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The Ups and Downs of Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Zane Sebasovich initially decided to stay home with his two children to save money on daycare, but he quickly grew to appreciate being a primary caregiver. “I’m making a lot more value in return than I would if I was working my tail off to pay for somebody else to do something that is my superpower,” he says. “I’m not …

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Summertime Means Carnival Season in Frederick County

  Attending a carnival in the summertime is a beloved tradition for many Frederick County residents, and the 2022 carnival season in Frederick County is no exception. Children come for various rides and games. (Don’t let them play the goldfish games unless you have a tank ready at home!) Many adults line up for the food, including carnival staples like …

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30 for 30: Discover 30 Attractions, Businesses and Institutions That Have Served Frederick County for 30 Years or More

Hitting the big three zero is definitely a huge milestone for Frederick’s Child. To celebrate our anniversary, we put together a list of 30 attractions, businesses and institutions that have called Frederick County home for 30 years or more. When composing this list, we first looked at what venues are family-friendly, popular and have welcomed generations of visitors throughout the …

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Calming Kids’ Fears About Disturbing Events

Sad little girl and boy with smartphone

The news of tragic deaths of children and adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, May 24, is harrowing and heartbreaking. The deaths of innocent young people is indeed horrific and incomprehensible, even as we are still crawling out of a massive global pandemic and reeling from its aftermath. Our kids have felt the weight of these …

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Memorial Day Weekend Events in Frederick County

  As the start of summer inches closer, many residents look forward to the long Memorial Day weekend. Many area swimming pools will open their doors. Frederick County residents may head to the area beaches or host family and friends for a backyard get-together. However, Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering the ultimate sacrifices of U.S. military …

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‘Seussical: The Musical’ Takes the Stage at Other Voices Theatre

  Dr. Seuss once asked his audience to wonder at all the places they would go. The theater is one place where folks can journey to see some of the beloved children’s author and illustrator’s most famous characters, such as Gertrude McFuzz, Horton the elephant, The Cat and the Hat and Yertle the Turtle. Other Voices Theatre will help these …

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Community-Minded Moms: Karina Goytia of Frederick MD Food Truck Info

Karina Goytia took over as administrator of the Frederick MD Food Truck Info page two years ago because she knew the value this resource could be for those working in the food truck industry. “On social media, you have to pay to do boosts and sponsored ads,” she says. “Some may be able to pay for them—some not. (The group) …

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Community-Minded Moms: Shannon Flannery of Everything Frederick

Shannon Flannery was also inspired to help when COVID-19 shutdowns began. Knowing that her friends in the restaurant industry were hurting, she began a meal train to raise money to pay for meals for those who had to work on the frontlines, including firefighters, police officers and supermarket workers. She decided to start Everything Frederick as a way to help …

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Community-Minded Moms: Sharyn Volpe of Shop Local Frederick

When COVID-19 first shut down the world in March 2020, Sharyn Volpe decided to buy a takeout lunch from a friend’s catering service. Her friend was distraught because 90% of the catering events he was booked for had been canceled. As a way to bring him extra business, Volpe began advertising mid-week family meals on her community’s Facebook page. “We …

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