A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
Recognizing Safe Sport Day: Taking Action Together
International Safe Sport Day is recognized annually on August 8. As families across the United States are transitioning from summer activities to a new...
A Sensory-Friendly Guide to D.C.
Few places in the world offer as many attractions, activities and sensory accommodations as Washington, D.C.Here are some of Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco’s (local occupational therapist...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a doctor who provides ongoing,...
Five Years After the Pandemic, Long COVID Still Lingers
It’s been five years since the world shut down because of COVID-19. Some consider the pandemic to be a thing of the past and...
Good Different: 7 Reads About Courageous Kids with Disabilities
Happy Disability Pride Month! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in DC Public Library Disability Pride Month events and...
Inclusive DMV News for Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month!In July, we celebrate the history and culture of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act...
Exploring Special Education Schools
Is a special education school right for your child? These schools can be public, nonpublic or private and often utilize different teaching methods than...
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...
