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Raising Chicks

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:00 GMT

Becoming a backyard chicken farmer is something I had been entertaining for several years. I liked the idea of our daughters learning about chicken care, and I could taste the scrambled and fried breakfasts we would create.

Kids, Critters, and the Bay

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:08:35 GMT

Dedicated to the environment of the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay, PWEC houses various critters from horseshoe crabs, terrapins, and an array of fish and other creatures.

Arriving at Destination Imagination

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Together this team of creative thinkers buck the teenage stereotype of eye-rolling, video game obsessed know-it-alls. And these teens are heading to Tennessee.

CrossFit KIDS: Working Out for Fun

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:56:00 GMT

Seasonal sports and trips to the park provide an important outlet for getting the ants out of the pants, and now CrossFit Nation in Easton has rolled out a new type of year-round fitness class program for the under eighteen set.

Some Assembly Required

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMT

When my wife and I were considering what to do for our daughter’s third birthday, she suggested that we get her a swing set for the backyard. I chose to think of the gift as an opportunity to test my mettle as a man.

Bird Therapy

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:17:12 GMT

Amy discovers that all she needs is a birdhouse and a window to alleviate stress.

Mid-Shore Fun in the Summertime

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Whether it's making mud pies, performing for a crowd, serving up an ace, or exploring a lighthouse, the summer camps and drop-in programs in our area provide something for everyone.

Redshirt or Green Light?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:23:00 GMT

Occasionally, there are students that are either not ready or more-than-ready to pack a backpack and take part in a regular school day.

Inheriting Mom and Dad

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:18:00 GMT

Indeed, I had just now seen her feet close up as she stood, and for the first time I observed a miniature version of my own floppy, wide, perfectly flat feet.

Local Author Writes a Wrong

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:21:00 GMT

Kyle realized that his stepfather was a “dream buster,” and today Kyle is setting out to help kids identify the dream busters that might be hiding in their lives too.

Smitten in St. Michaels

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:15:00 GMT

Ms. Savvy weighs in on marriage and friendship.

Broadening Horizons

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:04:00 GMT

"I really feel like I can do anything after going to a completely different country by myself without anyone I knew for the first semester of college.”

Failing the Test

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:06:00 GMT

But on those pesky county-wide examinations, he never received a passing grade. As a teacher, I knew he had a quick mind that was deeply engaged in whatever we were doing. The test said otherwise.

Buckling Kids Up

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:46:00 GMT

Our cars are chosen based on crash test data and latch accessibility, and our kids can only lower their push-button windows to surf ‘air waves’ with their hands if the driver hasn’t locked that ability.

Playdates in Spanish

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:48:09 GMT

She launches into the daily song, encouraging the kids to nod their fists while exuberantly saying, “Sí! Sí! Sí!” Her enthusiasm is infectious, and the toddlers are quick to let go of the Legos and doll house toys to join in with the daily lesson.