HEALTH RISKS RISE WITH HEAT

The summer swelter has arrived as forecasters call for rising temperatures across Maryland. That means more health risks as you work and play outside, especially for older people and young children.

Your First Step to First Aid

Having a well stocked first aid kit will help you handle a minor injury at a moments notice. There should be a first aid kit in your home and inside each family member’s car. Remember to also bring a first aid kit along on vacations and trips.

Flag Day at Ft McHenry

What happened at the Flag Day celebration at Fort McHenry? Does it matter?

A picture says a thousand words...or costs you thousands of dollars!

Photos may be the key to real estate.

Color To Freshen Your Home

If your home is overdue for a makeover, consider injecting COLOR as a way to FRESHEN THINGS UP!

An old Severna Park restaurant

Old restaurant in Severna Park

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY: Financial Lessons Need to Start Early and Occur Often

Children become consumers at a very early age. Local nonprofit CCCS advises: Parents, educators, and community organizations must work together to teach them vital financial skills for the future.

ChildDrenched: Some Good Fatherly Advice

Some parents feel hesitant to complete their family but the outcome may surprise even the most skeptic.

Don’t let hot fun turn into heat exhaustion

It may be spring but the summer swelter has arrived. The forecast calls for high heat and humidity through the weekend so it’s important to remember the dangers that can go along with it.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND – TICKS AND LYME DISEASE

Spring is prime time for ticks. These tiny, biting creatures feed on warm-blooded animals, including people, and can transmit serious illness through their bites.

ChildDrenched: Keeping it All to Yourself May Not be Necessary

In today's world with social media, some people can get great comfort and advice from strangers and friends alike.

Stress at work?

A little stress can be good. It energizes and motivates you. But too much takes a toll on your brain and your body. Here are ten ways to lower your stress level on the job.

ChildDrenched: Building a Nest in Tennessee, Part 2

This is the second part from a guest blogger who offers her perspective on the wait for a child in a two-part series.

ChildDrenched: Building a Nest in Tennessee, Part 1

Guest blogger offers her perspective on the wait for a child in a two-part series.

Coast Guard Credit Union in Pasadena Getting Ready to Ship Out

Tower Federal Credit Union Takes Over US Coast Guard Counterpart.

ChildDrenched: The Pain of Infertility Revisited

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, a reminder about seemingly innocent comments and the sensitivity of others who may be in pain.

A remedy for drug disposal

There’s a lot to think about when disposing of unused, unwanted medicine and prescriptions. Proper disposal keeps these drugs out of reach of anyone not given that prescription.

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Sleep on it

When a busy world pulls you in every direction, sleep can drop to the bottom of your priority list. It should be near the top. A good night’s sleep is more important than you think.

ChildDrenched: Saying the Words Out Loud

People may be surprised at how many others feel the same way about loss but never knew it until they reached out to someone else.

Housing Heats Up…But Still Not On Fire

Average Days On Market In 21146 Improving... but almost half of homes still languish on market unsold.

What's going around - Spring allergies

Ah, spring. The sun shines, the birds chirp, and people everywhere sneeze and cough from allergies. Spring is usually the time when people with allergies suffer the most.

ChildDrenched: All Children Deserve a Family

Adoption via any path can be rewarding for adoptive parents and especially for the children, who all need and deserve a happy home.

Fifth Annual Planet Walk Scheduled for April 13

Planet Walk event scheduled for Sat. April 13. Walk the walk and talk the talk with scientists, students, adults and kids. Event begins at 10:30 am.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Celebrates American Craftsmanship in Timonium, MD

April 26-28 Show Offers a True “Made in America” Experience for Spring

Size Matters! Smaller IS Better.

The average home garden is 700 square feet. With Square Foot Gardening, you only need 140 squares to grow the same amount of vegetables, herbs and flowers.

CSA, Farmers Market or Weekly Food Delivery Service: What's your preference?

Spring produce is right around the corner. Where will YOU buy your food from?

ChildDrenched: The New Baby Sister Effect

Siblings, as well as parents, often receive many benefits from a new adopted child who joins the family.

How Many Casualties Do We Need Before We Consider Student Health and Safety?

HB 1462 Task Force for Later School Start Times is stalled in Ways & Means. Contact your representative and ask them to vote on this bill before it gets killed.

ChildDrenched: A Dream Come True after a Dream Come True

A rare occasion deserves praise for those who make a writer pleased with her work.

Take the sting out of spring

As Spring gets ready to burst onto the scene you will see plenty of activity outside. Trees and flowers have been waiting for warmer temperatures. But so have bees, wasps and other stinging insects.

ChildDrenched: An Adoption Memoir for Others

Publishing an adoption story that may resonate with those who dream of a child can yield positive emotional rewards for the author and attainable dreams for the reader.

Support HB 1462 Start School Later Task Force at Annapolis Hearing

We need you to act now so our Later School Start Task Force Bill, HB 1462 can pass a House vote.

ChildDrenched: Books Can Help Motherless Daughters

Books by authors who have travelled down similar roads may offer comfort to those who have lost dear ones or struggle with similar emotional issues and realities.

Athletic Trainer versus Trainer – What’s the Difference?

Think athletic trainers are just personal trainers in disguise? Think again! In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we’re explaining all of the differences for you.

An Open Letter to Congresswoman Edwards, Congressional District 4

This is an open letter to Congresswoman Donna Edwards regarding a recent speech she made.

What's your excuse?

Regular exercise in order to stay healthy is a goal for lots of people, but chances are you could use a little help sticking with your exercise routine.

ChildDrenched: About Adoption, the Word

Sometimes old words may need updating when they have been overused or don't work for certain situations and circumstances, especially when children are involved.

Support HB 1462 - A Maryland Task Force for Later School Start Times

Marylanders across the state can take action action to start the conversation on healthy, safe, equitable public school school start times.

ChildDrenched: A Valentine's Gift that Melts your Heart

Children may give their parents a small emotional gift from the heart on Valentine's Day, or any other day, and it can make parenting even more enriching and worthwhile.