Frederick's Child Magazine

By Christina Katz Step 1: Pick the prettiest. Large or small, you are looking for sturdy stems, no bruises and pumpkins that sit pretty. Place the pumpkin on a counter and stoop down to see how it looks at eye level before you buy. Don’t carry them home by the stems because they break easily. Step 2: Timing is everything. …

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 sticky hands I see you! Reflective clothing or tape Matching glowstick bracelets or necklaces to keep families together Flashlight Prep for the weather Warm clothing Hand warmers Umbrella Safety Water …

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. communitylivinginc.org. B 21703, 620 Research Ct., Frederick, MD 21703 301-663-8811 The Freedom Center Inc The Freedom Center is a community-based nonprofit which works to provide services to assist people with disabilities in living independently …

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 …