How To Eat Out With Toddlers — and Maybe Even Enjoy It
As a first-time parent, I used to envision taking my toddler to a coffee shop for a sweet little “date.” In my mind, we...
Parent You Should Know … Megan Humphrey
Megan Humphrey creates magic moments for kids through her aptly-named business, Magic Moments Play Kits by Meg. She creates and sells sensory play kits,...
Why are D.C. Public Schools Outperforming Others?
Washington, D.C. students have been steadily improving their performances in English and math over the past several years, making DC Public Schools the fastest-improving...
Halloween Happenings for the Whole Crew
There is a chill in the air. The sun sets earlier every day. Your kid has changed her mind six times about what to...
Singing Mother Teresa’s Legacy: A Q&A with Soprano Catherine Wethington
Award-winning coloratura soprano and D.C.-area native Catherine Wethington has dazzled audiences across North America and Europe with her “sumptuous coloratura and other-worldly pianissimi” (Herald...
Goddard School Teams Up With “Blue’s Clues” Host to Challenge World Record
The Goddard School of Waldorf in Waldorf, Md. will be part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record on a special livestream...
End of an Era: Final Season for Six Flags America
It’s rare that an activity can excite both kids and adults equally, but amusement parks do just that. Many have enough to entertain the...
Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget
Let’s face it: Amusing your children all summer can be a real budget buster. Keeping your little ones entertained from breakfast until bedtime can...
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...
2025 Best for Families Winners!
Thank you, readers, for participating in our annual Best for Families poll. We’ve counted your ballots, and we’re pleased to unveil the results of...















