RAACE News & Events

The ads and magazine articles make the holidays look like the best time of year—happy families laughing and opening gifts, delicious meals, perfect decorations. But for many people, the holidays are actually one of ...

With all the shopping, cooking, travel, and festivities, it can be easy to lose sight of one of the best things about the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s that rare chance to get together and spend ...

A tale of two birthday cakes might be the easiest way to explain what third child style parenting is. My first child’s first birthday cake was made of grated carrot, whole wheat flour, apple ...

If you’re considering hiring a nanny to care for your children, as part of the interview process, you should find out what types of special training and certifications the candidates who are applying for ...

There’s a tongue-in-cheek cartoon that shows all the different kinds of parents—fun parents who let their children eat candy all day and scribble on the walls; strict parents who keep their kids sitting ...

You may think that child sexual abuse only occurs when an adult has sexual contact with a child, but the definition of what constitutes sexual abuse is actually quite a bit broader. Behaviors that are ...

Many parents manage every single aspect of their children’s lives—who their friends are, what electives they take in school, what sports and activities they participate in, what they eat, and even how they ...

We talked with Lt. Veto Mentzell, Program Director of our partner organization the Harford County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), about what steps parents can take to protect their children and teens from the growing risk ...

Once again this year, RAACE has partnered up with 84 Lumber and several other of its supporters for a fun night at Ripken Stadium.

On September 2nd, the Aberdeen Ironbirds will take on the Brooklyn ...

Everyone comes up against problems they need to solve. It can a big issue, like deciding whether to switch jobs, or a small one, like whether you want to go for a walk or ride ...

The experts at the Harford County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) shared their advice on what steps parents should take to protect their children from the range of dangers they may face online, from sexual predators ...

When your children were babies, you were extremely closely connected. They relied on you for food, comfort, protection, and affection. They truly needed you every moment of the day. As they get older, all kids ...

One question we’re often asked when we’re out in the community raising awareness and educating people on how to prevent child sexual abuse is who a parent or concerned adult should contact if ...

When you were growing up, your parents probably said to you more than once, “Go on and give grandpa/Aunt Theresa/your cousin a hug.” They wanted you to show affection to a family member ...

Part of protecting your children and teaching them the skills they need to be safer is helping them understand how to deal with strangers. It’s not as simple a concept as it may sound ...

While thinking about what your kids will be doing this summer when you’re at work, you may wonder if they’ve reached the age when they can stay home on their own. The first ...

A pet can be a cherished member of your family, helping your children learn to care for others with kindness and empathy, cheering you up after a rough day, and adding some fun and excitement ...

You can do pretty much anything on a smartphone—order food, get a ride, book a hotel stay, deposit your paycheck, meet new people. But did you know that there are also apps that can ...