10 Stories That Change How We See For Blind Equality Achievement Month
Oct. 15 is White Cane Day, and October is Blind Equality Achievement Month! ZaNyiah, a member of DC Public Library’s Braille Club for blind...
How To Support a Child Whose Parent Has Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 5 million children in the U.S. have a parent battling cancer — a population larger than...
Expert: How Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Affect Healthy Development and Cognition
The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...
Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...
Body Talk: Family Edition
How do we talk about our bodies in front of kids? And what if we’re not always happy with the way we look? Annie...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Mental Health Awareness: Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...
This Holiday Season, Give to Charities That Give to All
With the holiday season approaching, you may be looking for a new charity to donate to before the end of the year. All these...
Mental Health for Kids
Dr. Elizabeth Malesa is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Chevy Chase with more than 15 years of experience. While her specialty is working...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
