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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 …

Thursday Arts on Stage: Holiday Tales Celebrate the universal truths of kindness and generosity in this collection of stories from different holidays around the world. Recommended for grades PreK-5. Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College, 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m., $9, artsonstage.org ‘Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol’ Kids will love this old school …

Lives: Reisterstown Children: Nic, 19; Heath and Darcy,14; Colleen, 13 Occupation: UMBC,  The Shriver Center Tell us about your work at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I work as an accounting professional for The Shriver Center at UMBC. I have worked in accounting for 25 years. I have four children, …

Since a massive flood struck Old Ellicott City this past summer, many shoppers have wondered about the status of stores there and whether the charming downtown will host its annual Midnight Madness holiday kickoff. Not only is the event happening, it’s celebrating its 40th anniversary. And store owners say they …

“Anastasia,” showing this week at The Hippodrome, is the re-imagining of a well-known story. While some might remember the 1997 family-friendly film, positioned as a warm fairytale about a young woman who sets out to discover the mystery of her past, the show’s choreographer Peggy Hickey, says Broadway’s “Anastasia” is …

Thursday 6 Monument Lighting Family-oriented seasonal performances, music, refreshments and special winter-inspired kids’ art activities. The Walters Art Museum, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org. Itsy Bitsy Sing-Along Dinosaurs, bears and more. Head to the Kids’ Room for a time of songs, rhymes and finger plays about all kinds of …

Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100 percent not good enough for him or her? Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down …

The holiday season is an exciting time — from catching up with family and friends to delicious eats and giving thanks. But it can also be a stressful time. Staying healthy during the holidays (and throughout the year) goes beyond tracking numbers on a scale. Checking in with your body …

Parents, coaches, physicians and athletes today are more acutely aware of the danger of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) notes that more than 800,000 children seek care related to traumatic brain injuries in U.S. emergency departments each year, and about 2.5 million …

Thursday Shoots and Letters: Deer Come for stories, crafts and nature-themed adventure as we learn all about our friends in the woods: deer. Ages 3 and up. Thursdays, Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 10-11 a.m.; $2/child, oregonridgenaturecenter.org The Business of Being a DJ, with DJ Ramsey Learn from an expert as …