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Staying Safe in the Heat

The sun shines down on some dead grass.

With some sources projecting the heat index (what temperature it feels like) to be as high as 115 degrees in Baltimore this weekend, it’s important to protect your family’s skin and stay hydrated. Dr. Thomas Jomy Mathew, a Columbia resident, has served as the chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare Community …

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My Turn: Finding a Home Away From Home

Parents tend to have similar goals when it comes to supporting their child’s development—encouraging their desire to learn, giving them room to explore and finding plenty of opportunities to really let them be a kid. For families of a child or children with special needs or disabilities, including sensory sensitivities, …

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Disability Pride Month

These books celebrate diversity and encourage learning. Explore stories about kids with disabilities of all kinds for Disability Pride Month in July. Families will discover new perspectives, foster acceptance and support positive views of self with readers in every age group. Board Books “Can Bears Ski?” by Raymond Antrobus and …

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