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By Amy Landsman Six years ago, 10-year-old Jordan KesslerΓÇöa typically happy, healthy young girlΓÇösuddenly began experiencing debilitating headaches. ΓÇ£At the time, youΓÇÖre just horrified,ΓÇ¥ says her mom, Ellen Kessler, of Potomac. ΓÇ£SheΓÇÖs not [going to] school, and sheΓÇÖs screaming every night with headaches.ΓÇ¥ Kessler took Jordan repeatedly to the pediatrician, …

By Carolyn Jabs Social media has become the new backyard fence, a place where parents can tell stories, swap tips, and even brag a bit. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that moms, in particular, give and get lots of encouragement, as well as useful parenting information, …

By Joyce Heid Late this past August, Janine D’Adamo and Alec Heuisler of Waverly welcomed their son, Niko, into the world at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. In preparing for Niko’s arrival, although they were very comfortable with their choice of hospital and obstetrician, the couple still felt they …

“Teach a child in his own way; He will not swerve from it even in old age.” –Proverbs 22:6 Students truly flourish when their teachers see their strengths. Beth Tfiloh Lower School’s team approach to education provides opportunities for students to learn in small groups for a more personalized classroom …