Frederick's Child Magazine

Here’s a roundup of fun seasonal events happening in Frederick County over the next few weeks. December 1 ‘A Very Electric Christmas’ A young bird named Max and his family begin their journey south for the winter in this heart-warming tale. Lightwire Theater at Weinberg Center, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $17. weinbergcenter.org December 7 Holiday Arts and Crafts Expo …

In a society where more is always touted as better, volunteering can be a wonderful way to teach your children that there are other people in the world that don’t have it so easy. Volunteering helps your children see that others live with less and learn to be grateful for the things they do have. It’s also a way to help …

Some of the most dramatic brain development occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. During this critical time children are acquiring their ability to think, speak, learn, and reason. According to the US Department of Education, the best way to nurture these young minds is to read aloud to them—even as an infant. Research has shown that …