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.
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Summer Adventure Essentials Everything you need to keep in mind for your family's summer adventures.
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 …
Read More »Top 10 Family Events for July Find your summer fun at these events happening around the DMV this month
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.
Read More »Baby and Maternity Directory: Childcare & Early Childhood Education
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 …
Read More »Deciding on Braces: What are the Health Benefits to Orthodontics? Answers to questions about pediatric orthodontic care
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 …
Read More »Best Kids’ Cooking and Baking Experiences in the DMV
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. …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Becky A. Gardner Celebrating life through photography
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, …
Read More »Washington Family April Camp Directory: Arts and STEM
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 …
Read More »Washington FAMILY Sports Directory: Training and Instruction
Get your head in the game with the help of these instructional and training facilities in the DMV. Children of all ages can develop skills in a new sport with specialized classes; meet with coaches for private, small group and team-centered training for student athletes; use competitive equipment to …
Read More »Removing Roadblocks to Trauma-Based Care New Washington, D.C. nonprofit focus on children and families seeking mental health services
High costs no longer need to be a roadblock to families in search of trauma-based care. TRUE Center, a nonprofit providing intervention and prevention services for children, will offer affordable mental health services, as well as education and training to community members and professionals. “It has felt like there’s …
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