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Is stimming a sensory issue?

Should Kids With Autism Be Allowed to Stim?

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Joy Johnson, author of "Happy, Flappy and Me," says it depends on whether the behavior is regulating sensory input
How to get kids excited about volunteering

Why Children Should be Volunteering

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Plus, six ways to get your kids excited about giving back.
Dealing with anger about coronavirus

Dealing with Anger About Coronavirus

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Feeling angry is totally normal, says a psychologist. Here's how to calm your rage.
Summer job cancellations inspired a group of kidpreneurs during COVID-19

Meet the Kidpreneurs

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Summer job cancellations encouraged these local students to create their own work.
Logging out of distance learning

Logging Out of Distance Learning

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I've been getting a lot of calls lately from friends asking my opinion about what they should do with their children this fall. My...
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Jamie Davis Smith on Raising a Child With Disabilities

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The D.C. mom's 13-year-old daughter has significant medical and support needs.
Talking to children about a serious illness

Talking to children about a serious illness

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When a local mom was diagnosed with cancer, she asked the experts for advice on how to tell her kids.
Dad Life: Steve Silvestro, MD

Meet Steve Silvestro, MD

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The Maryland-based dad of two is helping parents navigate modern parenthood with his podcast, "The Child Repair Guide."
how to fight caregiver fatigue during coronavirus pandemic

Fighting Caregiver Fatigue

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, parents must remember to take care of themselves while caring for their kids.
Are you taking your kids to protests?

Are You Taking Your Kids to Protests?

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Washington FAMILY is looking for stories of families who are protesting together—or standing up to racism in different ways