The Hood2Good Movement is an Annapolis nonprofit that provides teens in Annapolis with opportunities to express themselves through the arts. Hood2Good works out of Maryland Hall alongside the ArtReach program, providing kids with a way to showcase their artistic talents, learn new skills and connect with other kids in a safe environment.Hood2Good under its broader name, says its mission is to “create, cultivate and transition our youth’s energy into endless possibilities, by providing a posit...

Grief looks different for everyone, especially children, who deal with loss in different ways depending on their age, developmental stages and personal affect.We spoke to Susan Coale, Director of the Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Chesapeake Life Center to discuss how families and children process grief, and how others can help kids through the process. Included in the discussion is what grieving looks like in children, how to identify when they need outside help, and what grief support services...

With election season careening out of control across the country parents are in a tough spot. What’s the right way to talk to your kids about such a polarizing topic? We spoke to author and Parent Coach Robbin McManne about how to help kids navigate the political scene, feelings around having different political views, and bullying over one’s beliefs.What’s the right way to talk to your kids about such a polarizing topic? Have a listen!

Having a hard time juggling work, kids virtual school and life? We talked to Megan Gordon-Hall of Co-Creations, Inc., for some useful tips on managing stress and anxiety, bringing balance back into your life!

When a pandemic hits, why not buy an RV and travel around the country? Maryland mom Kelly Edmonson and her husband decided to take the plunge and homeschool their way around the country with four kids in tow. Hear all about their adventures driving cross-country, homeschooling, and learning all about the RV life.

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) helps local nonprofits and grassroots organizations organize their best efforts to meet the needs of everyone in Anne Arundel County by pooling resources, donations and grant funding. The organization identifies areas of strength and weakness in Anne Arundel County and helps put resources in the places and with the people who need it most.We met with Mary Spencer, President and CEO of the foundation, to discuss its efforts in helping the...

Sara Stein is a busy Edgewater mom who decided that she needed some help getting things done after having her second child. So, she created the MamaThis app. Stein developed MamaThis, which just launched in select areas (including this one). MamaThis helps moms find help with errands, organizing, and other tasks from other local moms looking to earn extra income. Moms can sign up as a Boss Mom (someone looking for help with tasks) or a Mom boss (someone looking to earn a little extra). In add...

In a Navy town, many kids have aspirations to become a naval officer.We spoke to Officer Candidate Alexander Boettinger, a Baltimore native and graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School, who discussed his summer in the rigorous 13-week Officer Candidate School program in Newport, R.I.The recent graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville, with a degree in Nuclear Engineering, Boettinger is finishing OCS and moving on to the Navy to work on submarines.

Founded in 2019, the Annapolis Police Foundation raises money to take care of Annapolis kids in need and to fund community building activities. The foundation also takes kids shopping for school supplies, provides backpacks and a ton of other community building programs. We met with Judy Buddensick and Peter Grimm from the Annapolis Police Foundation, and Lt. Kevin Krauss from the Annapolis Police to discuss the programs.

Kids will soon be thrust back into e-learning and continue to miss their friends and communities. Here are some ways parents can help them stay motivated at school and at home this fall.