Little Artist Starter Pack
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...
What’s in a Game? How video games can boost cognitive function
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...
Stages for All Ages
Kids of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can reap the benefits of theater. The positive effects of participating in theater are lifelong and far-reaching....
Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Kids’ Snacks
If the options at your child’s school cafeteria are lacking, it may be time to take matters into your own hands.
According to Centers for...
Parenting Your Child Through the Arts: What To Do and What Not to Do
The performing and visual arts present unique opportunities and challenges, posing both an important step in developing children’s creativity and a way for parents...
Editor’s Picks: We Love It!
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards
Hop, Waddle, Stomp!
Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across...
Rock, Jazz and Hope
Finish the summer with music, company, treats and charity. The Summer Sounds Concert Series at Chevy Chase Lake’s final installment will take place on...
New Springfield LEGO Center Provides Rare Opportunity for DMV Kids
There is a reason LEGO bricks are one of the most popular toys ever made. They teach children valuable science, technology, engineering and math...
Family Events in the DMV: September 2023
Featured Event
Day of Awesome, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, D.C. | 1529 Sixteenth St., Washington D.C. 20036
Details: To kick off...
Make Your Own Bookmarks
Going back to school is an exciting time, but it can make anyone a little bit nervous. One way to help kids put their...
