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April showers brought May flowers, and before we know it, those May flowers will usher in the end of the school year. Standing in your way of summer vacation, however, is the fourth quarter. Long gone is the enthusiasm and energy of the start of a school year, with new …

First in a special Baltimore’s Child series on school safety Not long after the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, there was a threat against Mary Stovenour’s middle school in Carroll County. The online threat was not real, it turns out, and the school’s principal quickly reassured …

Party planning is exhausting — and when you’re drowning in invitations, reservations and rental fees, it’s hard to imagine an end in sight. Many have opted for the DIY approach in the digital age, which is clearly beneficial if you’re trying to save time and money. There are endless instructions, …

You’ve got the date, a rough idea of the guest list … now what? Don’t be intimidated, a few area party planners say. They’re in the business to make the big event easier. Off site: First, consider if you want to have the party at home or to go someplace …

Lives: Baltimore Children: Maya, 6; West, 4 Occupation: Writer and global marketing strategist Tell us about a typical day of work for you. First of all, do you have a typical day? There is no typical day of work. I’m a global marketing strategist by day and writer by night, …

Screen-Free Week — it sounds great, doesn’t it? One whole week when we don’t have to tell our kids to put away their phones or to turn off the TV, because they were never turned on. One whole week when our children will read books, play with friends, bake cookies …

I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 11. For my parents, it was devastating. For me, a kid who couldn’t sit still, it was a week in the hospital. I think the hospital staff was glad to get rid of me when I left. From there, I …

Mother Nature has a haphazard way of showcasing her spring beauty. She responds to the planting of bulbs and annuals, but she also watches some seeds fall indiscriminately from trees or flowers to then be carried randomly on the wings of a bird or a bee or on the fur …

Our planet is truly a magnificent place. From its majestic mountaintops both above ground and underwater to the lush green forests, our earth is an incredibly complex ecosystem. This is why it needs protection. After nearly five decades of conservation efforts and volunteer work, Earth Day is a day to …

The other day I came across some really cute notes and writings from my daughter Grace. Reading them made me nostalgic for her childhood. They reminded me of how loving, giving and sensitive she was — and still is. Not to mention creative. I found the writings and drawings under …