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Patch delves into parenting with its own family of columnists, writers and editors. Here's the week in daily living and raising the next generation of Maryland Patchers.

Heed offered advice and share some experiences from our Mom columnists and parenting articles, written by those who’ve just about seen it all.


Do you have Father's Day cinched up yet? If not, Patch has ideas for some out-of-the-box gifts at dirt-cheap prices in this week’s installment of Frugal Families. Remember, not just any sale makes it into Frugal Family. See which price cuts may save your Dad's Day budget on Catonsville Patch.


Moms tend to be the verbal parents, telling children what to do and why. Dads tend to work in the background, but the life lessons we get from them are ones that last a lifetime, and pass onto future generations. In this week’s Moms Talk, read what columnist Kim Remesch learned from her father, or post lessons of your own, on Laurel Patch.


There’s always the potential for difficulty in keeping a child in tow, especially at the airport or mall when your curious kid wants to explore. But are leashes a good way of keeping them from straying too far? Join the discussion on tethering your teeny ones on Owings Mills Patch.


From tie-dying to taking pictures, we’re rounded up a slew of family-friendly activities to get your gang out and about, thanks to Columbia Patch.


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