Frederick's Child Magazine

For families staying safer at home, children’s music can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it helps encourage little ones to get up and moving and keeps them entertained for quite some time. On the other, there are few fates worse than having to hear …

If getting your home organized is on your list of projects to accomplish in the new year, the following five tips can help you get started to clear the clutter: Scale back your expectations. Start small and be realistic about what you want to accomplish. Plan a little time each day …

When children flip open their computers or pick up mobile devices, they spend more time watching online videos than doing any other activity on their screens, a new survey reveals. The survey, detailed in the Common Sense Media report “The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to …

People with autism spectrum disorder, as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, can have “difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.” While repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is a common trait in people with autism, it’s not commonly accepted. Often, parents, therapists and educators …

JJ Cole Agility Flex Stretch Carrier This carrier slips on like your favorite T-shirt with no complicated wrapping required and is available in a one-size-fits-most design that can easily be swapped among parents. Enjoy comfortable stretch fabric with adjustable straps that offer a great fit and comfort. $39.99, walmart.com Everyday …

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 …