Going into my interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson, I was a little nervous. I’d never before interviewed a professional football player. Truth be told, I don’t even know what a tight end does. But that was OK. Because what I wanted to learn from Benjamin Watson had …

A decade or so ago, Facebook came online and forever changed the way users share personal information with friends and family members. Suddenly, the opportunity to reveal the “best of” one’s self and kin exploded, from once-a-year holiday cards to instantaneous image-sharing, 365 days a year. Now, every time Facebook …

Vaccinations have long been used to minimize the risk of developing specific viruses. More recently, researchers have begun focusing on developing vaccines to prevent cancer. The HPV vaccine, approved by the Food and Drug Administration about a decade ago, is one such exciting development that has resulted from these efforts. …

Have a room in your house that needs a makeover—who doesn’t? Or, feeling really ambitious and plan to renovate the whole house? In either case, there’s a local organization you should know about. It’s a treasure trove for the bargain-hunting rehabber, plus you’ll feel better when you leave—and not just …

Houdini’s a real charmer. This rescue dog is the winner of our most recent Pet Photo of the Month contest. Like to see your pet on our website and in our magazine? Entering the Pet Photo of the Month is easy. Click here. In the meantime, learn more about Houdini …

As parents, we know how important it is to share with our kids the right messages about alcohol use. But too often, we falter. We stumble. We don’t get it right. Fortunately, experts like the staff at Maryland-based treatment facility Serenity Acres Treatment Center know how to approach these tough …

Park School librarian Laura Schlitz is no stranger to children’s literature—and not just because she routinely recommends and reads books to the students at Park. The esteemed author of eight published children’s books, one of them a Newbery recipient, just released her latest book, “Princess Cora and the Crocodile” (Candlewick …

Age: 17 School: Homeschooled Grade: Senior in high school, and dual-enrolled in CCBC Hobbies: Making robotics, horseback riding, hanging out with her cats Claire Smith used to look over the shoulders of her two brothers—she’s a triplet—and watch as they dabbled in computer science pursuits. Two years ago, she decided …

  By now, area families who’ve applied to independent, charter and select public schools have received acceptance (and, in some instances, rejection) letters for the 2017-2018 academic year, mulled over options and made their final decisions. It would seem the hard part is over. But for many, it’s just beginning. …

Age: 44 Lives in: Roland Park Children: Jack (15), Callen (13), Cate (8) Occupation: Mom, graduate student, community volunteer, former lacrosse and field hockey coach.   Q: Your impressive coaching resume spans more than 20 years and includes head coach for US Women’s Lacrosse National Under-19 team, head lacrosse and …