3 Simple Ways To Work Lifelong Healthy Habits Into Kids’ Routines
by Dr. John Stutts, M.D., MPH
With kids back in school, many parents are focused on getting them set up for success with new backpacks...
How Teachers Prepare Their Kids for School
For many parents, back-to-school season starts in August. But Frederick County teachers start preparing for the next school year almost as soon as school...
5 Ways Families Can Ease Into Back To School
Summer vacation is coming to a close, and now it is time to focus on the transition back to school. Facing the unknowns of...
Make Reading Fun This Summer
School is out for the summer, but there are still many ways to keep your child engaged and continue their education even while they’re...
In Your Neighborhood: New Market
Median home cost: $591,000
Population: 1,650
Families (Ages 0-17): 38%
8 Sports Fields (LOUYAA Fields)
1 Area Audubon Sanctuary
Top schools: Deer Crossing Elementary School, New Market Elementary School,...
You Should Know: Matt Verlaque
By Leslie Savisky
In 2018, former firefighter Matt Verlaque and his wife, Sonya Seccurro, moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Frederick so Verlaque could launch a...
Mommy and Me Classes in Frederick
Find a Mommy and Me class or toddler playdate group in Frederick County! Many libraries, rec centers and community groups offer options throughout the...
Talking About Adoption
Conversations about adoption can feel overwhelming for many parents — when to start, what to say and how to handle the hard questions. To...
Here’s What Parents Need to Know About Maryland’s New Laws
New laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly are set to go into effect Wednesday, Oct. 1. Some of them concern new rights and...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
