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Improve Your Preschooler's Vocabulary
There are plenty of ways parents can improve their preschooler’s vocabulary. University of Iowa psychology professor Bob McMurray, Ph.D. says parents usually stop emphasizing language as their kids leave toddlerhood.
Visiting Annapolis with Kids Annapolis, Maryland is a great place to visit with kids. Established in 1649, the historic colonial section of Annapolis is relatively small and easy to explore on foot and is bordered by a busy waterfront that is usually full of boats.
Mom, I’m Gay: What to do When Your Child Comes Out    Finding ways to support your gay or lesbian child may be difficult for some parents. Teenagers are coming out of the closet at younger and younger ages—some teens are coming out in high school...
True Tales of Middle School: Parents and Experts Tell All The transition to middle school is not easy — and nobody knows that better than the parents who are recent survivors. 
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Updated every week, Visit here frequently as we review movies from a parent's perspective. Full Story

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Monday: Movin' Mama

Get moving with Anne! Great advice on diet, exercise and new ways to feel fit and healthy.  Full Story

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Tuesday: Today's Teens

Try raising a teen in today's tech-centric, fast moving lifestyle. Meet Vivienne, who tells us all what it's like being the mom of three teenage boys. Full Story

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Wednesday: Young at Heart

Welcome to our new mommy blog! Follow the trials and tribulations of Terri as she makes her way through diapers with one and preschool with the other.  Full Story

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Thursday: Frugal Families

Everyone wants to save a buck here and there. Visit Marible, the Frugal Mom blogger, every week as she finds us the best local deals. Full Story

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Friday: Crafty Mom

Looking for some ideas for making something on that rainy Saturday? Amy, our new Craft Mom blogger might have just the thing. Full Story

Parenting News and Notable Events

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Looking for something to do in Maryland this weekend? Here's our Top Picks for family fun events this weekend in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George's, Queen Anne's and Howard counties. For more choices, visit our Online Calendar...

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Now that the anticipation is over and Maryland Public Schools are assured of receiving more than $250 million dollars over the next four years, the real work begins. What does winning a grant from Race to the Top (RTTT) mean for Maryland students? Governor O’Malley has signed an Executive Order creating...

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Maryland has won $250 million to improve education thanks to the competitive grant competition called "Race to the Top." Along with Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island, Maryland was chosen by the US Education Department to share $3.4 billion. The competition...

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Only 20% of homes have a park within walking distance. Obesity rates for children have sky rocketed and 7 in 10 city officials are responding to the economic crisis by making personnel cuts. A pre-summer National Recreation and Parks Association survey found that 55% of its members suffered budget cuts...

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Family Events Annapolis

Thu Sep 02, 2010
Baltimore Summer Antiques Show.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @09:00AM - 12:00PM
Glen Burnie Farmers Market.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @10:00AM - 05:00PM
Fairy House Hunt.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @10:00AM - 04:00PM
Wings of Fancy.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @11:00AM - 12:00PM
Canal Boat Rides.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @12:00PM - 10:00PM
Maryland State Fair.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @05:00PM -
Free Kayaking on the West River.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @05:00PM -
AACC Men's Soccer vs. Northern Virginia Community College.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @07:00PM - 09:00PM
Ping Pong at the Center.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @07:05PM -
Bowie Baysox vs. Altoona.
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @07:05PM -
Baltimor Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox.
Fri Sep 03, 2010
Baltimore Summer Antiques Show.
Fri Sep 03, 2010
Hard Crab Derby.
Fri Sep 03, 2010 @09:00AM - 11:30AM
Preschool Play.
Fri Sep 03, 2010 @10:00AM - 04:00PM
Wings of Fancy.

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