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‘Handle With Care’ helps schools help children You look out the window one evening and see first responders at your neighbor’s house. What’s going on? Your next thought: What about the children who live there? First responders are trained to work with children at the site of an incident, but the impact of a traumatic event can be felt long …

It’s that time of year when we all resolve to be better. Perhaps in 2020, you resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or be more kind. These are good resolutions. But I believe an important resolution you can make for 2020 is this: Use your phone less. Put down your phone and engage with the world around you. We have …

Lives: New Market Family: Husband, Tom, and daughter, Laven, 5 Occupation: Co-Owner and Instructor, Maryland Allstars Tell us about your work and how you got into this field. I am the co-owner of Maryland Allstars, an athletic program based in Eldersburg. We offer many activities but specialize in all-star cheerleading. As a former cheerleader, I was never quite ready to hang up my …

Here’s a roundup of fun seasonal events happening in Frederick County over the next few weeks. December 1 ‘A Very Electric Christmas’ A young bird named Max and his family begin their journey south for the winter in this heart-warming tale. Lightwire Theater at Weinberg Center, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $17. weinbergcenter.org December 7 Holiday Arts and Crafts Expo …

In a society where more is always touted as better, volunteering can be a wonderful way to teach your children that there are other people in the world that don’t have it so easy. Volunteering helps your children see that others live with less and learn to be grateful for the things they do have. It’s also a way to help …