Autism Acceptance Month

From Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance

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The change is meant to foster inclusivity, says Tom Flis, behavioral services manager at Sheppard Pratt.
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Parent You Should Know: Shannon Phelan

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Meet Shannon Phelan, business owner, yoga instructor and mother of two. Phelan teaches yoga independently in Gaithersburg at Opus Yoga, Flying Buddha Studio and...
Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Families

Healthy Goals for Families in 2023

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At nearly two months into the new year, it's a good time for families to reflect on making positive changes in their lives. And...

How to Talk to Kids about Homelessness

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What You Need to Know  As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless...

Megan Christie’s Journey in Alexandria with Neurofibromatosis

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When Megan Christie found out her son Logan was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis- Type 1 (NF- 1), a genetic disorder, she was fearful. A Speech-Language...
The Tuss Family Parent You Should Know June 2022

Parent You Should Know: Adam Tuss

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 Viewers of NBC News4 Washington know Adam Tuss as the transportation reporter and anchor of the Sunday edition of News4 Today. Before joining NBC4...
Becky A. Gardner and family

Parent You Should Know: Becky A. Gardner

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 Becky Gardner’s photography journey began with a few community college classes after her son Henry was born in 2011. In seeking something fun and...

The Art of the Thank-You Note

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 What child doesn’t love getting gifts? What if kids approached writing thank-you notes for those gifts with the same love?Learning to write thank-you notes...
carnations official mother's day flower

Carnations: The Official Mother’s Day Flower

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The carnation tradition is as old as the holiday itself.
My Turn: Vanessa Corcoran

My Turn: What I’ll Tell My Daughter About Her First Year

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Through letters to her daughter, one local mom is documenting the experience of having and raising a baby during a pandemic.