Should Kids With Autism Be Allowed to Stim?
Joy Johnson, author of "Happy, Flappy and Me," says it depends on whether the behavior is regulating sensory input
Why Children Should be Volunteering
Plus, six ways to get your kids excited about giving back.
Dealing with Anger About Coronavirus
Feeling angry is totally normal, says a psychologist. Here's how to calm your rage.
Meet the Kidpreneurs
Summer job cancellations encouraged these local students to create their own work.
Logging Out of Distance Learning
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...
Jamie Davis Smith on Raising a Child With Disabilities
The D.C. mom's 13-year-old daughter has significant medical and support needs.
Talking to children about a serious illness
When a local mom was diagnosed with cancer, she asked the experts for advice on how to tell her kids.
Meet Steve Silvestro, MD
The Maryland-based dad of two is helping parents navigate modern parenthood with his podcast, "The Child Repair Guide."
Fighting Caregiver Fatigue
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?
Washington FAMILY is looking for stories of families who are protesting together—or standing up to racism in different ways