Back To School

Gov. Larry Hogan closed all public schools in the state from March 16th to March 27th. All school activities including school day instruction, health services, extra-curricular activities, preschool, athletics and club sports are all cancelled throughout this period. There are however 8 emergency food distribution sites across the city. The sites will operate from 10am […]

It’s now August and you might be thinking about starting your Back to School Shopping…But you might want to wait – because Maryland’s Tax Free week starts next week!  From August 9th – 15th, qualifying clothing and footwear that costs $100 or less, per item, is exempt from the state sales tax. Accessories are not […]

It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents […]

Beginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. […]

In addition to studying and working hard in school, being organized is just as important in order to be successful. Not only is it a good trait to learn now, it will be a valuable asset in adulthood as well, when entering the workforce. With hectic schedules, changing classes and needing different materials for each […]

It’s well-known that the way you perform on a test does not necessarily reflect your intelligence or aptitude. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the mainstream educational system is likely to change their testing habit any time soon. So even though you may not agree with the philosophy of test taking, you’ll still need to do […]

To pack a school lunch your child will enjoy, you need to balance nutrition with fun, likable foods. Kids throw away a lot of food at lunchtime, both from purchased school lunches and lunches brought from home. Even the most lovingly packed lunch can become trash can fodder if its contents make the child or […]