Rolling Into Athletics
When Maddie Wilson was 4 years old, her parents took her to watch the Boston Marathon. When she saw the wheelchair racers zoom past,...
Helping Your Child Make Friends
While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you...
Wild & Wonderful: 5 Towns to Explore in West Virginia
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....
Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day
Spring is here, and with it a familiar holiday: Mother’s Day. It’s a special day to show your mother and mother figures how much...
Performance Jitters: How Can Parents Help?
Tears, tantrums, tension and tummy aches. What do these things have in common?
They’re aspects of stage fright, also called performance anxiety. Many children (and...
First Up: Family-Friendly News in April and May
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...
Wellness Is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports
By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport
Wellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians...
Kid-Friendly Events in Frederick County This Weekend
There’s something to do for all ages in Frederick County this weekend. From an Easter breakfast for the younger crowd to an educational event...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
Explore Nature at These Frederick Events
Spring has sprung, so it's the perfect time to get outside and explore the world around you. From a sheep-themed farmer's market to a...
