Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget
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 really add up. Since my daughter, Alice, was born in 2021, I have mastered the...
Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget
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...
Memorial Day for Families
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May — this year May 25 — so the weekend prior is full of fun celebrations....
Exciting Events in the DMV: May 15-17
Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a street fair celebrating Asian heritage and a...
What 2 Ask … Before Choosing a Camp
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...
Washington Family Editor Previews Local Camp Fair
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...
Save Money on Summer Camp
Summer camps are a great way for kids to spend their time over the summer, but they can be expensive to attend. Fortunately, there...
Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget
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...
Supporting Your Middle Child
“Middle child syndrome” is a common phrase used to describe how middle children may feel left out or frequently compared to their siblings. In...
Moms Need Friends, Too
Go to any playground and watch two kids make friends instantly. Making friends as a little one can be as simple as being at...
Deals and Discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week
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...
Family-Friendly Sports Around the Bay (That Go Easy on the Wallet)
When my husband was a little boy in the 1960s, his father would sneak him into Redskins games tucked inside a long overcoat. The...
Magnet Schools for the Arts
Arts are often not a core part of curriculum the way that subjects like math and science are, so some students opt for magnet...
Supporting Your Middle Child
“Middle child syndrome” is a common phrase used to describe how middle children may feel left out or frequently compared to their siblings. In...
Do’s and Don’ts: What to Say to Your Young Athlete
Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...
Brushing Up on Dental Care for All Ages
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...
Ask the Expert: What To Know About Pediatric Kidney Transplant
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...
Brushing Up on Dental Care for All Ages
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...
Children of All Abilities Benefit from Inclusive Learning
In many schools, students who require a special education curriculum are separated from their able-bodied peers. There are many reasons why this is the...
