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Maryland Family Summer Cooking Club with Howard County Chef

by Kit Waskom Pollard — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 EDT

Learn some great recipes and sharpen up your chef skills in our month long club.

Nikki McGowan is no stranger to half-pints in the kitchen.

Maryland 5th-grader to present cupcake idea to Warren Buffett

By Laura Lefavor — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

Krissa Hillman of Jessup created Cupcakes for Literacy

If you ever find yourself looking for an excuse to eat more cupcakes, 11-year-old Krissa Hillman has a good one.

Baltimore percentage of same-sex couples raising kids among highest in nation

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:00 EDT

Study finds a full 20 percent of Maryland same-sex couples are raising kids

Same-sex couples in the Baltimore area are raising children at a higher rate than in most large metropolitan regions in the nation, according to a new study released by a think tank at the UCLA School of Law.

A 'Scary Mommy' sort of Mother's day

By Kristine Henry , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:58:00 EDT

Baltimore's Jill Smokler, aka Scary Mommy, discusses her new book and motherhood

Baltimore's Jill Smokler, aka Scary Mommy, discusses her new book and motherhood.

Howard County high schoolers compete in national cooking competition [Pictures]

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:11:00 EDT

Dad's whimsical take on family photographs

By Kit Waskom Pollard, For The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Dave Engledow creates unexpected and funny situations for himself and his 2-year-old daughter in their Maryland home

Some dads play peek-a-boo with their kids. Some play catch. Dave Engledow stages photo shoots.

Kid triathlons becoming more popular

By Andrea K. Walker, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:08:00 EDT

Running-swimming-biking competitions draw racers as young as 7

When 11-year-old Benjamin Lausch competes in triathlons, his eye is on beating a boy from Pennsylvania named Daniel.

DIY Birthday Party: Wizard of Oz

By Sarai Brinker — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Throw a party that's over-the-rainbow.

Throw a party that's over-the-rainbow fun.

Party on Wheels

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:04:00 EDT

Planning a birthday party but unsure where to go or what to do? Consider staying home and have the party delivered to you.

Kids who start businesses learn the value of money along the way

Kit Waskom Pollard — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Small-fry startups

From hot-chocolate stands to dog walking to helping people with computers, kids can start their own businesses — and learn about the value of money along the way.