10 Stories That Change How We See For Blind Equality Achievement Month

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Oct. 15 is White Cane Day, and October is Blind Equality Achievement Month! ZaNyiah, a member of DC Public Library’s Braille Club for blind...

How To Have A Kid-Friendly Spooky Season

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The onset of fall brings changing leaves, colder weather and, most importantly, spooky season. Halloween is the time of year where kids can dress...

How To Support a Child Whose Parent Has Cancer

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 5 million children in the U.S. have a parent battling cancer — a population larger than...

Parenting a Child With ADHD

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect how children respond to parenting. Here are some ways to address ADHD symptoms like executive dysfunction, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD)...
Emily W. King

Survive or Thrive? How Parents Can Help Their Neurodivergent Learner Succeed

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For neurodivergent children, such as those on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities like dyslexia, school can be a struggle. The average school...

Why Some Nonreligious Families Are Choosing Faith-Based Schools

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When Liz* first enrolled her son in preschool, she did not have the experience she was promised. After a year at a secular private...

Family Crafting Project: How To Make Miniatures

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The world of miniatures has caught the attention of adults and kids alike.Despite the recent rise in popularity of the pink plastic balls called...

D.C. Fall Activities Guide by Neighborhood

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With the kids in school and the holidays around the corner, it’s important to take some family time and explore the city before the...

Expert: How Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Affect Healthy Development and Cognition

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The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...

How Art-Based Activities Help Child Development

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Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...