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 …

  For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy that are part of Halloween celebrations can present challenges for them. “Although it is important to …

For 24 years, Frederick Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics has been offering one-of-a-kind care to patients. “We have a warm, welcoming environment with personable providers and staff that give ample time and compassionate care to each patient,” says Kendall Prichard, the office manager. “Our patients can look forward to seeing the …

Editor’s Note: In celebration of our first Readers’ Choice poll, we’re introducing you to some of the many businesses you named the best for families in Frederick County. Frederick’s Child readers named 24/7 Dance Studio their top choice for dance programs, summer programs and extracurricular activities in our Readers’ Choice poll. …

Even though your kids would probably dispute the numbers, 80% of a young person’s life is spent outside of school. The summer accounts for some of that time, but much of it occurs in the hours after school is done for the day. How kids spend that time matters. Some …

Summer is the season for amusement parks, and thankfully the mid-Atlantic region has many. We found 10 that are all within a day’s drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and everywhere in between. Whether your kids love Cookie Monster, construction vehicles or chocolate, you’ll find a theme park made for …

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 …

If you’re looking for some screen-free entertainment for your kids, radio shows and podcasts may be the perfect answer. However, you can’t always easily find engaging shows geared specifically toward kids. We’ve put together a list of options that are all available to stream online. From a diverse array of …

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 …