to Cylburn, in Baltimore, for a guided walk through the woods to search for signs of winter wildlife. Learn how plants and animals survive the winter season. After the walk, [...]
The Boy Scout debate
Friday, February 25th, 2011My son is a Webelo. He’s been a Cub Scout since first grade and is about to receive his Arrow of Light. At least we think he is. He might not. We aren’t sure if he’s met all his requirements and you can bet he has no idea. He likes Scouts because he can hang [...]
Monster Jam’s car-crushing craziness at 1st Mariner Arena
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Monster Jam’s world famous trucks are back to crush the competition at 1st Mariner Arena, Feb. 25-27. There will be larger-than-life monster trucks weighing 10,000 pounds with 1,500 horsepower. It’s high-flying, car-crushing craziness and hardcore horsepower for the whole family. Shows are Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. and [...]
My fifth child
Thursday, February 24th, 2011My husband always tells people I have five children. There are the four that I gave birth to and him. And much of the time, it’s true. The other day I was looking at pictures a friend put up on her Facebook page. She was trying to take pictures of her daughter at a swim [...]
Would you rather…
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Yesterday’s blog, coughing vs. vomit, set my husband and I on a parenting version of the game “Would you Rather.” Here are a few we came up with – feel free to add to the list! Would you rather have a 3-year-old still in diapers or clean up constant accidents? Would you rather push a [...]
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ showing at Olney Theatre
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Bring the family to see a traditional biblical parable unfold in a very untraditional musical manner Feb. 23 to March 20 at the Mainstage at Olney Theatre. Broadway legends Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tell the story of Joseph set to a modern pop beat. The favorite of Jacob’s 12 sons, Joseph is sold [...]