FC Staff

Trick-or-Treat Must-Haves

Comfort Stroller or wagon for when little feet get tired (bonus: keep extra treat bags in here!) Walking shoes Ginger chews for upset stomachs Clean Hand sanitizer Moist wipes for sticky hands I see you! Reflective clothing or tape Matching glowstick bracelets or necklaces to keep families together Flashlight Prep for the weather Warm clothing Hand warmers Umbrella Safety Water …

Read More »

General Disability Resources

Advocacy Community Living, Inc. Community Living, Inc. is a nonprofit in Frederick that supports people who have Down syndrome, autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. communitylivinginc.org. B 21703, 620 Research Ct., Frederick, MD 21703 301-663-8811 The Freedom Center Inc The Freedom Center is a community-based nonprofit which works to provide services to assist people with disabilities in living independently …

Read More »

National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

With National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November, and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 11-18, it’s never too early to explain to your child what it means to help those in need. There are plenty of ways to help unhoused and hungry people in your community, and many are even child-friendly so the whole family can take part in …

Read More »

Calendar: Family Events This Fall

Spooky Fun Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns and Trick or Treating Oct. 7 & 8, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28; 5:30-10 p.m. Green Meadows Petting Farm 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville, MD 21754 Details: family night with kid-friendly comedy, animal barn, hayrides for purchase & more; last admission is 8:30 p.m.; smores until 10 p.m. Farm circus Oct. 13 …

Read More »

Not-to-Miss School Supplies

  Every school and age group has different requirements when it comes to school supplies, but here are some items to add to your back-to-school list to enhance health, safety, practical use, organization and individuality. Fidget Aids Bento or Freezable Lunchboxes Large Capacity Pencil Cases Personalized Pencils with Your Child’s Name Blue Light Block Glasses (to protect eyes from screens) …

Read More »

Calendar: Family Events in August and September

Brain Freeze Aug. 5, noon-7 p.m. Potter’s Guild of Frederick | 14 S. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701 Details: farm-fresh ice cream;hand-crafted bowls to take home $10-$20 | pottersguildoffrederick.com Goat Cuddles at the Farm Aug. 6, 2-2:30 p.m. Goat for the Soul | 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge, MD 21791 Details: laugh, relax and de-stress while cuddling and petting …

Read More »

The Roundup: What’s New in Frederick

A young child with curly hair holds a guitar.

Peabody Preparatory to Offer Lessons at the Y This Fall Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Preparatory — providing the highest level of training for music students in the greater Baltimore area for more than a century — will be adding a Frederick, Maryland campus this fall. Citing a growing performing arts scene in Frederick, Peabody Executive Director Maria Mathieson recognizes Frederick’s local …

Read More »

Distinctions, Not Differences: Autism Acceptance Month

April is traditionally dedicated to the subject of autism. In the past, the phrase “Autism Awareness Month” was used in connection with this month, but Tom Flis, clinical director of The Center for Autism and behavioral services manager, both at Sheppard Pratt, says that a current movement is aimed at focusing on autism acceptance. Learn more about the significance of …

Read More »