“I’m not going to school!” my 6-year-old screamed, running upstairs and slamming her door. The cause of her tantrum? I asked her to clean up her dolls before we left for school. I was already guilty of yelling that morning, too. Both of my daughters had argued almost continuously since …
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How to work with a camp consultant
Finding the right camp for your child can seem daunting. After all, there are so many choices! Luckily, there are experts who can help. Think of a camp consultant as an expert advisor who makes it their mission to match each child with the camp that is the best fit, …
Read More »Family-Friendly Activities Around DC This Weekend (Jan 10-12)
Temperatures are predicted to be in the 60s this weekend, so grab a lightweight jacket and enjoy the fresh air and some family-friendly activities around DC. Our weekend picks include an acoustic concert for kids, a sensory-friendly production of “Peter Pan and Wendy,” Nationals Winterfest and more. Friday, January 10 …
Read More »“Becoming Jane” Now Open at the National Geographic Museum
Twenty-five years before Dr. Jane Goodall traveled from England to Africa to study chimpanzees, a chimp at the London Zoo gave birth to a baby. Born the same year as King George’s Silver Jubilee, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his reign, the baby chimpanzee was named Jubilee. Plush chimpanzees were …
Read More »Mom Life: Angie Goff
Name: Angie Goff Occupation: Co-anchor of “5 at 4 p.m.” and co-host of “Like It Or Not” at 7 p.m. on FOX 5 DC. Creator and host of the weekly podcast “The Oh My Goff Show.” Lives: McLean, VA Spouse: Robert Children: Adora, 9; Bob, 6; and Wren, 2 What …
Read More »Family-Friendly Activities Around DC This Weekend (Jan. 3-5)
Don’t spend the first weekend of 2020 bored at home! Our picks for family-friendly activities around DC include ice skating, a celebration of Indian culture, a musical color parade and more. Friday, January 3 Parent and Tot Skate Make a skate date with your toddler! All skill levels are welcome, …
Read More »10 Mantras To Live By In 2020
Looking to make some positive changes in your life this year? Instead coming up with a list of New Year’s resolutions that will likely fail, why not pick some mantras to live by instead? If you’ve ever resolved to stop yelling at your kids or to finally lose the baby …
Read More »Youth Sports and Mental Health
When it comes to youth and sports, intensity seems to be growing at an alarming rate. Rampant pressure coupled with hectic schedules and little down time for rest and reflection can create an environment of high stress. As such, the mental health needs of student athletes have become a real …
Read More »“Peter Pan and Wendy” at Shakespeare Theatre Company
“Peter Pan and Wendy,” a modern retelling of the classic J.M. Barrie play, has been racking up positive reviews since it opened earlier this month at Shakespeare Theatre Company. The Washington Post said it was a “wittily contemporary rendition of Neverland,” while DC Metro Theatre Arts described it as a …
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Take a Winter Getaway to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Enjoy a memorable winter escape to Maryland’s Eastern Shore at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, …
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Getaway This Fall at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort
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Take Remote Learning on the Road with an Education Vacation to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
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Review: Encore Stage & Studio’s Production of Jingle ARRGH the Way!
2021 Virtual Education Fair
Westminster School
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Barrie School inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a …
Read More »McLean School: Transforming The Way Students Learn
At McLean School, we understand students first for what they can do, not for what …
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