No one, from the tiniest preschooler to the oldest adult, ever really gets over those first-day jitters. Here are a wide variety of new books on that old topic, the first day of school. Board/Toddler ‘Lola Goes to School’ by Anna McQuinn Lola and her family are busy getting ready …

If you send a text message to Jamie Maier after midnight, there’s a good chance she’ll respond right away. Maier, a family law attorney in Maryland, routinely stays up until 2:30 or 3 a.m. despite knowing she’s going to be woken up four short hours later by her 5-year-old son …

Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating and dim the lights. We all know that fall is quickly approaching. So, why not try something new like hosting an end-of-summer movie night in the comfort of your own home or on a projector in the yard? Of …

Lives: Westminster Family: Husband and three children, ages 16, 10 and 8 Occupation: Owner, Sunset Slush of Glyndon I am the owner of Sunset Slush of Glyndon, a beach-inspired classic Italian ice dessert shop in historic Glyndon, which has become a favorite spot in the community to gather with family …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how the brain functions. People with ASD may communicate, interact, behave and learn in different ways.” About one in 59 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum …

The summer is upon us, and many of the area’s farmers markets are in full swing. Shopping at local farmers markets is good for our health, good for our local farmers and good for the environment, but they also can have many benefits for kids, including fostering healthy eating habits. …

“The Universe of Stories” is the theme of Baltimore County Public Library’s summer reading program. Let your kids embrace new worlds and new characters with these series that will get them reading through the summer. BOARD/TODDLER National Geographic’s latest series of board books introduces even the youngest children to high-quality …

Another riveting read to add to the collection of powerful books on America’s beginnings is local writer Chris Formant’s newest historical-fiction novel, “Saving Washington: The Forgotten Story of the Maryland 400 and the Battle of Brooklyn.” Based on a lesser-known historical event, Formant tells the story of a group of …

It’s the most wonderful time of year: The ballots have been counted, the results are in and we are excited to announce our Readers’ Choice winners. Thank you to all who voted in this year’s contest, our third annual Readers’ Choice. It’s always great fun to hear from readers and …

Lives: Phoenix Family: Wife, Tracey; Reilly, 14, Natalie, 11 Occupation: Senior Vice President for Wealth Management, UBS “If you can start teaching your children how to handle money in their early years, the benefits can last forever.”   Tell us about your work and how you got into this field. …