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Family Activities at Home
In the November/December issue, discover this heartwarming feature by Heather Lageman on the importance of connecting with family through simple, everyday activities. Learn how small moments create lasting bonds and bring loved ones closer than ever.
Community & Culture
Maryland offers several valuable resources through the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, including free access to books, online databases, research assistance, and community programs for all ages.
Social emotional Education
School Seasons xSELeratED: A Year of Community and Collective Growth for Educators is a collaborative work by Leigh Reagan Alley, Heather Lageman, and Walter McKenzie, designed to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the school year through a month-by-month framework. The book provides over 75 practical "micro-moves" that educators can implement to foster community, emotional intelligence, and sustainable growth in both teachers and students, aligning with the natural rhythms of the academic calendar. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience in education, it emphasizes collective well-being, offering strategies that shift from individual to communal development in the classroom. Published by Worthy Educator Press in late October 2025, the guide serves as a resource for K-12 teachers seeking to embed SEL practices seamlessly into daily routines. Overall, it promotes a "we" mindset, transforming school environments into supportive spaces for ongoing personal and professional growth.
Maryland Family Food Influencers
Maryland Family Food Influencers represent a vibrant subset of the state's dynamic social media scene, where parents and families share authentic, kid-friendly recipes, local dining adventures, and home-cooked meals that celebrate the region's seafood-heavy cuisine like crab cakes and Old Bay-seasoned dishes. These influencers, often based in Baltimore and surrounding areas, blend family life with foodie content to engage audiences seeking practical tips for busy households, from quick weeknight dinners to holiday baking with children.
Shana Greenbaum is the founder of Healthy Fresh Meals, a home-delivery meal prep service that provides families with chef-prepared, nutritious, ready-to-heat dinners delivered straight to their doors. Frustrated by her own struggle to put healthy, home-cooked meals on the table amid a busy family schedule, she launched the company in 2018 after recognizing that countless other parents faced the same overwhelming cycle of planning, shopping, chopping, and cooking. Maryland Location is in Hyatsville: https://www.healthyfreshmeals.com/
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Maryland Family Magazine proudly celebrates the rich and inclusive tapestry of families. Through our digital platform, we shine a spotlight on initiatives that contribute to the well-being and growth of Maryland’s communities. We provide resources and knowledge needed to help families thrive in today’s environment. Our commitment is to foster connection, support, and positivity for every family.