Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the July 2022 issue of Washington FAMILY.
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DIY: Make a Leprechaun Handprint
Click the images below for a downloadable PDF of this DIY craft, also available in our sister publication, Baltimore’s Child. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Read More »Finding Peace with Food During the Holidays
By Christie Dondero Bettwy Knowing how to eat can feel complicated, especially during the holidays. We want to enjoy food and connection with family and friends, but we may feel guilty about eating certain foods or out of control around certain dishes. Growing up, I often turned to food …
Read More »Sharing Holiday Stories 16 Books Present Customs and Traditions for Young Readers
Explore several fun and informative books about the various holidays we celebrate this month. — By Michelle Halber, Children’s Librarian, Davis Branch of the Montgomery County Public Library. HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH) STORIES Hanukkah (Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights, is celebrated from Nov. 28 Dec. 6 this year and commemorates …
Read More »We Love It! Holiday Gifts for Moms
Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) The Parent’s Hoodie Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it can also be worn by dads as a baby carrier and hoodie. $99, love-radius.com Munchkin’s Air Purifier Help protect growing …
Read More »Making Your Holiday Gatherings More Inclusive
The noise, lights, smells, people and activity of holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for neurotypical children and even many adults. It is little wonder, then, that children with special needs may struggle in these environments. If you are hosting a celebration or are a parent of a child …
Read More »The Best Gifts for Kids: Early Elementary The year's top toys and games
We’ve identified the year’s top products for early elementary -aged children in the DMV. Here’s a collection of the best toys and games from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) in 2021. All photography courtesy of NAPPA. Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set The set includes everything you need to create …
Read More »Letter to Santa
Click on the image below for a downloadable PDF of a Letter to Santa for your child, also available in the December 2021 issue of Washington FAMILY.
Read More »The Best Gifts for Kids: Baby and Preschool The year’s top toys and games
The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in the DMV. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list. Baby Henry the Bunny …
Read More »What Makes a Family Photo? Learn Some Tips From DMV Photographers and Families
When it comes to photographing children, Chris Knowles knows it’s important to be able to adjust on the fly. That’s what happened when the Poolesville-based family photographer worked with the Logans. Their son wasn’t smiling so Knowles had an idea—let the child take a picture of his parents …
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