Inside: The Robinson Nature Center is a great place for kids to have fun in Maryland. Here are 8 reasons why! My daughter was the first one to spot it. As we walked down the hill towards the river, she detected a little sparkle. A glint of shimmer. What was that? Is the path shining? …
Sometimes it is difficult to know if a destination that is billed as ‘family friendly’ or ‘kid friendly’ really applies to families with kids under the age of 5 years old. Well, if you are a parent in the greater Baltimore-DC area, I have great news for you. Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, MD …
Want to know a not so secret great parenting secret? Fruit picking is one of the easiest and most fun of the Fun Things to Do With Kids, especially younger kids. Picking fruit is a great way to teach kids of all ages (including adult kids) about where food comes from. You get to enjoy …
Parents and kids in Howard County, MD are fortunate to have access to a large number of fantastic public playgrounds. When the weather is nice, many of these playgrounds are jam-packed with kids getting their wiggles out. However, what do families do when the weather is not nice? When it is either too cold, or even …
One of the many things I love about writing a blog is that it totally feeds into my tendency to ‘hyper-plan.’ I know, I know.. I shouldn’t be such a control freak. I don’t look at it that way though. I prefer to think of advanced planning as creating space in your life, in your …