The violence that has reared its ugly head around the world has me worried for our children. It has left me wondering how we will send our children out into the world. How will they cope? We never know when terror will strike—domestic or foreign. ISIS appears out of nowhere …
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Fall Favorites
For some, the crisp autumn air and turning of the leaves can’t come fast enough, while others turn a bit gloomy as the long, hot days of summer fade. But whether you’re cheering on fall or staving off the back-to-school blues, everyone can agree that weekend apple picking and hayrides at …
Read More »Financial First Beginnings
Financial literacy is one of the most useful and necessary skills over the course of a lifetime. However, until recently, schools have not been teaching money-management skills. With student debt amounting to more than $1 trillion across the country and current issues like low wages and inflation facing young people, …
Read More »More Options Available for Those with Special Needs.
Education is rarely a one-size-fits-all discipline, especially among the special needs population. Luckily for individuals with disabilities, the Baltimore area has a variety of schools, agencies and programs that offer education, training and other help that can be tailored toward specific needs. Local schools do their part to cater to …
Read More »What to Read (and Not Read) When You’re Expecting
Initially, I thought a first-time pregnancy in 2016 would be a breeze. There’s an abundance of information out there for moms-to-be and a wealth of resources—from obstetrician offices with 24-hour call lines to books, blogs and videos on all subjects concerning pregnancy. But after I started digging into this veritable …
Read More »Editor’s Note: Falling in Love with Fall
Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, the cooler weather, the apple cider and pumpkin pie. (Plus, I finally get to break out my blazers, boots and scarves again!) And here we are, on the cusp of fall once more. During the fall, it seems everything is apple- …
Read More »Artisanal Babies
Baltimore is full of talent—it’s one of the best parts of the city. We have a vibrant music scene, a thriving arts community and, recently, a growing number of entrepreneurial artisans and craftspeople. Being an expecting mom myself, all my thinking now trends in that single direction, so I went …
Read More »Beyond Pie
With fall comes the promise of delicious fall desserts, especially pumpkin and apple pies. We all love pie, of course, but just in case you’re getting sick of the same old recipe, here’s a few new (and delicious!) ways to get your pumpkin and apple fix. Fall in Love Fall is …
Read More »Bookmarked: Young Adult Novels
Young adult fiction is having a major moment. Though the genre is intended for readers aged 12-18, adults and teens alike have recently been swept away by YA powerhouses like the Divergent and Hunger Games series, John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars” and, of course, Harry Potter. It’s easy …
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