Baltimore's Child

5 days ago | baltimoreschild.com | Zoe Bell

The Japanese docu-series “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the grocery store and do other errands, demonstrating an independence that is far above what we’re used to in the United States. Some can recall the days of playing outside until a parent hollered at us to come home for dinner. But instances of kids being allowed to play freely, sans adults, nowadays seem to be few and far between.

5 days ago | baltimoreschild.com | Braden Hamelin

This weekend is a great time to get out and explore the Baltimore region. From a science-fueled Minecraft night experience to chemistry and the Zoo after dark, here are some of the area’s best happenings!Super Science Sleepover: Minecraft ManiaJune 6, 5:30 p.m.Maryland Science Center | 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230A Minecraft themed overnight event at the Science Center for all the kids who love the game.

5 days ago | baltimoreschild.com | Braden Hamelin

From a science-fueled Minecraft night experience to chemistry and the zoo after dark, here are some of the area’s best happenings!Super Science Sleepover: Minecraft ManiaJune 6, 5:30 p.m.Maryland Science Center | 601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230A Minecraft-themed overnight event at the Maryland Science Center for kids who love the game.

2 weeks ago | baltimoreschild.com | Braden Hamelin

This weekend is a great time to get out and explore the Baltimore region. From an art celebration to Memorial Day and a painting workshop, here are some of the area’s best happenings!Artscape 2025May 24-25, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday & SundayBaltimore City Hall | 100 Holliday St., Baltimore, MD 21202An annual art festival in Baltimore and the largest free art festival and the U.S. featuring art displays, performances, concerts and more over a two-day celebration.

3 weeks ago | baltimoreschild.com | Zoe Bell

You may be accompanying your child or teen to a regular dental checkup when you get the news: they need a tooth pulled. Experts say not to panic. Here’s how you can best support your child in the weeks leading up to a tooth extraction, all the way to the surgeon’s chair. Children rarely need to get a tooth pulled, according to Happy Kids Dental. But it’s not unheard of. An extraction might be necessary when a child has an infection, broken tooth or overcrowding issues.