COVID isolation made relationships even harder. Kids lost two years of learning how to play nicely – both figuratively and literally. Parents have been stressed.
Articles this month focus on relationships. Mary Ostrowski gives pointers in the article “Playground Politics” on helping kids learn how to handle conflicts from the playground to the classroom.
“Dating 101” provides the details needed to have conversations with your teens before they even begin dating. 1 in 12 dating teens experience violence. Many don’t even know the red flags that indicate a troubled relationship, and need a non judgemental person they can turn to for advice. Dating thoughts and advice are provided by Moms at the end of the article.
Moms are known for being multitaskers. They are also known for putting themselves last, so Moms – give yourself some love. You need to stay healthy, both mentally and physically to be able to take care of your kids. If you are feeling lonely see the list of ways that you can become involved in the community and find your people. Your heart will fill with your accomplishments.
If you are looking for a preschool make sure to check out the Preschool Directory. There are many choices available and each preschool will be a little different. Decide what is important to you and your family to narrow your choices, and then visit the preschools that you are interested in.
And finally, even though it’s cold, get outside. You’ll feel better.
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In This Issue
Prevent Loneliness
Do feelings of loneliness threaten to overwhelm you? Learn these strategies and tips to avoid the physical and emotional problems tied to loneliness. 51% of mothers with young children are […]
Truxtun Park— Park Spotlight
Quick Look Address: 273 Hilltop Lane, AnnapolisWebsite: annapolis.govAdmission: FREE Hours: Sunrise to SunsetParking: FreePets: Pets on a leash are allowedNotes: Restrooms available in the rec center and near the skateboard […]
Playground Politics
Playground politics usually involve a spat among kids that often escalates, but goes unresolved, when adults step in. Here are some tips for helping kids solve their own problems. It’s […]
Teen Dating 101
Relationships can be both rewarding and challenging. Teen Dating 101 addresses things to discuss with your teen before they start dating. Relationships can be tough to navigate for any age […]
Where to Hear Jazz in the DMV
Established in New Orleans in the early twentieth century, jazz music is one of America’s great musical legacies. Soulful, rough, smooth, and edgy, with complex harmonies, jazz music is considered […]
Standout Students Organize Youth Environmental Summit
The Anne Arundel Youth Environmental Action Summit is being organized by local high school students. Eleventh graders Maddy and Bella Brianas, students at St. Mary’s High School, and Chloe Gamber, […]
Top safety tips for exercising outside during winter
In cold winter months it is important to take safety into consideration when exercising outdoors. Matthew Magnante, an exercise author at FitnessVolt, has compiled a list of his most important […]
10 Playgrounds Perfect for Winter Visits
Cooler temperatures can scare parents and their kids away from the playgrounds, but I have a different opinion: now is the BEST time to visit outdoor spaces. The crowds are […]
Cold-Stunning Threatens Aquatic Wildlife
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks visitors to the Chesapeake Bay to be vigilant for marine mammals or sea turtles who show signs of cold-stunning or hypothermia. Cold stunning […]
New programs for grieving adults, children and teens for 2023
Chesapeake Life Center has revamped its grief support programs for children and teens to better suit the schedules of families. Newly Bereaved Children and Teens Stepping Stones 6-Week Grief Support […]
Family-Friendly Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s landscape includes many bridges — somewhere between 296 and 445 of them, depending on how you define “bridge” — thanks to the city’s location at the point where the […]
