Frederick’s Gloria Parsley Reflects on 25 Years as a Foster Parent
For nearly 25 years, Frederick resident Gloria Parsley and her husband, Joe, opened their homes to foster children. The couple adopted their first foster...
Frederick Celebrates 10 Years of Sky Stage
The Frederick Arts Council is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sky Stage, a public art installation and outdoor amphitheater on Carroll Street, next weekend.
The...
Littlest Pet Shop & Barbie: Top 10 Toys For Kids
Boo Buddy: The Ghost Who Loves to Play
Includes a soft plush ghost, hardcover storybook, 31 daily Kindness Sparks activity cards and a parent guide...
How to Inspire a Child’s Love of Reading
Early childhood literacy has been linked to countless benefits, everything from academic success and social-emotional skills to physical and mental health, and longer life expectancy.
While...
Things to Do This Weekend in Frederick: Sept. 11-13
Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick, including a paw paw harvest and a long-running street fair!
Into...
Family Crafting Project: How To Make Miniatures
The world of miniatures has caught the attention of adults and kids alike.
Despite the recent rise in popularity of the pink plastic balls called...
How Art Helps Kids Learn At Every Age
Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into that...
Family Fun Events in Frederick: Sept. 5-7
Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick, including children's concerts and reenactments of historic battles!
Troops Through Time
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Create a Fall Garland
Celebrate the fall season by bringing your family closer together with this garland craft. By blending natural fall elements with fall colors and old-fashioned...
How to Avoid the Aches and Pains from Backpacks
Heading back to the classroom means school shopping for supplies, clothes, and more than likely, a new backpack. More than 79 million students in...
