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With some sources projecting the heat index (what temperature it feels like) to be as high as 115 degrees in Baltimore this weekend, it’s important to protect your family’s skin and stay hydrated. Dr. Thomas Jomy Mathew, a Columbia resident, has served as the chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare Community …

Parents tend to have similar goals when it comes to supporting their child’s development—encouraging their desire to learn, giving them room to explore and finding plenty of opportunities to really let them be a kid. For families of a child or children with special needs or disabilities, including sensory sensitivities, …

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hushh+ Travel Sound Machine Choose from 20 soothing sleep sounds or use the wireless speaker to create the perfect soundscape for a dreamy night’s sleep anywhere. The adjustable amber night light provides gentle illumination. Can be charged wirelessly. $49.99, ages …

Happy 4th of July! Click on the images below to zoom in on the calendar in our digital edition of the July 2023 issue of Baltimore’s Child, or read it here at dmag.baltimoreschild.com/July-2023/index.html.

Researchers from University of Virginia(UVA) Health, John Hopkins Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a potential contributor to postpartum depression (PPD).  When autophagy (according to the National Cancer Institute, the process cells use to break down old, damaged or abnormal proteins and other substances within cells) is reduced, there is …

Kollyn Conrad grew up in Maryville, a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee. When Conrad came out as gay, he says his mother was confused and afraid—afraid of what that would mean for him in this country, Conrad says. At 18, Conrad moved across the country to L.A., and eventually launched his …

With summer in full swing, many of us are quickly approaching beach-side vacations, hotel stays and poolside fun. But it’s important to stay vigilant. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC also …

Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, socialize and play freely while still having support from their parents as needed. Children who are neurodivergent, or who have …

Pregnancy loss can be difficult to talk about and even more difficult to fully heal from. The impact it has on an expecting mother’s life can be incalculable, and the process of recovery from this grief can be a very personal experience. Complications from pregnancy have grown more common in …

Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a safe place for them to play and explore without risking injuries. To create our baby-proofing guide, we reached out to two pediatricians — Jonathan Miller, who …