Parents of children with inherited eye problems often have mixed feelings about what they understand and how they act. A recent survey of 459 caregivers in China found that most are only moderately informed about the condition, with an average score of just over eight out of a possible seventeen. Th
Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag
Parents know all too well how tricky bedtime can be with a toddler. Some days feel like a never-ending battle to keep them asleep once the sun goes down. One solution that many families use is technology designed to make the bedroom more sleep-friendly. From automatic shades to smart monitors, these
Parenting today comes with a hidden cost no one talks about enough. Behind the daily routines of meals and school runs lies an unseen workload that falls mostly on one person. For many families, that person is the mom. She tracks appointments, remembers birthdays, plans meals, and handles the emotio
Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se
Maryland is joining a growing list of places testing a simple idea: give low-income moms money with no strings attached. The state will work with the Bridge Project, a program started in 2021 that already sends cash to families in ten other cities and states. Unlike typical welfare programs, this on
Parents can start small, saying “Hey, what’s new? ” to open conversation. They should keep the topic coming back over time. A first chat might be about medicine for a cold, then later about vaping or alcohol. Listening is key. When teens speak, parents should not lecture but ask question
Parents of babies born before 28 weeks were asked about their children’s eating, activity, screen use and sleep when the kids turned two years old. The questions came from a tool called FLY‑Kids that checks if families meet age‑specific advice. The study looked at 176 children who survived the fi
Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal
Maryland is trying a bold plan that could change how health care works everywhere. The state uses an all‑payer system and a Total Cost of Care model to link money with real health results. It wants to see more people living longer and healthier lives while spending less. Families, companies, and th
