Frederick's Child Magazine

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in Frederick County. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list. First up: babies! Henry the Bunny This plush bunny has …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the December 2021 issue of Frederick’s Child.  

  Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70% to 96% of those diagnosed with autism can display signs of sensory dysfunction. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association added sensory sensitivity to a list …

  While you continue to take precautions to keep your kids safe from COVID-19, you should know that we are in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can take simple, everyday steps to support their immune systems at this time of year. The most effective way …

  “Can I help you with that?” “No, it’s OK. I got it.” We live in a society built on pushing through, taking on a great many tasks and then somehow “managing” them on our own. I fully respect the value in doing something yourself, overcoming the struggle and knowing …

After a bumpy 2020-2021 school year, many families are looking for a fresh start this school year. Whether Frederick County students are remote, hybrid or fully back in classrooms, new laptop technologies can help them learn with greater flexibility and power. As you begin to shop for a computer, start …

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 …