Make Reading Fun This Summer
School is out for the summer, but there are still many ways to keep your child engaged and continue their education even while they’re...
Only the Essentials: Summer Camp Packing Tips
While many summer camps provide parents with a suggested packing list, parents still may worry about whether their child is going to camp with...
Opera for Kids!? You Bet!
For most kids and even some adults, their exposure to opera is limited to Bugs Bunny, hopping around singing, “Kill the ‘wabbit!” to the...
Field Day: A Spring School Tradition
By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...
Deals and Discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week
April 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, which is a great time to thank the educators in your and your children’s lives. If you’re an...
Family-Friendly Sports Around the Bay (That Go Easy on the Wallet)
When my husband was a little boy in the 1960s, his father would sneak him into Redskins games tucked inside a long overcoat. The...
Magnet Schools for the Arts
Arts are often not a core part of curriculum the way that subjects like math and science are, so some students opt for magnet...
Do’s and Don’ts: What to Say to Your Young Athlete
Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...
Children of All Abilities Benefit from Inclusive Learning
In many schools, students who require a special education curriculum are separated from their able-bodied peers. There are many reasons why this is the...
Explore the World Through Spring Art
Aimee Olivo has fond memories of walking along the beach with her children in Surf City, North Carolina, gathering seashells and other objects that...















