Parent You Should Know: Zorina Thomas
By Heather M. Ross
The bond between a mother and her son is one of the strongest there is, but this Frederick mother is closer...
ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships
By Cheryl Maguire
A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on...
Trick-or-Treat Must-Haves
Comfort
Stroller or wagon for when little feet get tired (bonus: keep extra treat bags in here!)
Walking shoes
Ginger chews for upset stomachs
Clean
Hand sanitizer
Moist wipes for...
General Disability Resources
Advocacy
Community Living, Inc.
Community Living, Inc. is a nonprofit in Frederick that supports people who have Down syndrome, autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities....
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
By Sarah Lyons
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday...
Is Your Child Being Bullied — Or Bullying Another Child? Here’s What To Do.
For many students, bullying is an unfortunate reality of their school experience. Children can be cruel no matter how old they are, though a...
Parenting Your Child Through the Arts: What To Do and What Not to Do
The performing and visual arts present unique opportunities and challenges, posing both an important step in developing children’s creativity and a way for parents...
Reconnecting with Your LGBTQ+ Child: A Q&A with Advocate Kollyn Conrad
Kollyn Conrad grew up in Maryville, a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee. When Conrad came out as gay, he says his mother was confused and...
Planning a Playdate with a Neurodivergent Child
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...
The Best Places to Celebrate Father’s Day: 5 Experiences in Frederick County Dad Will...
Father’s Day is when we show appreciation for the fathers and father figures in our lives by celebrating the hard work and care they...
