Frederick's Child Magazine

  The Frederick Arts Council’s Sky Stage will be getting some new modifications over the next several months. Named a recipient of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s State Revitalization Program in January, FAC received $200,000 and will use the money to add a partially retractable roof and …

Loud noises and large crowds can sometimes be too much for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. Several venues in the Frederick area offer special sensory-friendly experiences serving families in Frederick County. Frederick’s Child put together the following list of several local spots. Walkersville Southern Railroad The …

Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo, DMD, MS, MPH Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry Philadelphia, Pennsylvania When are children old enough to brush their teeth on their own? I use a helpful benchmark of when children can tie their shoes or cut food with a fork and a knife. That’s a good benchmark of manual …

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 …