How To Have A Kid-Friendly Spooky Season
The onset of fall brings changing leaves, colder weather and, most importantly, spooky season. Halloween is the time of year where kids can dress...
Meet Elizabeth McKenzie, Northern Virginia Mom, Pathologist
Arlington, Virginia, mom Elizabeth McKenzie lives the life of the ultimate multitasker. A parent coach and speech pathologist who works in private practice in...
Everything For Families In Chevy Chase, D.C.
Chevy Chase isn’t just a famous actor. It’s also the name of a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. In fact, the neighborhood actually predates the...
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...
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...
Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...
Not-to-Miss School Supplies
Every school and age group has different requirements when it comes to school supplies, but here are some items to add to your back-to-school...
Training Tips for Fall Sports Tryouts
Schools typically host tryouts for their sports teams in August, so now is a great time for your young athlete to prepare if they...
Easing the Growing Pains of Being a New Parent
By Theresa RiceWhat do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and...
Why Talking About Safety and Respect Should Be a Part of Watching the Winter...
The Winter Games are a chance to cheer for our nation’s athletes and celebrate the power of sport as athletes from across the globe...















