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With the tragic prevalence of opioid addiction in the United States, we all need to pay attention to the ways that children’s pain is addressed in both acute and chronic situations. Children feel and express pain differently than adults, both parents and doctors agree. At the same time, pediatric pain …

The trip starts with snafus, because there always is a karmic, you-just-try-and-relax comeuppance before I attempt to slide away from real life into the magic of vacationland. This time: My 16-year-old son leaves a bag with all of his catcher’s equipment in a rental car that I had driven the …

Lives: Lutherville Children: Annabelle, 9; Maxwell, 7; Zachary, 4; Baby Winokur, Due Jan. 2019 Occupation: Founder, Kiss Kiss Goodnight Tell us about your new business and what inspired it. Kiss Kiss Goodnight is natural, nighttime skincare for baby (and mama). We’re here to help create a comforting bedtime experience that …

This spring, Baltimore’s Child put out a call for our first ever Teachers of the Year contest. Through our website and magazine we sought nominations, encouraging students and parents to tell us about a special teacher and share a little bit about how she or he has made an impact …

Thursday The Amazing Library Race Grab your passport. You’re about to head around the world without leaving the library. Teams will compete in different challenges and race to the finish line. Registration required. Ages 9 to 17. Howard County Public Library, Miller Branch, 6:30-8 p.m., free, hclibrary.org Movie Night Bring …

This is it, the last hurrah! For many, this is the last week of summer vacation. Others are already back at school. Either way, here are a few suggestions to make the most of these long days. Enjoy yourself and cheers to a great summer! Aug. 26: Dog Appreciation Day …

Our pods arrived in Salt Lake City on Wednesday afternoon. When we packed them in Baltimore, I ended up going to the ER the next day which happened to be our last day in B’more. Not the way I wanted to leave Charm City, but talk about going out with …

I started nursery school at age 3. Since then, I have started a new school year each and every September but two. With an educator’s inclination to look forward, and an educator’s internal clock, I see September as a much better time for resolutions and new beginnings than January 1. …

Thursday Maryland State Fair Summer may be winding down, but the Maryland State Fair is just beginning. Relive memories from your own childhood and make new ones with your kids while enjoying the rides, eating funnel cake and corn dogs, viewing the exhibits, taking in great concerts and much more. …

While your child may be excited about the start of school, a teacher he or she was hoping for, or even the brand new pencils and notebooks in his or her backpack, plenty of students are not, in fact, eager about the return to school and the start of a …