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Eleanor Linafelt

The Ups and Downs of Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Zane Sebasovich initially decided to stay home with his two children to save money on daycare, but he quickly grew to appreciate being a primary caregiver. “I’m making a lot more value in return than I would if I was working my tail off to pay for somebody else to do something that is my superpower,” he says. “I’m not …

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Holistic benefits of Heart Health for Kids

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long term. “Our cardiac health as children and adolescents, as evaluated by proxy measures such as weight and blood pressure, reflects our risk of heart disease as adults,” Emmanuelle Favilla, an attending …

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Summer Camp Spotlights

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities fair happening from February 24 to April 31 at FredericksChild.com/campfair2022. …

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Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Sleep

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Getting good sleep is also necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a good night’s sleep to help with your body’s metabolism and to maintain a healthy weight,” Sarah Clauss, an advanced imaging cardiologist at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.,  says. …

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Summer Camp Spotlights

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities fair happening from February 24 to April 31 at FredericksChild.com/campfair2022. …

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3 Summer Camp Spotlights

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities fair happening from February 24 to April 31 at FredericksChild.com/campfair2022. …

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Exercise Tips for Heart Health

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Regular exercise is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. “Your heart is a muscle you need to condition and keep well-tuned,” Peter Gaskin, a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University …

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Preventing Emergency Room Injuries

Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps — in the home, on the playground and in the car — to try to avoid a trip to the emergency room. But if your child gets seriously hurt, it’s crucial to know when a trip to the ER …

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Dental Details: Q&A with Dr. Virts

Dr. Michael Virts, DDS Mount Airy Children’s Dental Associates Frederick County, Maryland What causes cavities in children’s baby teeth? Bacteria causes cavities. The bacteria eat the sugar that is left on the teeth after eating or drinking, then create acid, and the acid erodes the teeth, making a cavity. Cavities are caused by a combination of bacteria and a carbohydrate …

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How to Have a Heart Healthy Diet

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, is one important habit to form as kids and carry into adulthood. A heart-healthy diet includes multiple fruits and vegetables each day, a decent amount of fiber and a limit of fried foods. To make your child’s diet a …

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