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2016 Party Directory

Balloon sculptures, animal encounters, clowns, hayrides, magic shows, trains, ponies, martial arts, swimming, princesses, superheroes, pirates—you’ll find a little bit of everything here in the Baltimore’s Child 2016 Party Guide. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, bar or bat mitzvah, graduation, or sweet sixteen, we are pleased to present one …

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Teen – June 2009

Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Adressing Teen Dating Violence By S.C. Torrington According to tverbal abusehe National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD), approximately one in three teen girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. In light of this troubling statistic, …

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Teen – July 2008

Are my teen’s attitude and behavior normal? A new website by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America offers insight into understanding why adolescents think and act the way they do. When thinking about your teen, have you ever wondered: “Who is this kid?” or “Why does my teen do that?” …

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Your Teen’s First Car

Striking the Balance Between Affordability and Safety By David Nelka Whether it was a Volkswagen Beetle or a Dodge Charger, parents typically recall their first car with great fondness. But, when it comes to finding a car for their teens, that parental nostalgia often gives way to concern. And rightfully so. …

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Your Teen's First Car

Striking the Balance Between Affordability and Safety By David Nelka Whether it was a Volkswagen Beetle or a Dodge Charger, parents typically recall their first car with great fondness. But, when it comes to finding a car for their teens, that parental nostalgia often gives way to concern. And rightfully so. …

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