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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 …

The Great Halloween Lantern Car Parade, Día de los Muertos celebrations, pumpkin smashing, and more! Check out our favorite things to do with kids this …

I came to Park in part because I love the ways in which the curriculum imagines the outdoors as a vital learning space. An appreciation …

Located at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Port Discovery Children’s Museum is now open Saturdays & Sundays and is ready to welcome back families and little learners …

In 2019 (which feels like once upon a time, oh, so long ago), if someone asked us who inspires us, the likely answers would have …

COVID-19 has been the worst of times, but occasionally the best of times. From grandparents to front-line workers, people have stepped up to inspire us …

Are the little ghouls in your life looking for some Halloween fun? Here’s a round-up of kid-friendly (and socially-distanced) events happening around Baltimore. Did we …

Saturday, October 24th kicks off Lace Up to End Child Abuse 5K. This virtual run/walk event encourages families get outside, log some miles, and raise …

Dance the Monster Mash, check out airplanes, watch Ghostbusters at Cross Street Market, solve a mystery with the Science Center, learn about Día de los …

The pandemic has hit everyone unexpectedly in so many ways. Living and working environments have become interchangeable, and many children and schools have had to …