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Looking for ideas for inspire the pint-sized bibliophiles in your life? Look no further! This week’s (Cool) List, produced in partnership with Women’s Daily Post, …

Holiday fun around town is kicking off this weekend… plus virtually meet Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne, cheer the Ravens on from your …

Pumpkin, pumpkin, on the ground. How’d you get so big and round? As part of McDonogh School’s Seed to Table program, incoming kindergarten students visit …

ALL ABOARD! Join (cool) progeny and St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School on Saturday, December 5th for an evening aboard the Virtual Kindness Express! In …

This week’s Kindness Club activity? Help a hungry family! Next week is Thanksgiving and we know that many families are struggling with hunger. COVID has …

Even though our lives have slowed down in the times of COVID, it seems like things have gotten cloudier. Maybe we’re not traveling or doing …

Jennifer Nolley is no stranger to the multi-kid juggle. She also knows the joy that art brings to kids. The challenge: to make art-making accessible …

Story times, turkey platter decorating, Flight Fest, Diwali fun, family hikes, take-and-make art, drive-through dinosaurs and MORE! Here are our favorite activities for kids and …

We are fresh off a week of beautiful fall weather. It could not have been more perfect for enjoying hiking and sports, and playing with …

Lucie Pentz, Child Psychologist at St. James Academy, has watched how parents, teachers, and students have adapted during fall semester, finding opportunities while navigating challenges. …

Many families are switching-up the big, traditional get-togethers in favor of smaller ones this holiday. Looking for a little holiday help? These local restaurants, grocery …

Long before this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, the students at Roland Park Country School (RPCS) could be found outside for class. In the early 20th century, …

Kindness rocks — literally! The inspirational movement is in full swing during COVID, and this week, Kindness Club is joining the fun! Paint your own …

A few holiday seasons ago, we published this recipe by Baltimore mom Lauren Carpenter. With our focus on comfort food this week, we thought we …

Ravens Drive-In Watch Party, Roland Park Art Walk, Virtual American Indian Festival, and MORE! Here are our favorite ideas for keeping the whole family busy …

Get ready for a groovy morning with the team at Friends School of Baltimore! Join (cool) progeny for a virtual playdate inspired by the beloved …

It may be hard for some parents to believe, but all children have the ability to really enjoy learning math. In Montessori classrooms, mathematics are …

The American Grilled Cheese sandwich is thought to have shown up in the 1920’s, when sliced white bread and sliced American cheese became available in …

Comfort Food. Even just the words are calming and welcome. No matter what the outcome of the election is, this week will be a stressful …

Hey there, (cool) progeny community! By now, you’ve probably noticed that we launched our new Kindness Club last week. What is Kindness Club? In partnership …