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By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 32 years. For more product reviews and gift ideas, visit nappaawards.com  More Than Affirmations: Inspiring Affirmation Cards, Reflection Prompts and Activities for Kids Features 30 positive affirmation cards for kids with different and unique reflection prompts, and mindful activities …

Camp season is quickly approaching and as parents, you want to do everything you can to make sure your child has a fun, safe and educational experience. So, we saved you the leg work and got in touch with local camp directors, asking essential questions so you can send your child to camp with peace of mind. Find out how …

While many of us look up to athletes, movie stars and singers, we should also be placing single moms as heroes alongside those individuals. They carry the entire mental and physical load of parenting, which can be daunting and difficult but also rewarding. Frederick’s Child reached out to two community leaders who are also single mothers in Frederick County — …

When the pandemic caused the operation of school buildings shops, restaurants, theaters—and many extracurricular activities—to grind to a sudden halt, no one knew how long that hiatus would be. Some businesses and organizations had a brief hiccup until mask wearing and sanitizing stations allowed them to reopen. For others, the break dragged on and on. Many are still recovering from …

Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those skills come with chronic pain, your child could be living with a disability without even knowing it. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (or syndromes) (EDS)—which affects the range of mobility …

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Love is in the air! It’s that time of year when our kids celebrate friendship and love by indulging in treats and handing out cards to their friends during Valentine’s Day class parties. It’s so exciting for them to receive these goodies from their classmates to show how much they care about each other, but have you noticed all the …

Valentine’s Day celebrates love, friendship and admiration. Here’s a simple, meaningful craft to help you celebrate this special day with your family. Show each member of the family how much you care. What you’ll need Red construction paper White construction paper Glitter Glue (stick or liquid) A dark-colored marker A pencil with an eraser Stick-on gems Step 1: Draw the …

The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase away those wintertime blues. Paired with an appetizing snack, at-home crafting provides a relaxing way to keep your mind and body moving. Warming up with family-friendly activities starts …

What You Need to Know   As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. As a parent, you want to protect your child from the harsh realities of the world and let them be a kid for as long as possible, but one day …