It began as a joke.We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the ceiling, but there was no placard so we were okay.“It’s not the quiet car,” she...

It began as a joke.We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the...

With the hot summer months coming up, ice cream season is upon us. We asked local folks for their favorite sweet treat spots. Find...

Summer is finally here. And when schools out, the phrase every parent dread hearing from their children can often repeat itself through the season:...

You’ve found a camp your child is excited about, and now it’s time to consider all the details! Don’t miss asking camp directors these...

In advance of the Washington Family Summer Camp & Activities Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon-3 p.m. at Tyson's...

Summer camps are a great way for kids to spend their time over the summer, but they can be expensive to attend. Fortunately, there...

By Theresa RiceWhat do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and...

Summer break is almost here, and with it lots to explore in the Washington, D.C. area including a new museum, events for America's 250th,...

Let’s face it: Amusing your children all summer can be a real budget buster. Keeping your little ones entertained from breakfast until bedtime can...

By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...

April 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, which is a great time to thank the educators in your and your children’s lives. If you’re an...

When my husband was a little boy in the 1960s, his father would sneak him into Redskins games tucked inside a long overcoat. The...

“Middle child syndrome” is a common phrase used to describe how middle children may feel left out or frequently compared to their siblings. In...

Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. We’ve compiled this...

Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...

Kidney transplant is the most common organ transplant needed in children. Currently, more than 1,200 children nationwide are on a waiting list for a...

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. We’ve compiled this...