When Megan Christie found out her son Logan was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis- Type 1 (NF- 1), a genetic disorder, she was fearful. A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Fairfax County, she was no stranger to neurological disorders, but seeing tumors grow on her then- 2-year-old was scary. Ten years later, Christie …

One of the aspects of Matthew Breman’s new home-based business that he is most excited about is the opportunity to spend more time with his family. In addition to daily activities such as getting the kids to and from school or helping them with homework, Breman is looking forward to …

These mom-and-pop shops have some of the most unique flavors we've ever tried.

Maisey Wooten was in the third trimester of her pregnancy when she came down with a cold and cough, which caused her to pull a muscle in her ribcage. “Since I was pregnant, I didn’t want to take pain killers. So I asked my doctor about going to a prenatal …

(BPT) – In a recent survey, one in five Americans reported they have never had a serious conversation about money with their significant other, and less than half said they’re comfortable discussing finances with their partner. It isn’t always easy to talk about money, but it’s essential since a clear …

(BPT) – Moms go above and beyond every day, and Mother’s Day is one day we should go above and beyond for them. If you want to make her feel extra loved, nothing is better than a Mother’s Day card with a heartfelt message written within. A card holds special …

(BPT) – Moms teach their daughters so much as they grow, from how to apply makeup to how to care for their skin, and while there are many habits you form simply because you picked them up from your mother, there are plenty of tricks you’ve learned on your own. …

Keep track of your teeth brushing every week. Click on the image below to download this chart as a PDF.  

Click on the image below for a downloadable PDF of a Letter to Santa for your child, also available in the December 2021 issue of Washington FAMILY.

  BASIS Independent McLean is an age 2–grade 12 private school that fuels creativity, ingenuity, and independence from day one! Part of a world-class network of schools, BASIS Independent McLean offers a global education for the next generation of leaders. How do we do it? Our curriculum is globally benchmarked. …