Frederick's Child Magazine

It’s never too early to teach your kids about love and acceptance. In June, Pride Month is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the variety of children’s books that are LGBTQ+ inclusive. We’ve selected 10 books for young readers that highlight the many ways that people and families …

For the past 15 years, parents have turned to U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings of children’s hospitals when searching for specialized pediatric care. To help parents find those services closer to home, this year’s annual list of best children’s hospitals also includes state and regional rankings. In the …

Installing and using a child’s car seat might seem straightforward, but you would be surprised how often car seat checkup events can prove otherwise. Maryland’s current child seat misuse rate is 60% and includes factors such as the wrong car seat for the child’s age, weight, or height; incorrect installation; …

Summer adventures start with stories. Explore these dynamic reads for babies, children and teens. Board Books “Baby Loves Summer!” by Karen Katz Celebrate summer with this fun, bright board book. Children will love the interactive lift-the-flap pages. Play a game of peekaboo as you read this story with your little …

Discover what we’re loving for you and your family this month. Miffy Cool To Be Kind Plush Toy Kids will appreciate this beloved children’s book character in a fresh, modern palette and a positive message, “it’s cool to be kind,” in colorful embroidered letters. $15.95, ages 24 months+, douglascuddletoy.com 3D …

Some of the most dramatic brain development occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. During this critical time children are acquiring their ability to think, speak, learn, and reason. According to the US Department of Education, the best way to nurture these young minds is to read …