Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Sleep
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Getting good sleep is also necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a good night’s sleep to help with your body’s metabolism and to maintain a healthy weight,” Sarah Clauss, an advanced …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Tiffany Ellis
Tiffany Ellis is a labor and delivery registered nurse. What’s the hardest part about juggling parenthood and your career? For me, the hardest part is not always being able to attend every activity my children have going on in their lives. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I always had …
Read More »Summer Camp Spotlights
It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities …
Read More »My Turn: 5 Things Only a Mom Would Say on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, long before your mom days, you probably dined by candlelight in some swanky restaurant. Once you gave birth to your sweet little munchkins, your meal is more likely to involve baby spit up or chicken nuggets. Besides the lack of a romantic dining experience, you may also …
Read More »Dental Details: Q&A with Dr. David R. Ross
We all know that feeling: Uh-oh, my child has a cavity. Was it too much candy? Not enough time spent brushing? Should we have come in sooner for a checkup? Preventive care is always the goal with any dental visit, but many questions abound. What age should my child first …
Read More »3 Summer Camp Spotlights
It’s time to start thinking about summer camp for your kids. These three Frederick area camps are featured in our 2022 Summer Camp Directory in the February/March issue of Frederick’s Child. To learn more about local summer camp offerings, be sure to check out our virtual summer camps and activities …
Read More »Exercise Tips for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Regular exercise is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. “Your heart is a muscle you need to condition and keep well-tuned,” Peter Gaskin, a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Maryland …
Read More »Benefits of Special Needs Summer Camps
As the chilly winds of winter blow through the mid-Atlantic region, many of us long for the sunny days of summer. For our kids, it’s not only the warmer weather that boosts summer’s appeal. They look forward to swapping school days for pool days at summer camp. Attending summer camps …
Read More »Preventing Emergency Room Injuries
Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps — in the home, on the playground and in the car — to try to avoid a trip to the emergency room. But if your child gets seriously hurt, …
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