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The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101
Stock photo of a girl wearing headphones. | Courtesy of Kaboompics.com via Pexels. By Sarah Lyons A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need...
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The Best Places to Live in Anne Arundel County
Two kids play with their Golden Retriever on a lawn. | Courtesy of Elena via Adobe Stock. Whether you’re new to the Chesapeake area or just moving from one neighborhood to another, choosing where to...
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Wellness Is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports
Toddlers playing soccer. | Courtesy of Lukas via Pexels. By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport Wellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians...
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10 Products For Parents of Babies and Young Children
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Young parents are all too familiar with the struggle to find quality diapers, strollers and other essentials for their new babies....
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A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Dr. Greg Hobelmann | Photo courtesy of Ashley Addiction Treatment Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread...
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The Birthday Party Checklist: This or That Edition
Children celebrating at a birthday party. | Courtesy of Vlada Karpovich via Pexels. By Pam Molnar If you are planning your child’s birthday party, there are many factors to consider. To make it the...
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10 Toys, Games and Family Products You Need
No matter how old your little one is, everyone can enjoy a cool new toy or game. Make mealtime fun with musical spoons or up your family game night with a board game that teaches good financial habits....
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Mental Health in Middle Childhood
Boy sitting sadly in a library. | Courtesy of Mikhail Nilov via Pexels. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and when people think of youth struggling with mental health, they often think of students...
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Mental Health at Home
A parent talks to a forlorn-looking child. | Courtesy of cottonbro studio via Pexels. It might look different than a bump on the head or scraped knee, but mental health is just as important to monitor...
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The Family-Friendly Workplace: Inside and Out
By Michelle and Sharon Hollander A mom works from home while holding an infant. | Courtesy of William Fortunato via Pexels. If you’re a working parent, you are doing your best to be present for your...
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Sips, Sprinkles and Nests: Baby Shower Alternatives
Baby shower party. | Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels. Having a baby is always an exciting occasion, and it’s usually celebrated with a baby shower. But maybe you’ve had a baby shower already for...
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More Local Tourism in Store for Southern Maryland Heritage Area
Southern Maryland on a map. | Photo by Marylandstater via Wikimedia Commons. State heritage is important to preserve—for many generations to come to enjoy. The Chesapeake region got one step closer to...
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Focus on Climate Resilience with Two Anne Arundel Community Projects
Two public service projects with educational benefits for families and a focus on environmental health and climate resilience are in the works for Anne Arundel County. Jonas and Anne Catharine Green...
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Celebrates 60 Years of Education
The family of former assistant keeper Harold Messick at the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse at CBMM. | Courtesy of CBMM. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels will be looking back on...
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The First Years: Feeding and Screen Time
Knowing exactly what to do for your baby at every stage can be hard to keep track of, with changing advice as conclusions evolve through more research, especially in the digital age. Two topics that...
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Cesarean Birth Recovery: Tips for Healing and Bonding
Woman holding a newborn baby in the hospital. | Photo by Büşranur Aydın via Pexels. By Rebecca Hastings Whether planned or unexpected, a cesarean birth, or C-section, can leave parents with a whirlwind...
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What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
Schoolgirl crossing road on way to school. | Photo by Igor via Adobe Stock. The Japanese docuseries “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to...
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Is Your Teen Gambling Online?
A hand holding a credit card in front of a computer screen. | Courtesy of Rawpixel.com via Adobe Stock. By Ann K. Howley Most parents would answer that question with a definitive NO. However, the...
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25 Years of Care and Compassion With Pathfinders for Autism
Maryland organization looks back at beginnings and ahead to goals of expanding services in its 25th anniversary year A child wearing headphones. | Courtesy of Pathfinders for Autism. By Katie Schubert...
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What to Save From Baby’s First Year
A newborn baby. | Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg/vascoplanet.com via Wikimedia Commons. Anyone who has had a newborn will tell you that the baby’s first year of life can be a busy time. Parents can make...
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