Fall into Fall Fun in the DMV
The leaves are changing colors, and there’s a crisp chill in the air — fall is here! It’s the perfect time for you and...
Why Some Nonreligious Families Are Choosing Faith-Based Schools
When Liz* first enrolled her son in preschool, she did not have the experience she was promised. After a year at a secular private...
Everything Families Need To Know About Ashburn, Virginia
Up until the early 1980s, Ashburn was mostly made up of farmland, but today it’s a major hub for technology. The neighborhood in Loudoun...
Parent You Should Know … Lindsay Austin
Full-time musician and full-time dad Lindsay Austin is making the chaos of life work for him. He and his wife, Kate McGinnis, lived down...
D.C. Fall Activities Guide by Neighborhood
With the kids in school and the holidays around the corner, it’s important to take some family time and explore the city before the...
8 FREE Events in the DMV This Month
Greenbelt Labor Day FestivalSept. 4-7, 6-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday | Greenbelt, MDGreenbelt’s annual Labor...
Expert: How Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Affect Healthy Development and Cognition
The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...
How Art-Based Activities Help Child Development
Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...
3 Simple Ways To Prep Kids for Lifelong Healthy Habits This Year
by Dr. John Stutts, M.D., MPHWith kids back in school, many parents are focused on getting them set up for success with new backpacks...
Readiness for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide to Basic Skills
The Good Old Days
I began teaching first grade back in the dark ages — the 1960s. Back then, many children didn’t attend kindergarten, and...
