Shari Bailey knows birthdays can be among the most special celebrations in a child’s life—especially for children who don’t know how many of them they will have. Of her 8-year-old twin girls, Lana and Laila, the latter has a rare congenital disorder, Jacobsen’s Syndrome, which occurs in only one …
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Parent You Should Know: Melissa Seltzer
Melissa Seltzer is the Senior Director of Community Arts for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore’s arts education programming for adults and children. She lives in Westminster with her husband (Evan) and sons Dylan (2 1/2) and Brody (8 weeks). What do you love the most about being a …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Phaedra Stewart Business owner and author Phaedra Stewart on parenting
How do you balance juggling parenthood and your career? Very carefully! I left corporate culture and started a business in 2021 partly to focus more on my family and son’s academic and social progress. My son was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, and he requires academic support because he learns differently. …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Theodore “Teddy” Savage
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 …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Jessica Formicola
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 …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Stephanie Ziman
Title: Director of the early childhood program at Beth El Congregation, Federal Hill Lives: Owings Mills Family: Adam (husband), Isabelle (17) and Arden (20) What’s the hardest part about juggling both parenthood and your career? Time. At any stage, there are certain things that you want to be …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Etienne Nadeau
Title: Assistant library manager at the Reisterstown Branch of Baltimore County Public Library Lives: Baltimore Family: Julia (wife), Sophie (4 years old), Madelyn (2 months) What’s the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? Something I call energy management, making sure I still have energy, patience and enthusiasm …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Donnita Fowler
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 …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: John Kneisly
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 …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Lisa Wallace
What were some of your motivations for creating I’m the Chef Too!? I’m The Chef Too! started out of the necessity of helping our son who has ADHD. He had a hard time focusing in school but loved to connect with me in the kitchen. I thought what better way …
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