Title: Head of Health and Fitness Excellence at Planet Fitness World Headquarters Lives: Baltimore Family: Jessica (fiancee), Nyah (15), Kayne (11), Zyana (6) and Teddy Jr. (6 months) What’s the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? I think the hardest part about juggling being the best father …
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A typical week for Melissa Hanna might include doctor’s appointments; occupational, physical or speech therapies and learning as she goes. She is a foster parent for two medically-complex children younger than age 1 through Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Therapeutic Foster Care program. This program provides a hands-on approach to foster …
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What’s the hardest part about navigating parenthood and the demands of your career? Time! Is there ever enough time? Both working from home and having unconventional, and often lengthy, hours, make my career and life balance challenging. I have to get creative and make family a priority. I’ll let …
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In the second segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Exercise Regular exercise is also a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. …
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Title: Commercial Property Manager Family: We refer to them as The Great Eight: six biological children and two bonus children. Kenneth, Christian, Daniel Jr., Danyelle, Davon, Dominique, Noelle and Brandon Family Favorites Family Meal: Pot roast with carrots and potatoes Dessert: Banana Pudding Book to Read Together: My …
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As a mom and a small business owner, life is seldom calm. My personal brand is chaos, mixed with some drive and sprinkled with a healthy dose of Irish luck. I wear many hats: wife, mom and active member of the community. I sit on a local charitable board …
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Title: Agent and owner of The Kneisly Team State Farm Lives: Owings Mills Family: Rachael (wife), Serafina (16), Claire (11) and Richard (2) What’s the hardest part about juggling both parenthood and your career? Figuring out how to prioritize the responsibilities of being an entrepreneur and a …
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The Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees returns this holiday season at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Visitors can drop by from Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 to donate items for the toy drive. The traditional sale of more than 500 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by …
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Kelly Simmons has fond memories of her elementary school days in Baltimore. Images of children riding bikes and playing outside in the 1980s are interspersed with a strong food memory: Linden’s butter crunch cookies. They came in a yellow box, three to a pack. Everyone at her Edmondson Village elementary …
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When I think of Christmas, so many memories pop into my head. Some good, some bad and some downright hilarious. Growing up, my mother always tried to make the holiday special. She made sure my brothers and I had the gifts we wished for and that each of us had …
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