Many of you are going to be sending a young adult off to college soon, and that means you’ve got some work to do. I mean beyond buying all of those dorm essentials — I hope that you have already started (But if you haven’t, I have some tips for …
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When a Child Won’t Speak … Shyness or Selective Mutism?
If a young child talks freely and enthusiastically at home but has difficulty verbalizing with non-family members in public or social settings, she may be classified as a child who is shy, reluctant to speak or one who has special needs. However, there’s another possibility. The non-speaking child may have …
Read More »Hey Moms: Prioritize You Don't put your health last!
As a follow-up to last month’s look at creating healthful habits for kids, it’s time to turn the camera on ourselves and see if we are setting healthy examples. Moms tend to focus so fully on everyone else that it can take a toll on their own wellness, in mind …
Read More »Mom on the Move Jamie Caplan
Lives in: Sykesville Children: Noah (17) and Mariana (13) Occupation: Founder and executive director of The Legacy School What led you to found The Legacy School in 2011? At the time, I was working as an advocate for several families that needed an alternative education for their children. The problems …
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