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Friday, February 22, 2013

PHOTO QUIZ: Where in Annapolis?

Take a look and leave a comment to let us know where we were when this photo was taken.

Just as the sun was setting, this photo was taken somewhere in Annapolis. The question is where? There is a hint in the photo.  TELL US: Where exactly were we standing when this photo was taken? If you know, say so in the comments.

Donna L. Cole

12:54 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013

It was taken from the front steps of Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, but all good guesses.   more ›

Friday, May 11, 2012

Is Extended Breastfeeding a Problem or Solution?

"Time" magazine's new issue explores a trend in attachment parenting, including breastfeeding beyond babyhood, but a pediatrician at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore warns against creating codependencies in both parent and child.

Time magazine has glommed onto a trend called attachment parenting, which includes "extended breastfeeding," when a mother breastfeeds her child past infancy, babyhood, and into toddlerdom and older. The cover of its May 21 issue features a controversial photo of a mother who has one breast partially exposed as she breastfeeds her toddler. And the cover article focuses on Dr. Bill Sears who, along with his wife, Martha, wrote The Baby Book that has spawned a trend in attachment parenting. The trend includes co-sleeping and "baby wearing"—wearing your baby on your body in a sling, according to a "Behind the Cover" article by Karen Pickert in Time. "Some parents subscribe to his theory that attachment parenting ... is the best way to raise …

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Becky D, RN

4:46 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

I couldn't have said it better! Well done! I for one am sick of hearing about extended breastfeeding. It is just what it is, extended past what is recommended. Parenting is about setting limits and boundaries. How backwards to let the child decide. Shame on you TIME for exploiting breastfeeding like this! Breast milk is for babies. NOT children.!   more ›

Friday, November 11, 2011

PHOTO: Dog Days of Autumn in Annapolis

This dog was spotted in Maryland Avenue.

With high temperatures falling short of 50 degrees Friday, I couldn't help but feel bad for this dog. It was tied to a Maryland Avenue parking meter just before noon as its apparent owner went shopping. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article previously stated that the dog was a dalmatian.

Mary McGuirt

9:12 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011

Thanks so much Molly. It's a beautiful dog and certainly looks healthy and happy! That's very interesting about the parking behind Market House. I'll check it out!   more ›

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