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Last year, when China stopped taking plastic recycling from the U.S. and other Western nations, the owners of Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners began to look into ways their business could be more eco-friendly. Sisters-in-law Janet and Christy Garman, whose family owns the dry-cleaning business, wanted to encourage customers to return …

The Girl Scouts are getting ready to once again sponsor Biz Kidz, a five-week series that teaches young female entrepreneurs in grades three to 12 how to craft a business plan, develop marketing, create a pop-up and essentially be the boss. The class culminates in Market Day with a “Shark …

At this year’s Parenting Media Association conference, Baltimore’s Child received 18 awards, including a Gold Award for Overall Writing and for our magazine’s calendar. Also receiving the Gold Award was B’More Healthy writer Courtney McGee, who won for her story, “When a Parent Is Ill.” McGee shares how she told …

One of the many wonderful and creative aspects of Dr. Seuss books is the juxtaposition of advice and nonsense, of life’s lessons with whimsical folly. Added to that, the antics of his far-fetched, zany creatures, including those in “On Beyond Zebra,” are playfully described with vocabulary that can play an …

Two Baltimore area students were winners in the Maryland Art Education Association’s 2019 Youth Art Month contest. The theme was the Maryland flag. Kimberly Zepeda Garcia, a 10th grader at Parkville High School, was the high school winner. She will receive $100 in art supplies from Sargent Art, and her …

Who goes to Monster Jam? Each year as the big rigs have rolled into Royal Farms Arena for the annual races, I have always wondered who went to watch. This past weekend, my college-aged daughter and I decided to check it out ourselves. Who did we find there? Moms, it …

“What did you do in school today?” How many times have you asked that question, only to be greeted with a blank stare or stony silence? You know something happened, but the lack of information has planted seeds of doubt in your mind, and now you need confirmation that the …

Does your child hate to read? Are you frustrated that they refuse to pick up a book, and instead, would rather play on their phone or watch TV? Are you tired of arguing about reading? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle with a reluctant young reader. What most …

The crazier this country gets, the more I think about the values and lessons my parents taught me and my brothers. First and foremost in our household was the Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is something I will never forget. …

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Baltimore’s Child is sponsoring our first ever Moms of the Year contest! Nominate a mother you know right here. We’re looking for mothers who contribute to their community and support their fellow parents. Share their story with a greater audience by nominating them for …