Honoring Veterans   Miles Worcester has been involved in Wreaths Across America (WAA) since he was born. His grandfather, Morrill Worcester, founded the organization, which conducts wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, veterans’ cemeteries and other locations across the country. The 13-year-old has grown up in the organization, traveling frequently …

  While you continue to take precautions to keep your kids safe from COVID-19, you also should know that we’re in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can take simple, everyday steps to support their immune systems at this time of year. The most effective way …

  Helping Endangered Gorillas   When Addy Barrett was in first grade, she learned from a book that less than 1,000 gorillas exist in the world. Addy took it upon herself to do something about it. Ever since, the 13-year-old from Germantown, Maryland, has been raising awareness for endangered gorillas, …

London Navarro, a three-time Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion, shows how it’s possible to be successful in whatever you commit yourself to—and simultaneously inspire others—even before you get to high school.     Turning a Fear Into Triumph   Growing up, 13-year-old London Navarro of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and her brother …

  Volunteering as a family is an extraordinary way to give back to your community while spending quality time together. Many people in our communities are in need of support, and the Washington, D.C. metro region hosts many organizations that provide assistance with everything from food and baby diapers to …

For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy that are part of Halloween celebrations can present challenges for them. “Although it is important to remember …

If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in a private school, you may be overwhelmed by all of the options — not only the sheer number of schools to choose from, but also several different learning models and educational philosophies across the country that these schools employ. Three of the …

Discover some fun DMV family events for October. Click below to download the PDF from the October 2021 issue of Washington FAMILY. 

The importance of after-school activities for kids, plus how to make scheduling them less stressful for parents.

Whether your kids love Cookie Monster, construction vehicles or chocolate, there’s a nearby theme park made for them.