Letter to Santa
Click on the image below for a downloadable PDF of a Letter to Santa for your child, also available in the December 2021 issue...
The Best Gifts for Kids: Baby and Preschool
The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in the DMV. Turn to...
What Makes a Family Photo?
When it comes to photographing children, Chris Knowles knows it’s important to be able to adjust on the fly. That’s what happened when the...
High-Achieving Kids: London Navarro
London Navarro, a three-time Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion, shows how it’s possible to be successful in whatever you commit yourself to—and simultaneously inspire...
Holiday Light Displays in the DMV
When the Christmas music starts, the lights go up! These holiday light displays in the DMV region are running throughout the month—with some that...
Top 10 December Activities for Families
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the December 2021 issue of Washington FAMILY...
How to Create a Kids’ Thanksgiving Table
Every year, we have the honor of hosting Thanksgiving in our home. There is something special about getting together with your family to feast...
Parents Respond to COVID-19 Vaccine for 5- to 11-year-old Kids
Two days after Kate Hurwitz’s oldest son turned 12, he was vaccinated against COVID-19. And she said upon approval of the vaccine for younger...
Early Learning Child Care Trends in 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the right care from birth through childhood optimizes an individual’s health and overall success in...
Give Thanks with Books About Gratitude
Start off the holiday season on a grateful note with these books about giving thanks and giving back. Discover stories that point out everyone...