3rd Floor Views

Summer Camp season is upon us. But how will it work this year? We spoke to the experts.How will kids be safe from COVID at camp? Find out during our panel discussion with Annapolis Recreation & Parks and Bayside Summer Adventure.

Being a mom is not easy. Being a black mother adds many challenges to being a mom. We spoke Annapolis native Octavia Brown, MSW, LMSW, who joined us for an open discussion about raising black kids, in which she describes with great honesty what parenting black kids is all about.

Communication, honesty and respectfulness are vital when working together to dismantle racism in the community. We spoke to Paul L.A. Tue, mentor, football coach, community activist and Co-founder of Students Talking about Race to discuss fighting racism and injustice. His group works with teens in understanding and tackling racism, as well as with local authorities to make important changes to the community.

From a small volunteer effort to sending kids to college, Seeds 4 Success has grown to help kids from low-income families acquire the skills and support they need to achieve success in school and in life.This is a true community success story. We spoke to Executive Director Najiba Hlemi who describes how the program started and grew into a great place for kids in Annapolis to learn from dedicated mentors and tutors, as well and even "Foster" grandparents.

Orthodontists offices are getting ready to reopen. In the meantime, they're putting copious precautions in place, and even practicing "drive-by dentistry!"

During the coronavirus pandemic, the current need for more foster families is great. Anne Arundel's Foster Care and Adoption services have been spotlighting the current families who are doing incredible things, as well as finding new families interested in fostering a child.

Waiting to find out what is happening at Ocean City this summer? We talked to Susan Jones from the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association to get the latest update.As of May 8, the Ocean City beaches and boardwalk are open, albeit with social distancing measures in place. But what happens next? How will summer tourism be affected, when will we know it's safe to travel, and what else can we expect from goin' down the ocean this summer.

Third Floor Views host Janet Jefferson spoke with three private school administrators about how Maryland private schools are adapting to online eductaion. We spoke with Brian Michaels, Upper School Division Head at the Key School; Kelly Wilson, Director of Studies for Middle and Upper School at Severn School; and Sarah Allen, Director of Teaching and Learning at Indian Creek School to find out what's working, what isn't, and what schools and teachers are expecting from families.

We talked with couples counselor Kathleen Horrigan, LCPC, to get some tips on how to communicate effectively with your partner during the pandemic and other stressful times in your life.

Can playing in the woods help kids develop lifelong skills? Listen to an interview with Teece Nowell from River's Edge Forest Play about the importance of outdoor play for children.