Features

Dr. Michael Virts Mount Airy Pediatric Dentist

Dental Details: Dr. Michael Virts

0
  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...
healthy eating

Creating Heart-Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

0
  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...
The Living Classrooms

In This Issue: February 2022

0
  In this issue of Washington FAMILY, we explore summer camp choices, from our feature on programs that cultivate a full camp experience for children...
Jane Brophy, head nurse at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

The Lives of School Nurses, 2 Years Into the Pandemic

0
  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,...
Miriam Licht

Smiling on the Inside: Living with Moebius Syndrome

0
  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...
Mentoring Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Small Steps, Big Differences: The Power of Mentoring

0
  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...
Focus Family Martial Arts Academy

Supporting Mental and Emotional Health of Campers

0
  When Focus Family Martial Arts Academy welcomed children back to camp last summer, staff noticed something odd. Children in kindergarten and first grade did...
Miles Worcester

High-Achieving Kids: Miles Worcester

0
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...
Teddy bear

‘Is My Child OK?’

0
  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...
Addy Barrett

High-Achieving Kids: Addy Barrett

0
  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...