Dealing with family stress over the holidays can be overwhelming. Moms take on a superhero sized list of tasks that they feel need to be done. There are events to attend, presents to buy and family members to please. The “Holiday Blues” are a real thing.Dr. Shadonna Harris provides tips for surviving family stress over the holidays without losing your mind. She suggests breathing a little deeper, adjusting your expectations and be okay with the decisions you make.Anxiety over violence, social...

What are the best books for gift giving this holiday season? Librarians from Anne Arundel County Public Library, Rachel Myers, Rebecca Hofleitner and Aurelia Larrimore reveal their picks for the best books for kids, teens and adults in this lively discussion.During the pandemic readers have trended towards books that offer feel good stories, stories that bring comfort and those very satisfying “beach reads.”Listen to the interview for more details and individual recommendations about the foll...

Maryland Legal Aid distributes free coats and legal services to Maryland residents at local clinics.Along with Clothes4Souls, Macy’s, and community volunteers, Maryland Legal Aid has been distributing brand new coats donated by Macy’s, to children and adults in need at events throughout Maryland. During distribution events, volunteer attorneys also provide free, brief legal services to financially eligible adults. The events, called Coats and Clinics aim to give away free coats and provide le...

The Baltimore Women’s Circle was created by Rachel Graham as she found herself craving friendship & sisterhood. Her background in yoga and interest in hiking led her to start the group. Having just moved back to Baltimore from Texas, Rachel was looking for deeper connections to her community. What Does the Baltimore Women’s Circle Do?Members of the circle come together every new moon and full moon to connect, socialize, and intentionally reflect together on themes that come up around...

The holiday season is ramping up. Find out about holiday things to do in Maryland. From ice skating and holiday performances to where to see lights and cut down a tree. You’ll learn about some favorites events and holiday activities.VolunteeringAfter almost two years of the pandemic there are families and communities in need. Discover how you can help out.Mmm, turkey – it’s not too late to find a Farm Fresh Turkey for your holiday meals!Best places to be outside and get into the Holiday Spiri...

Talking about death won’t kill you. Everyone needs to have those conversations since we are all going to die. We just don’t know when. It’s usually uncomfortable to talk about death, but it’s an important discussion to have, especially with young children who might not understand what has happened. And also with aging parents so that everyone is on board with end of life wishes.Dr. Joey Nichols discusses talking about death at different stages of life, from kids to grandparents, and when we s...

What is the latest COVID vaccination update for ages 5-12 now that the FDA has approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations for kids? What should parents do? Medical Director, Dr. Edwards and Partner Pediatrician, Dr. Turner from Annapolis Pediatrics will gave us the latest information and answered questions.COVID Vaccination RisksMore than 415 million vaccinations have been given to adults and children ages 12 and over. There have been minimal side effects. In contrast COVID is now the 8th highest ...

What is Benchmark testing and how can it help your student? After 18 months of an atypical school experience for most kids, is your student’s achievement at grade level? Or perhaps your child says they are bored in school. Is the coursework too easy? This discussion is lead by Dr. Leslie Eget, from The Summit School and Rachel Amstutz, A to Z Education Consulting.Testing and EvaluationBenchmark testing evaluates students, grades 1-12, in math and reading. Test results are compared against spe...

Building kids’ confidence is the underlying motivation behind the two books that author and preschool director, Mary Ostrowski has written.We talked to Mary about her books Drip, Drop and Drizzle: A Journal to Grow Your Child’s Creativity and Drizzle and the Letter. Whether it’s a story kids have read or through stories they create on their own, learning to express themselves helps building kids’ confidence.“Kids can’t change how they feel, but they can change how they react to events,” says ...

Learn how to minimize food allergies in children from Dr. Wendy Swanson, author of “Mama Doc Medicine. In our interview Dr. Swanson discusses how to prevent food allergies.Minimize Food AllergiesScience has proven that the early introduction of common food allergens to babies reduces the instances of food allergies. Eggs, peanuts, hazelnuts and seafood can all be feed safely to babies beginning at four to six months. If a child is allergic the reaction will begin within two hours of eating th...