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Final in a four-part Baltimore’s Child series about school safety Here’s a statistic that can be a little unnerving: 60 percent of active-shooter incidents end before police arrive, according to the FBI, which means that those in the midst of the crisis are handling it before law enforcement can provide …

As adults, our reactions to other people, families, cultures and traditions took root in our own early experiences and connections. The ability of children to effectively live in and contribute to a diverse world will depend on the positive personal experiences they have with others as they go through the …

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. Oh but, the forecast calls for another rainy week. Here are some indoor activities to keep the little ones occupied. July 29: Open the windows and listen to the rain. If you have children who are nervous about storms, tell them about …

One Saturday in 1999, I handed my husband a frozen latte and a honey-do list. It was his first time drinking coffee, and that list was cranked out in record time. I hadn’t figured myself a “pusher,” but he was immediately hooked. Now, we both drink coffee daily, though try …

THURSDAY Flicks on the Hill Did somebody say, “date night?” Grab some blankets and head to Federal Hill tonight to catch the famous murder mystery, “Clue.” The American Visionary Art Museum’s Hugh’s Family Outdoor Theatre features seating for more than a thousand and a 30-foot wide screen. Check their Facebook …

My favorite sounds of summer are kids splashing in a pool, the jingle of an ice cream truck, and that sing-song ping telling me that I’ve got a new text message. Huh? While I wish it weren’t true, the time we used to spend making popsicles and catching lightning bugs …

This week is going to be a rainy one. Here are a few ideas to keep your kids (and you, when you are on kid duty) from getting bored. July 22: Pick a book set, series or story collection and make time to read a story, chapter or fable every …

Third in a special Baltimore’s Child series about school safety This past spring, Gov. Larry Hogan approved the Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018. Effective June 1, the act requires public schools to have “either a school resource officer or plans for adequate law enforcement coverage” in place by …

THURSDAY River Romp Get ready to get wet! Bring a picnic and head down to the Middle Patuxent River for games and activities that will delight and soak the family. Registration required. July 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and July 22, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Robinson Nature Center. $6 per person or $25 …

The numbers tell a story I know too well. The same week as two celebrity suicides last month, the Centers for Disease Control released new data showing that the suicide rate in this country has increased by 30 percent. In 2016 alone, 45,000 lost their lives to suicide. The state …