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After learning that a school principal enacted a "bagged lunch ban" when he saw kids bring in items like soda and potato chips, an Owings Mills columnist wondered: When it comes to child healthcare, where is the line drawn between parents and schools? Read community responses, or post one of your own, on Owings Mills Patch


Even though about 15 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, it can still be a confusing and isolating experience for would-be mothers. Editor Lisa Rossi explains how, no matter how much progress we’ve made as a society, there are still implications that if a pregnant woman loses her baby, it’s her fault. has more.


Nail biting, thumb sucking and other bad habits can be maddening for parents who are concerned that negative behavior will follow a child into adulthood. Here are some thoughts and resources to keep in mind when helping kids break bad habits, posted on .


Although studies have shown sibling bickering actually helps kids learn how to deal with conflict, read one mother’s thoughts on how to re-bond her babies and prepare them for a life as adults, on .