Frederick's Child Magazine

Jasmine Simms is one relatable mom. First, there’s the story she tells about the time she tried to take a bubble bath all by herself, and her intrepid 2 ½ –year-old daughter broke into the bathroom using only the straw from a Capri Sun. Then there is the title of …

We will be updating this list throughout the COVID-19 crisis. If you have information on an important resource for families or ways that parents and children can help their community, please email our editor Jessica Gregg at [email protected] School Resources Check these websites for academic information and other resources provided …

From her house to yours! Kids’ Music Legend Laurie Berkner Invites Families To Join Her For Live “Berkner Break” Concerts Stuck inside right now? Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner is here to help kids and parents find a routine, get up and move, and learn and play together. And it’s …

12 Sites for Homeschooling Parents We know that balancing working from home and working to ensure your children are still learning, active and engaged is not going to be easy. But as parents, we can rise to the challenge. We’ve rounded up a few ideas to help you navigate this …

Note: Our staff is currently putting together our April issue, which will focus on sports, health and fitness. As we write, design and edit, much of what we are covering is being cancelled. This is our editor’s letter for that issue. I sat down to write this on Thursday as …

Whether you’ve attended summer camp as a child or whether your child is the first in your family to go to camp, sending your child to camp takes some preparation and planning. If your son or daughter will be attending overnight camp for the first time, you have a great …

When my 10-year-old daughter is allowed to have television time, we have found her watching cooking shows many times during the coronavirus lockdown. “Cake Wars,” “Kids Baking Championship,” “Sugar Rush,” “Zumbo’s Just Desserts” and “Nailed It!” are a few of her favorites. We even drove to Brunswick to go to …

COVID-19 may change the way you and your family celebrate the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa this year, but there’s still fun to be had! We’ve compiled a list of local events and activities to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Happy Holidays from all of us at Frederick’s Child! Editor’s …