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As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, navigating the risks can be difficult. The following everyday safety tips can help you navigate everything from car seat safety to baby-proofing and safe sleep, keeping …

Brad Boarman has worn many hats—and skates—in ice hockey: player, coach, official and parent. His dad founded an ice hockey club in 1973. In 1975, 3-year-old Brad was already playing. As a teenager, he joined high-performance programs. After college, Boarman began coaching and became an official. He’s now in his …

A child’s bedroom is a place for privacy and self-expression. You’re likely not keen about your children expressing themselves with bedroom floors covered in miniature racecars or clothes every night. What’s a parent to do? Set your kids up for success early. Teach your children to clean their rooms and …

Through pregnancy, postpartum struggles and even a pandemic, fitness has been a constant for me—my reliable companion. Prior to pregnancy, I could often be found on the elliptical at the gym. About halfway through my first pregnancy in 2017, I found myself struggling a bit with cardio, so I decided …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.1 million U.S. children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at some point in their lives. The American Psychiatric Association defines the symptoms of ADHD as including “inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that …

What’s the hardest part about juggling both parenthood and your career? The hardest part for me is the work-life balance, particularly over the past 10 months, working from home. Separating work time from family time while trying to run and scale a business has proven difficult at times. What makes …

Extreme weather events, a result of human-induced changes to our global climate, are happening more frequently — and they’re causing many kids to worry about the future of our planet. Find out how to help ease your child’s fears about climate change. As a parenting coach, Rachel Duffy spends her …

Join Baltimore’s Child managing editor Michael Vyskocil for a special episode of “Family Focus,” brought to you by Baltimore County Public Library. In this episode, we speak with Sean Elias, performing arts department chair and theater coordinator at Jemicy Upper School, to discuss how participation in theater arts can benefit children with …

The rain stops, and the clouds break. After a day of being cooped up inside with your children, you decide it’s time to play outdoors. You step outside with your toddler and take in the scene. Puddles, puddles and more puddles dot the landscape. Before you realize it, your child …

Children don’t usually start formal education until ages 5 or 6, but the years before this period are critical for brain development and literacy skills. To help set up children on the path to a bright future, Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has introduced “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” a new …