Doctor conducting ultrasound examination of kidneys to child in clinic. The child is laying on their side as a doctor wearing gloves and a white coat places the instrument on her skin.

Ask the Expert: What To Know About Pediatric Kidney Transplant

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Kidney transplant is the most common organ transplant needed in children. Currently, more than 1,200 children nationwide are on a waiting list for a...
Students making art at Art Works Now

Explore the World Through Spring Art

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Aimee Olivo has fond memories of walking along the beach with her children in Surf City, North Carolina, gathering seashells and other objects that...
A little girl helps load the grocery shopping cart as her parents look down with smiles.

Montgomery County, MD Moms: Wegmans, Aldi Are Family Choice

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We polled community members via washingtonfamily.com/poll and across local parenting groups, and the results of "Where do you like to grocery shop as a...

Washington Family Wins 6 Parenting Media Association Awards in 2025

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Washington Family won six awards at the 2025 Parenting Media Association Awards, which honors achievements in parenting journalism across the United States. These awards,...

Singing Mother Teresa’s Legacy: A Q&A with Soprano Catherine Wethington

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Award-winning coloratura soprano and D.C.-area native Catherine Wethington has dazzled audiences across North America and Europe with her “sumptuous coloratura and other-worldly pianissimi” (Herald...

Goddard School Teams Up With “Blue’s Clues” Host to Challenge World Record

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The Goddard School of Waldorf in Waldorf, Md. will be part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record on a special livestream...

Mothers Supporting Mothers: A Gift on Mother’s Day

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Kelly Republicano has always been invested in helping others. In high school, the Burke, Virginia, mom of four founded and chaired the “Big Sisters...
A young boy with a blond hair in a mohawk style wearing a leather jacker holds an electric guitar.

Spring Break Camps & Experiences for Kids in the DMV

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Spring break is a great time for kids (and parents) to get a break from school and the never-ending barrage of homework assignments and...

A 20+ Year Partnership Between Prince George’s County and Japanese High School Continues To...

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There’s been a long history of friendship and collaboration between the DMV and Japan. The most well-known of these cultural exchanges are the cherry...

Child Life Specialists: Serving a Unique Role in Helping Children and Families Cope With...

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By Lisa Clough, MS ED., CHES, health journalist and certified health education specialistThere are probably few things that are more stressful for parents and...