First Relationships for Teens: 5 Questions for Parents
During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter into their first romantic relationship during this time. Here’s the best advice from child development...
Things to Do in the DMV This Weekend: June 13-14
Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a chicken-themed run and a sing-along to a...
On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York
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...
Best Ice Cream Spots in the DMV
With the hot summer months coming up, ice cream season is upon us. We asked local folks for their favorite sweet treat spots. Find...
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...
First Relationships for Teens: 5 Questions for Parents
During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter...
Parent You Should Know … Paige Kennedy-Winston & Danielle Winston
When Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston met in 2018, sparks flew and things moved fast. Married in 2022, they had their son in 2023...
Support for DC Dads
After their daughter was born in 2019, Kalvin Bridgewater was so focused on helping his wife get the help she needed that he didn’t...
Field Day: A Spring School Tradition
By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...
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...
First Relationships for Teens: 5 Questions for Parents
During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter...
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...
Beyond Straight Teeth: Why Early Orthodontic Care Is More Than Cosmetic
It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...
Mental Health Awareness: Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...
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...
