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December 22, 2020 The New Year is a great opportunity to make positive changes that will impact you, your family, and your community.  There are lots of wonderful ways you can make a difference in 2021, and involve your children in being a positive force of change in your family and local community: Take care…

December 16, 2020 When it comes to this holiday season, there’s so much to reflect upon from the past year. We’ve had ups and downs, moments of struggle, and moments we never wanted to end. So much has happened in our families, our communities, and around the world. Instead of dwelling on the negative, much…

December 1, 2020 Don’t overload your family with plans—dedicate time to relax and enjoy these moments. It’s impossible to do everything or please everyone. Many families are spread so thin and pack so much into their holiday schedules that they don’t leave themselves time to relax. Enjoy these moments and take care of yourself. If…

November 24, 2020 When you’re constantly on the go and trying to juggle the demands of work, family, and school, it’s often hard to take good care of yourself. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and fit during these busy, stressful times: When you can, take the stairs instead of the elevator…

November 4, 2020 Thanksgiving Day is much more than a great meal and watching football—it is a day for us to feel truly grateful for all that we have in our lives. The benefits of gratitude are numerous for everyone. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, appreciate good experiences, improve physical and mental health,…

October 29, 2020 We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions parents will ever make. At Columbia Academy, you will find a unique, safe environment where individual attention and caring teachers help create happy children, and families who are confident in their child’s experience. Our research-based…

October 22, 2020   It’s that time of year again where pumpkin spice, apple cider doughnuts, and pumpkin carving mix with crisp autumn air and vibrant foliage —some of our favorite fall traditions! Here is your guide to carving pumpkins and creating the spookiest jack-o-lantern on the block!   Materials Needed: Pumpkin Pumpkin carving kit…

October 15, 2020 Columbia Academy is honored to have been named one of the American Heart Association’s “TOP 25 Schools” in Maryland for the 2019-2020 school year. Each year, we participate in the AHA’s Kids Heart Challenge, which teaches students about heart health while raising funds to protect all hearts – especially other kids’! Through…

October 6, 2020 Preventable injuries are a major cause of hospital visits in children. According to the CDC, every year in the U.S., approximately 12,175 children and young adults, ages 1 to 19, die from unintentional injuries and over 9.2 million children are treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries. There are many precautionary, life-saving…

September 29, 2020 Music and movement play an important role in healthy child development, and they have many benefits. Children need to be able to move their bodies to prepare their brains for learning. Children naturally love music and will begin reacting to it at an early age. Whether it’s soft and soothing or upbeat…