A lovely pictorial dictionary of careers, an alphabet of occupations
About being a foster kid
A story about adoption and forever love
A single mother's ode
A bus-riding dog in Seattle!
A Howard County 18-year-old has turned his passion for gaming into a fundraiser to benefit Johns Hopkins pediatric leukemia research.
According to WalletHub, Columbia ranks 5th in the nation for a best place to raise a family.
Howard County Library System's free summer reading program is underway. It's open to children, teens and adults.
Besides the first long weekend of the summer and a big sale and BBQs?
Buddy's Magic Window: A Little Dog's BIG Adventure wins IBPA Ben Franklin award!
Funding provided for continued case management and support services for adults and children living in the family shelter
A Clarksville second-grader has been named a national finalist in the Doodle for Google contest. You can help him win by voting this week.
The boards include braille and are designed to encourage a sense of community and an inclusive, more equitable play area environment.
Gorilla freed from too-small enclosure in shopping center, now a Disney movie up for an Academy Award!
Barnes & Noble Book of the Year, 2019
Volume One: Inspiring Children to Share
Children's book, stuffies, playing a joke on Mom
Meltdown management for families with a child on the autism spectrum
Enjoy several live story sessions with guests including Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Tonya Aikens, president/CEO of the HCLS.
A book to read and to use. Learn about animal habitats - and yours!
A harried mom of four in an average day
Special Read-Aloud Edition
Winter warmth and lookin' good!
A coming-of-age book for everyone. Delightfully funny with reminiscences of what it's like to be a child.
Morgan Mackenzie Cross was born at 12:06 a.m. New Year's Day at the Howard County hospital.
Health experts urge Maryland residents to stay home this New Year's holiday. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the weekend safely.
New girl in town, two dogs (one, rescued), Connecticut farm, fitting in
More than 900 families registered to receive gifts for their children.
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
A family vacation in Scotland - with wolves
Kids, fox kit, England, Cub Scout auction, veterinarian parents
Is your child afraid of spookies and creepies at night?
Little red-haired girl learns lesson from Mom
A caterpillar, a cocoon and a butterfly mirror our lives as we live through change
The too-perfect family with obvious lessons learned
Fun poetry for imaginative families with wondrous detailed watercolor illustrations
Easy-to-read books allow for a fun way to prepare for the pumpkin patch in Howard County.
Dutch Shepherd pup, FEMA, dog training
Girl, found dog, summer, the South, new friends
Apples, donuts, thinking and talking dogs
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.