Mid-Atlantic Media publication Washington FAMILY won a total of nine awards in the Parenting Media Association Design and Editorial Awards Program, including a top honor of General Excellence. The awards recognize excellence in family publications across the U.S. in 2022. Publications are awarded gold, silver and bronze awards in two …

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. …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the August 2022 issue of Washington FAMILY.

Summer is a time to relax, let loose and have fun. The last thing you want to worry about on a family outing is whether you packed everything you need to stay safe and entertained. We’ve gathered a list of must-haves for two popular summer getaways: a hike in the …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the July 2022 issue of Washington FAMILY.

When the baby comes, you want your childcare and schooling options to already be at your fingertips. Explore a handful of education opportunities for young children in the DMV  below, and see more in our 2022 Baby and Maternity Directory in the June issue of Washington FAMILY.   Ages 8 …

  Orthodontics is not only about making your smile pretty. Although not every child will need braces, having an early assessment can prevent issues such as crowding or breathing obstruction—or future teeth shifts if you manage to adjust the jaw while it’s still growing. Parents naturally will have questions about …

Is your child a budding gourmet? Soon your little one could be making you pancakes every morning, not just on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Just kidding … but your little chefs will love the opportunity to learn (and eat) more at these cooking and baking classes in the DMV. …

  Becky Gardner’s photography journey began with a few community college classes after her son Henry was born in 2011. In seeking something fun and different from her work in corporate sales and recruiting, she turned to an old love. “I’ve always been really interested in genealogy and local history, …

Summer is a time for kids to choose what they learn. The “summer slide” doesn’t have to be a reality when there are a number of enriching, educational camps for families to choose from in our April 2022 directory. If your child wanted more science, math or art during the …