Tag Archives: social distancing

The 11 Best Podcasts to Binge Right Now

Photo: Juna Han/Unsplash We’re bored.  We’ve caught up on our favorite tv shows, spent more time on social media and discovered some new books to read. How else can we occupy our time while in quarantine?  Podcasts. Because sometimes we need a friend in our ear.  And, what’s better than enjoying a podcast for any occasion?  This list covers all corners of life, from self-care, pop …

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My Quaran’TEEN’ Diary

March 13 is a day that will forever go down in infamy. OK, maybe I am being a bit dramatic. But the girl who left school on that strange Friday thought she was embarking on what teenagers had dubbed “coronacation.” The previous day state officials announced their decision to close schools because of the pandemic, so I said a premature …

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Moms, You Can (And Should!) Still Exercise While Sheltering-in-Place

Erin Washington, a Leesburg mom and author of “Squats and Margaritas,” shares her tips This is unprecedented. We’re smack in the middle of a global pandemic where tens of thousands of people in our country are dying and the weight of protecting our families from a deadly disease is heavy. While I am supremely grateful for my healthy family and …

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Resources for Parents

We will be updating this list throughout the COVID-19 crisis. If you have information on an important resource for families or ways that parents and children can help their community, please email our editor Jessica Gregg at jgregg@midatlanticmedia.com. School Resources Check these websites for academic information and other resources provided to students. Frederick County Public Schools Frederick Community College COVID …

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Music legend Laurie Berkner to host free educational concerts

From her house to yours! Kids’ Music Legend Laurie Berkner Invites Families To Join Her For Live “Berkner Break” Concerts Stuck inside right now? Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner is here to help kids and parents find a routine, get up and move, and learn and play together. And it’s all free of charge. Families can join Laurie, direct from …

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