Washington FAMILY Magazine Ultimate FAMILY Resource

(BPT) – Playing video games is not simply entertainment or an escape for middle school girls; it can be a confidence booster. The best games offer intellectual challenges, social interaction and a creative outlet. These games provide opportunities for young women to problem solve, be part of a group, express …

The sun descended into the ocean, a fiery orange ball igniting disco-like flashes across the rolling waves. Sunburned, the kids were weary, beginning to fray. Parents faced the aftermath of a full day at the beach, involving lots of sand tracks through the house and messy baths because of said …

(BPT) – Home is supposed to be a safe space, so it can be scary to think about things like fires. Unfortunately, fires are a real threat. Seven people die each day due to home fires, so it’s important to be ready. Every home needs working smoke alarms and an …

(BPT) – Congratulations, college graduates! You’re all set to enter the job market, but do you have what it takes to get to and from interviews or work? It might be time to move on from worn-out, hand-me-down vehicles for your fresh start in life. “Safety ratings and affordability are …

(BPT) – If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re far from alone. The inflammatory disease affects some 1.3 million adults in America, according to the National Institutes of Health.1,2 What’s more, despite recent advances in treatments for the disease, many patients still experience ongoing, disruptive and often very …

(BPT) – El Día de los Padres es una ocasión para demostrarle a Papá nuestro aprecio por todo lo que hace, grande o pequeño. Este año, ofrézcale algo más atractivo que la corbata tradicional, los equipos de golf o los accesorios para el asador. En general, los padres nunca tienen …

(BPT) – Father’s Day is a time to show Dad appreciation for all he does, big and small. This year, get him something more exciting than the traditional tie, golf gear or barbecue accessories. In general, dads can never have enough tools, and depending on your dad’s personality and what …

(BPT) – Elissa Reynolds was preparing to move to Indianapolis and begin an exciting new chapter in her life. Knowing her upcoming move meant she would be without health insurance for a time, the 36-year-old decided to get any potential health issues examined while she still had coverage. After experiencing …

(StatePoint) Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at a higher rate per capita than any other population group and have done so since the American Revolution. Yet there is no monument or memorial in the Nation’s capital that commemorates the contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians …