Dental Details: Dr. Michael Virts
We all know that feeling: Uh-oh, my child has a cavity. Was it too much candy? Not enough time spent brushing? Should we have...
Creating Heart-Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and...
In This Issue: February 2022
In this issue of Washington FAMILY, we explore summer camp choices, from our feature on programs that cultivate a full camp experience for children...
The Lives of School Nurses, 2 Years Into the Pandemic
When Jane Brophy, head nurse at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, gets home from work, she puts down her bag,...
Smiling on the Inside: Living with Moebius Syndrome
Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping...
Small Steps, Big Differences: The Power of Mentoring
The idea of starting a mentor-mentee relationship can be daunting. Gabrielle Moore remembers it well. She laughs as she recalls the sight of a...
Supporting Mental and Emotional Health of Campers
When Focus Family Martial Arts Academy welcomed children back to camp last summer, staff noticed something odd. Children in kindergarten and first grade did...
High-Achieving Kids: Miles Worcester
Honoring Veterans
Miles Worcester has been involved in Wreaths Across America (WAA) since he was born. His grandfather, Morrill Worcester, founded the organization, which conducts...
‘Is My Child OK?’
It’s a question we parents ask ourselves all the time: “Is my child OK?”
As parents, we know there are times when our children do...
High-Achieving Kids: Addy Barrett
Helping Endangered Gorillas
When Addy Barrett was in first grade, she learned from a book that less than 1,000 gorillas exist in the world. Addy...