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Want Valentine’s Day family deals? Is your baby keeping you up at night? What’s it really like to return to work after having a baby? Learn from our Mom columnists.

Hillary Pennington of Catonsville Patch has a deal for you – and almost every member of your family. Goodies include discounted restaurant gift cards, half price flowers and half price sunscreen. 

Sleep, precious sleep. A parent will often do whatever it takes to get his or her child to sleep through the night. Kim Remesch of Laurel Patch gives the weary some tips on how to get their little ones to slumber all night, every night, and get some shut-eye for themselves.

Lisa Rossi, assistant Patch local editor, heads back to work almost three months after giving birth to her son. David Greisman of Columbia Patch interviews her about her first days back. These aren’t softball questions!

How young is too young for a cell phone? Moms Talk, a new feature on Westminster Patch, examines the issue. Commenters weigh the pros and cons.

Each year, thousands of Maryland babies receive vaccinations to protect them from harmful diseases. But recently, some parents have chosen not to vaccinate their children, believing the vaccines carry potentially dangerous side effects. Christina Shapiro of Owings Mills Patch shares her experience with the debate.