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It all started to unravel when the first drop of blood hit the carpet—“it” being my Instagram-perfect, curated vision of what our family’s home-school would look like. The owner of that drop of blood (and several more drops to follow) was my curly-headed, precocious three-year-old, the youngest of our bunch …

I have spent a lot of time online during the coronavirus pandemic. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements, it’s nearly impossible to conduct any sort of parent-on-the-street interviews IRL. Similarly hampered from socializing, moms and dads have taken to social media more than usual. This is where I find …

If one more person tells me I need to “fill my cup” in the interest of self-care, I’m going to hotbox them in a meat locker. With lots and lots of aged meats. Stop telling me to get a massage. I don’t want a facial or a pedicure. I might …

As parents we are taught that our children model our behaviors. Whether we realize it or not we have eyes watching us at all times. We hope that our kids only pick up on our good behaviors and lessons, such as saying please and thank you. But inevitably some less …

We asked parents on social media what they are most looking forward to this summer. Here’s what they said about the fun they hope to have in the next few months. “Cookouts and family time.” “Longer Days. More sun = more writing and reading on the balcony.” “No more fighting …

Welcome to a day in the life of a mom of three, wife, special education teacher, cook, maid, shopper, friend and counselor. Have I lost you yet? Let’s get this day started Wake Up: Our family’s morning routine went out the window when the quarantine began. We switched from up …

Baltimore’s Child wants to hear from you: As you’ve watched protests around the world in response to the death of George Floyd, what is something you’ve wished for our community? Your child? The future? How do we bridge racial divides in our country? We’re not interested in social media squabbles, …

Thousands of fearless people across the country took to the beaches, parks, racetracks, pools, clubs and streets this holiday weekend, drunk with freedom, liberty and their constitutionally guaranteed right to kill as many people as they chose. Meanwhile, my sister-in-law cried over her baby’s hospital bed in the pediatric intensive …

The coronavirus outbreak may be causing stress and anxiety for you. And it is likely that your children are also feeling some varying levels of anxiety due to disruptions in their lives and schedules. So how can you as a parent help your children process what they’re feeling when you …

It’s Memorial Day weekend. The day, of course, is a somber one, but the weekend itself marks the beginning of summer for so many families. With that in mind, Weekend Family Fun: May 21-25 has three ways to honor fallen soldiers and to learn about American history. It also offers …