So You Want to Send Your Child to Private School…Here’s What You Should Know
By Sasha Rogelberg
In the aftermath of the pandemic, private schools have weathered the challenge of COVID well. Often with more funding than public schools,...
New Springfield LEGO Center Provides Rare Opportunity for DMV Kids
There is a reason LEGO bricks are one of the most popular toys ever made. They teach children valuable science, technology, engineering and math...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Just Passed. Here’s What You Need to Know.
During her first pregnancy, Carla Graham didn’t know what to expect.
The Alexandria resident noted changes in her body and needs, which meant making...
Neurodivergent Play: Hosting a Playdate for All Abilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...
New Proposed Rule Aims to Keep Kids with Kin
A new rule, proposed by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aims to support keeping families together through kinship care.
ACF is a division...
Parenting Paths Cross: Single Mothers Share Importance of Community
It may take a village to raise a child, but every village looks different.
For single mothers Yana Bailey and Lonyetta Yamoah-Manuh, their village was,...
How Early Diagnosis Makes a Difference for Children on the Autism Spectrum
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different.
“We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that...
Spring Cleaning Cooperative: Rally the Family to Tackle Chores Together
If there is one major mistake most moms make, it’s obsessing about always having a clean home. Loosen up, Mom. If your home has...
Learn a Skill This Summer
With many summer camps closing their registration period only a few months into the year, you might be feeling the pressure to narrow down...
The Classroom Outside of Four Walls: Outdoor Education Programs
At Maydale Nature Classroom, children who visit campus will hear the sounds of the green frogs, tree frogs and bullfrogs and see the gnawed-on...