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The Playful Parent was created in 2016 as a blog to share the joys and craziness of parenting. The founder of The Playful Parent is a full time domestic energizer and has a Bachelors from Marymount University and a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

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FIELD TRIP TO MLK MEMORIAL
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/field-trip-to-mlk-memorial/
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Honor the most powerful voice of the Civil Rights movement, by visiting the MLK Memorial. Read 15 quotes etched in granite. While there play the “I Have a Dream” speech under his stone shadow for an even more powerful message. Link to Speech can be found on the PBS website where you will also find educational activities.
For more ideas on crafts, recommended readings and event see the article link.
GET OUTDOORS
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/get-outdoors/
GET OUTDOORS
Date: Daily
Location: Local Parks
Details: If you are looking for a way to get your child’s energy out while still social distancing, I highly recommend taking a hike or visiting your local park to have fun on the play ground. Here’s a guide for Maryland’s Top Ten Parks. For Charles County, I highly recommend Pisgah Park. St. Mary’s County I recommend Wieck Park.
LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS
9:00 AM-7:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/library-virtual-mobile-events/
LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS
Dates: Daily
Details: Check out what happening at your local library today!
Calvert Calendar Link
Charles Calendar Link
St. Mary’s Calendar Link
HONORING DR MLK
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/honoring-dr-mlk/
HONORING DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
Dates: Monday, January 18, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Families can virtually dive into the stories of civil rights activists in New York, not only Dr. King but also Ella Baker, Milton Galamison, Bayard Rustin, Malcolm X, and Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture). Explore Dr. King’s oft-overlooked activism against the Vietnam War as it relates to the ongoing movement for Black Lives today.
Cost: FREE
Event Link
SCIENCE AT HOME
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/science-at-home/
SCIENCE AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: James E Richmond Science Center
Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!
Cost: FREE
Link
MLK DAYS 2021
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/mlk-days-2021/
MLK DAYS 2021
Dates: Saturday, January 16 – Monday, January 18, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: A virtual community event on Zoom host by Annmarie Gardens
Details: Pick your day and join one of the FREE Zoom sessions!
Cost: FREE
Registration Link
Event Link
FREE LUNCH - CCPS MOBILE MEALS
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/free-meals-for-kids-2/
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
Date: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Most days
Location: Public Schools Through Out Charles County
Details: Bring child, ID or report card to receive bagged. Available at school or mobile pick up in communities. See flier or View the full months menu here
Link
CHARLES COUNTY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
12:00 PM-7:00 PM
01/18/2021
https://theplayfulparent.org/event/charles-county-recreational-activities/
CHARLES COUNTY PARKS & REC ACTIVITIES
Date: Daily
Times: Vary
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: Visit Charles County Parks & Recreation page to see what programs are happening. Including children’s sports programs, open gym, RC Helicopters, Wacky Science and more.
Calendar Link

The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Education and Masters in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. “I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning!” This non profit 501c3 organization was started so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.

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