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...
Expert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy on Halloween
Fall is here, and with holidays like Halloween and fun festivities like trick-or-treating coming up, there are many temptations and goodies to be offered....
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
By Sarah Lyons
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday...
How Can Parenting Make a Difference for Bullying?
For many students, bullying is an unfortunate reality of their school experience. Children can be cruel no matter how old they are, though a...
October’s Best Family Events
Here's what's happening in the DMV this October! From education, to food to spooky fun - there's something here for everyone.
Oz Papados
Oz Papados has a joke that she likes to tell people.
“I retired at 34,” says the 49-year-old, chuckling over the phone.
The graduate of George...