We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary with a collection of 30 fun summer events in Frederick County and beyond. Click below to download our family events calendar from the June/July 2021 issue of Frederick’s Child.
Read More »A Legacy for Frederick County Parents: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Frederick’s Child With Founding Publishers Donna and Roger Strong
This year, Frederick’s Child marks its 30th year of publication. This accomplishment is no small feat for this local parenting magazine. Whether you read us in print or digital form, Frederick’s Child wouldn’t be Frederick’s Child without the commitment and dedication of its founding publishers Donna and Roger Strong. Bingo …
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Beth Sholom Congregation With its historic presence as a Jewish spiritual home and education center, Beth Sholom is proud to meet the ongoing needs of our diverse and growing Frederick Jewish community. 1011 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701, 301-663-3437. bethsholomfrederick.org Dance Unlimited (at the Performing Arts Factory) Whether your …
Read More »You’re Vaccinated, But Your Kids Aren’t. Now What?
Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December 2020, health experts have touted the shots as a pathway back to normal life. While it will take months for the United States to reach herd immunity, many fully vaccinated adults are dining indoors, gathering with friends and making plans to travel …
Read More »Make This: Fruit-and-Cookie Pizza
A sweet treat? A healthy(ish) snack? This fruit-and-cookie pizza is both. Best of all, it’s something the birthday boy or girl can make with a little supervision from you. The fruit toppings can be used to spell out a name or create colorful patterns. Imagine how proud they’ll be to …
Read More »Only But a Dream: What to Do About Nightmares and Night Terrors
A wail for “mommy!” and pitter-pattering feet in the hall. Many parents know the sounds of sleep disturbances. Sometimes, dreams get scary, and children turn to parents for comfort. On average, people dream about two hours per night. SleepFoundation.org offers some theories about why we dream, including building memory, handling …
Read More »Party Like It’s 2021
After a year of car parades and Zoom parties, kids are looking forward to the return of in-person birthday celebrations with family and friends. If your party-planning skills are a little rusty, don’t panic. We’re sharing tips and ideas to make your child’s big day fun for everyone. One of …
Read More »Show Your Appreciation for Teachers
The 2020-2021 school year will be long remembered — without nostalgia. Whether your child’s school was held online or followed a hybrid schedule, education was tough for parents, students and teachers alike. Early childhood educators were asked to teach kids they’d never met in person. Kindergarten teachers had to capture …
Read More »A Rested Mom Is a Fulfilled Mom
Meghan Mattingly is up again. On most nights, one or both of her boys wakes up several times. “They both were out of cribs really, really early,” she says. And it keeps getting worse, “because they started just jumping out.” Mattingly has to deal with her own sleep issues, too. …
Read More »Pretty in Pink (and White)
The week surrounding Mother’s Day is easily the busiest for Maryland florists such as Lord Baltimore Florist and Tracy Callahan, owner of Bethesda Florist in Bethesda, Maryland. He says that business booms because the holiday connects with anyone. “Everyone has a mom,” Callahan says. Mother’s Day is the most popular …
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