Coronavirus

Dear Dr. Debbie, “It’s too much to deal with” is my four-year-old’s new expression. When the seven-year-old encounters connectivity glitches during online schooling she says,...

Now that we have been back at “school” for a few minutes, I have come to the realization that there are approximately zero easy...

Kids are going to be missing a lot of regular sports this fall. What will they miss out on this fall, and how can...

This time of distance and disruption has been challenging for many, especially our youth. Our children thrive on relationships with peers and social interaction. While...

Dear Dr. Debbie,My Facebook feed has parents (and non-parents) arguing the merits of students and teachers being in classrooms together. My...

When Anne Arundel County announced its decision to extend virtual schooling through the first semester, many area families found themselves making difficult decisions about...

While most of Maryland's school districts are starting the 2020–2021 school year virtually, private schools are able to offer some in-person schooling or hybrid...

Dear Dr. Debbie, This corona coaster is making my head spin. We’ve heard that Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be online, which is...

With the 2020 school year starting virtually, you might think your kids don’t need to worry about masks. But if you intend to get them...

I know that you live only in two spaces right now, treading with your head just above the surface or submerged completely. ...

Childcare centers are facing an uphill battle to meet new and changing regulations, cleaning measures and worried parents. Listen to our discussion with Bright Beginning...

While many indoor activities are closed, there are plenty of museums and attractions have opened to the public. These attractions, activities,...

As we wait for the decisions from local school boards on whether districts will open, go virtual or a hybrid model, we checked in...

If there’s ever a year for a good summer book, this is it. And that goes for our kids, too! To...

A mindfulness refresher in a summer of uncertainty... The water is calm. I can feel the sting of yesterday’s sun underneath...

Dear Dr. Debbie,So many uncertainties are looming. Working from home has had its challenges, on top of e-learning for my children, so at least...

Dear Dr. Debbie,We are a white family desiring to combat racism. We plan to use the summer to fill in gaps in our knowledge...

Dear Dr. Debbie,To say these past three months have been challenging is an understatement. The outburst of grief and anger, and...

Monarch Academy in Annapolis has announced that it will offer a blended distance learning option for the 2020-2021 school year and continuing as a...

Scheduling anything is hard these days, especially with the summer months approaching quickly. So we’ve rounded up information on local summer camps to help you...