The Best-Looking Jack-O’-Lanterns on the Block: Carve Them with More Fun & Less Fuss
By Christina Katz
Step 1: Pick the prettiest. Large or small, you are looking for sturdy stems, no bruises
and pumpkins that sit pretty. Place the...
So You Want to Send Your Child to Private School…Here’s What You Should Know
By Sasha Rogelberg
In the aftermath of the pandemic, private schools have weathered the challenge of COVID well. Often with more funding than public schools,...
On the Go with Autism
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...
Parent You Should Know… Saira Mir
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...
Word for Word: General Disability Resources
These pages are part of a special, expanded inclusive section in the October digital issue of Washington Family. Read it here.
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“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...
ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships
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...
Sleeping Soundly: Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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...
Halloween Fun in the DMV
Happy Halloween! It can be a struggle to find Halloween fun for the whole family. Haunted house too scary? Not ready for trick or...
Trick-or-Treat Must-Haves
Comfort
Stroller or wagon for when little feet get tired (bonus: keep extra treat bags in here!)
Walking shoes
Ginger chews for upset stomachs
Clean
Hand sanitizer
Moist wipes for...
