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Patch is interested in Moms, Dads, kids and families of all types. From what we hear, they’re interested in us, too. Having concerns about a post-baby body? Don’t know whether your college kid owes taxes? Parents share their knowledge on these and other issues in a roundup of the best in family-friendly news and advice from your region’s Patch writers and editors.

New Mom Lisa Rossi takes inventory of her wardrobe 10 weeks after her son is born and wonders exactly who it was who fit into those size 2s. But then again, this new version of Lisa is capable of something pretty amazing—giving sustenance to another human being. Read about Lisa’s revelation and catch her son’s nonchalant reaction to his Mom’s angst on Columbia Patch.

Think you’ve got a whiz kid in your midst? We’re sure of it. At Patch, we want to highlight the kids among us who are doing interesting things. The way to get recognized is laid out on Arbutus Patch but feel free to submit to any Patch site near you.

As if parents and college kids don’t have enough on which to disagree, there’s the question this time of year of who gets the tax savings on a student’s job earnings? Our expert lets us in on the answer at Reisterstown Patch. Hint: strike one for the parental pocketbook.

Is the concept of “me time” about as likely as snagging the last nacho in a roomful of hungry husbands on Super Bowl Sunday? Well, as hard as it is to do, scheduling time for ourselves is a necessity for our own sanity. You’ll like this advice from our columnist on Catonsville Patch. 

Giving birth is a natural process, but there are lots of ways to go about it. These days, women have a plethora of choices and there are classes and experts to suit everyone. Learn the differences and what they might mean for you on Reisterstown Patch.