Here’s What Parents Need to Know About Maryland’s New Laws
New laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly are set to go into effect Wednesday, Oct. 1. Some of them concern new rights and...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docuseries “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
The Dads Who Didn’t Want a Pet… And Where They Are Now
Fathers cuddling with their beloved pets are a big hit on any social media platform, especially when the caption is “Dad with the dog...
Is Your Teen Gambling Online?
Most parents would answer that question with a definitive NO.
However, the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University recently...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
Helping Your Child Make Friends
While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you...
Performance Jitters: How Can Parents Help?
Tears, tantrums, tension and tummy aches. What do these things have in common?
They’re aspects of stage fright, also called performance anxiety. Many children (and...
Parent You Should Know … Nikki McCarty
Nikki McCarty and her family consider the Urbana Library their second home. In fact, it’s where McCarty’s younger son took his first steps and...
