In This Issue

Preschool Label Pack This selection of 34 personalized labels is ultra-durable and will help stop the spread of germs by always ensuring that your little one’s items do not get mixed up or misplaced. $21, mabelslabels.com A Little Something for Baby This bundle of travel-sized organic herbal favorites includes Organic …

I was spoiled growing up, at least when it came to experiencing theater. My grandparents lived in New York City, a short car or bus ride away from magical Broadway. Walking on the busy city streets and witnessing the sparkling lights and enormous skyscrapers were tremendously theatrical experiences in and …

There’s a certain amount of sweetness that comes during February. Cookies, it seems, are a way to reach anyone’s heart—a task easily achieved with Valentine Heart Sandwich Cookies. These cookies are inspired by the famous Linzer torte named after the Austrian town of Linz where the torte originated. Sandwiched together …

Who was your role model? As adults, we can reflect on our role models as children. Maybe it was your mom or dad, a teacher, a coach or a celebrity. A positive role model inspires children to live meaningful lives. Research findings indicate children who can identify a positive role …

As a farm boy growing up in Oklahoma around the turn of the 20th century, James Herman Banning dreamed big. He dreamed of one day touching the sky. But how could Banning, a young African American boy, find a plane much less locate someone who could teach him? In a …

Letting your kids skip a shower or allowing them to wear the same clothes two or more days straight are hygiene practices that usually get a pass with many parents, especially as we all navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One area parents shouldn’t overlook, however, is their children’s oral health. …

Valentine’s Day is a perfect holiday to show your child how much he or she is loved. Try these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and any day throughout the year. Edible Ideas A heart a day Add a heart-shaped candy to your child’s lunch …

Editor’s Note: We begin 2021 with a new addition to Frederick’s Child. “Parent You Should Know” introduces you to Frederick-area business professionals who are moms and dads themselves. Learn how they balance their careers and parenthood and discover some of their family-favorite meals, activities and more. What’s the hardest part …

In the February issue of Frederick’s Child, we described how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting child development referrals to the Maryland Infants and Toddlers program. How do you know whether your child is developing as he or she should. The following guide offers child developmental milestones for what to look …

Get your little ones in the habit of brushing their teeth. Download our teeth-brushing chart below, hang it up in your bathroom and let your kids brush their way to good oral health.