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  Admitting I’m a mom to twins usually elicits a myriad of questions: Who was born first? Are they identical? How do you manage? People are fascinated by twins, especially twin babies. I couldn’t go to the grocery store without strangers approaching me to get a closer look at “the …

  According to the Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, an estimated 45 million children participate in sports in the United States annually. It’s no secret that sports have benefits for young participants, from physical and psychological to social development. As an athlete who got started as a toddler and …

  “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Licensed psychologist Harriette Wimms uses this lyric from Leonard Cohen’s song “Anthem” to think about family conflict. She’s the co-founder and clinical director of The Village Family Support Center of Baltimore. “Even when parents feel …

  I live in two worlds: one as a co-owner of a chocolate shop in downtown Washington, D.C., and one in a world I create. My customers always remark, “You own a chocolate shop and write children’s books—what a sweet life!” But life wasn’t always so sweet. Growing up, my …

  On Valentine’s Day, long before your mom days, you probably dined by candlelight in some swanky restaurant. Once you gave birth to your sweet little munchkins, your meal is more likely to involve baby spit up or chicken nuggets. Besides the lack of a romantic dining experience, you may …

  By Christie Dondero Bettwy Knowing how to eat can feel complicated, especially during the holidays. We want to enjoy food and connection with family and friends, but we may feel guilty about eating certain foods or out of control around certain dishes. Growing up, I often turned to food …

When the pandemic turned the world upside down, local mom Hannah Grieco found that puzzles helped bring peace and order to her kids' lives.