In This Issue

10 Types of CAMPS to Explore

Use our Family Fun checklist to narrow down your child’s camp choices. Is there a type of camp they may not have considered yet? To Zoom into this list and explore other camp-related stories and resources, read our digital edition here.  

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14 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

Although VaLentine’s Day may often be thought of as a holiday for adults, what could be sweeter than Valentine’s Day with your kids? Many kids exchange valentines at school, but you can make your child’s Valentine’s Day at home super sweet, too. Here are 14 ideas to put you in the mood to celebrate: Make Heart-Shaped Food A heart-shaped pizza …

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What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?

When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day (6-hour) camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete, so this type of camp was not a good match for my personality. I remember coming home every day whining to my …

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ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships

By Cheryl Maguire A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on the task for several weeks. She printed pictures, gathered mementos and listened to stories about their friend. The book — meant to be a group gift for their classmate’s baby shower — was more than …

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Is Your Child Being Bullied — Or Bullying Another Child? Here’s What To Do.

For many students, bullying is an unfortunate reality of their school experience. Children can be cruel no matter how old they are, though a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Injury Center states that bullying is most commonly reported in middle school. Common anti-bullying sentiment, such as “be an upstander, not a bystander,” an adage that many …

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5 Reasons to Visit a U-Pick Farm This Season

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to head to a local farm to pick your own produce for the season, whether it be apples, pears, pumpkins, squash or others available where you live. By taking your children on a u-pick adventure, they will learn a tremendous amount about food and the environment and you will build family memories …

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Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Kids’ Snacks

Cut fruits and peanut butter on crackers

If the options at your child’s school cafeteria are lacking, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making sure kids eat right is critical for brain development, growth, bone growth, skin, teeth, eyes, the digestive system and immune health. Many snacks marketed toward children are unhealthy—loaded with added sugars …

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The Magic of Theatre

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you or your children just sang “SpongeBob SquarePants,” you might be inclined to attend Other Voices Theatre’s production of “Spongebob The Musical” this August. One of many family-friendly theatre options in Frederick County, the nonprofit’s run of the adaptation of a popular children’s television show sparks a timely conversation on what …

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