In This Issue

The lights are buzzing. The air conditioner is whirring. There’s a pop song on the radio. Someone outside is having an argument. You can’t...

Saira Mir was inspired to write children’s books so her kids could read about people just like them. “I nurtured my young daughter’s identity by...

These pages are part of a special, expanded inclusive section in the October digital issue of Washington Family. Read it here. 

“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s...

By Cheryl Maguire A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on...

Every year, thousands of parents wake up to every parent’s worst nightmare. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 3,400 sudden...

For many students, bullying is an unfortunate reality of their school experience. Children can be cruel no matter how old they are, though a...

Here's what's happening in the DMV this October! From education, to food to spooky fun - there's something here for everyone.

By Terre Jenkins, director of Stone Branch School of Art, Rockville, Maryland Kids (Note: Choose nontoxic materials, avoid small parts and aim for reputable brands for...

We’ve all heard it before — the idea that video games are harmful to the development of children’s minds; that they cause them to...