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This month’s cover model exceeds the typical achievements of a high school athlete. Nyjari McNeil is one of the best young track stars in the country, ranked No. 2 in both Maryland and the U.S. She holds 13 state championship titles and 16 medals. Her relay team won gold in …

Last year, I attended the senior awards ceremony at my daughter’s high school to see her be honored for serving as class president. It was one of the first awards of the evening — she and the three other girls who had served as officers were called to the stage …

As students from around the country raise their voices on March 24 in support of new action to curb gun violence, they will be greeted by the voices of the Cardinal Shehan Catholic School choir. The Baltimore choir first captivated the nation with its performance of Andra Day’s “Rise Up.” …

My wife Jen and I aren’t fancy ladies. Jen and I can do many things: throw perfect spirals, build activity learning towers, complete crossword puzzles, cook meals, save lives and educate others. But one thing we routinely struggle with is getting dolled up. Perhaps it’s the fact that neither of …

In late 1989, Jamie Roeder’s father won a contest at a fall fundraiser for The Children’s Guild. The prize: Roeder and her sister were photographed for the January 1990 cover of Baltimore’s Child. Roeder recalls a photographer coming to their Catonsville home and the two girls tossing confetti for the …

As spring looms, now is the perfect time to simplify and be present. What could be simpler than books with one-word titles? They are easy to remember and find in a local bookshop or library, uncomplicated and entertaining. This is also the monthly theme for Baltimore County Public Library’s 2018 …

Lives: Baltimore Children: Levi, 6; Austin, 4; Nolan, 1 Occupation: Blogger and Motivational Speaker Why blogging? How did you get started? In 2014, my son, who was 15 months at the time, was diagnosed with severe food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis, an esophageal inflammation known as EoE, and a feeding disorder. …

Here are 10 Easter events in our area, starting this week! SUNDAY MARCH 18 Sensory-Friendly Easter Bunny Visits Harford Mall is pairing with Autism Speaks to provide children with special needs a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny in a comforting environment. This event is open to children of …

The Baltimore Orioles announced this week that children ages 9 and under can attend games at Camden Yards for free this season as part of a new initiative called Kids Cheer Free. The program is unique in Major League Baseball and aims to bring more families to the park. Adults …

No matter how much you enjoy having children, it’s inevitable that you’ll look back enviously at your pre-parenthood life. Maybe not all the time, but there are moments. It’s okay, you can admit it. We all do it. Being prodded by a toddler at 6 a.m. will make you long …