Kids doing card tricks

Presto Chango: Magic as a Performing Art

Michelle and Sharon Hollander - 0
When you think about the performing arts, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a gifted actor, graceful ballerina or talented trumpet player. Theater, dance...
Headshot of Amy Goldsmith, sports nutritionist and owner of Kindred Nutrition & Kinetics in Frederick

Ask the Expert: Proper Diets for Young Athletes in Frederick

Jillian Diamond - 0
Being an athlete isn’t just about getting proper exercise — it’s about eating right. Children who play sports or are otherwise physically active may...
A mother holds a plate of fish, while a father holds a noisemaker and a child holds a plate of sweets; in the forefront, a child wearing glasses holds a sign that says "You're invited" on this illustrated cover for "Patrick and the Perfect Party" by Anne Wynter

Time To Party: 8 Fantastically Festive Books for Kids

Frederick County Public Libraries - 0
Birthday parties and celebrations are a big part of childhood! These stories about the fun and mayhem that often accompany planning the perfect party...
A family shops together in a grocery store

Poll: Where Do You Like To Grocery Shop Around Frederick, MD?

FC Staff - 0
Frederick families, we have a new feature on frederickschild.com! Go to our polling page, frederickschild.com/poll to answer a question each month about parenting, family...

Maryland Governor Announces Funding to Cover November SNAP Benefits

Jillian Diamond - 0
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Monday, Nov. 3, that $62 million from state funds will be used to fund SNAP benefits for Maryland residents...

First Up: Family-Friendly News in Frederick County in June

Jillian Diamond - 0
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition Secures Legislative Victories for Marylanders with Disabilities The Maryland state legislative session for 2025 was an especially successful one for the...
Photo of a child holding a balloon in a large conference room with tables set up and people milling around.

World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo Provides Solutions for Families

Zoe Bell - 0
Families of kids with disabilities are probably all too familiar with the struggles of going shopping. They search high and low for clothing that’s...

Wild & Wonderful: 5 Towns to Explore in West Virginia

Andrew Guckes - 0
In West Virginia, there remains something that does not exist in most of the rest of the country, especially in the East: under-traveled beauty....

First Up: Family-Friendly News in April and May

Jillian Diamond - 0
Frederick Community College Child Care Center Closing in May A child care center operated by Frederick Community College for 30 years is closing this May. In...
Two kids, a boy and a girl, sit on a couch reading some picture books and smiling. They are described as siblings.

Frederick County Board of Ed Approves Anti-Censorship Library Policy

Jillian Diamond - 0
The Frederick County Board of Education recently approved a new policy regarding its school libraries in a 4-2 vote. The policy in question, Policy 501,...
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