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Overtired? Exhausted? Fatigued? As our collective sleep deficit grows, so does our vocabulary to describe it. There’s no shortage of words to accurately depict that groggy state between eyes wide open and sound slumber we so often find ourselves in. A quick search of synonyms for “tired” will return a …

School is almost back in session. That means that your kids may need new clothes, backpacks and, of course, school supplies — all the fresh paper, folders and pens they can get their hands on. But not every family is fortunate enough to be able to buy all the school …

Anyone who has found themselves facing a sudden and unexpected sickness or loss I’m sure can relate to both the feeling of overwhelming sadness as well as the gratitude for those who help us pick up the pieces. When my illness struck more than five years ago, I spent many …

When we dream about our summer skin, we might envision it being tanned, smooth and glowing, but that isn’t always a reality. As you tackle the risk of sweat, sunburn and premature aging due to the sunny conditions, you might be in a panic. You might even think that you …

Want to teach your kids the best way to enjoy and eat crabs this summer? Chef Nancy Longo, the owner of Pierpoint Restaurant in Fells Point, has it covered.

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. …

Many of you are going to be sending a young adult off to college soon, and that means you’ve got some work to do. I mean beyond buying all of those dorm essentials — I hope that you have already started  (But if you haven’t, I have some tips for …

Your child just completed a regular checkup with his or her pediatrician who notices a developmental delay. What does that mean? And what are you supposed to do to help your child catch up? Rebecca Landa knows these answers. Landa is a speech pathologist who has studied infant development for …

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 …

You may not have seen the face of Carolyn Lawrence before, but chances are you’ve heard her. When she speaks, Lawrence, who voices the iconic character of Sandy Cheeks on SpongeBob SquarePants, echoes her character, so much that you can almost hear her spouting her signature phrase, “We could be …