Parent You Should Know: Olaolu Ogunyemi
Title: Communications Officer for the U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia; active duty; rank: captain
Family: Brea (wife), Brilee (12), Jacob (8) and Eniola (3)
Olaolu Ogunyemi...
Emergency Room Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps—in the home, on...
Make a Valentine’s Day Heart Garland
I feel strongly that crafting and creating is a win-win for parents and children.
If there’s one thing that I learned from being a mom...
Supporting Mental and Emotional Health of Campers
When Focus Family Martial Arts Academy welcomed children back to camp last summer, staff noticed something odd. Children in kindergarten and first grade did...
Making Your Holiday Gatherings More Inclusive
The noise, lights, smells, people and activity of holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for neurotypical children and even many adults. It is little wonder,...
Children Ages 5 to 11 Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at Children’s National Hospital
Children's National Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 3, gave its first round of COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 in the Washington, D.C....
Parent You Should Know: Andrea Creel
If you’re looking for Shining Kids Yoga, you won’t find it on Google Maps. The Washington FAMILY Best for Families 2020 “Best Children’s Yoga...
Make Mealtime Less Stressful
Parents deal with all sorts of child-related frustrations throughout the day, but frustration at mealtimes can be a whole other level of exasperation.
“It’s easy...
Five Easy Ideas for an Outdoor Birthday Party
Because children's birthday parties don't need to be complicated or expensive.
This Virginia Mom is Launching an Ethnically Diverse Doll Company
Payal Thomas was inspired after a disappointing toy shopping trip for her daughter.
